Richard Meaney wrote:
In case you missed it, Brad Karoleff announced the 2023 JRCS Half Dime Census collection period in the “Editor’s Comments” section of the most recent issue of the John Reich Journal. Here are the details (note: the correct zip code is written below, there was a typo in the JR Journal).
If you own early half dimes or capped bust half dimes, please send your census to:
Richard Meaney: email is richard.meaney(at)yahoo.com or you may snail mail to Richard at this address – 3060 N Lazy Eight Ct, #294, Wasilla, AK 99654.
Your data should include the year, die marriage or remarriage, and grade for each coin you are reporting. The deadline for reporting is February 20, 2023. We usually associate collections with JRCS Membership Number, so if you provide that and your collection is one of the top fifteen (by completion percentage), your data will be labeled with your JRCS number, unless you ask us to anonymize it. Similarly, if you don't have a JRCS number, we will assign a random identifier to your collection (but seriously ...you should join the JRCS!).
Please note that the only component needed for report of grade is the numerical grade. It does not matter if the coin is in a PCGS, ANACS, NGC, CAC, or another holder. Your assessment of numerical grade is what the census will use. If you have a holed and cleaned coin with details of an XF40, it is totally up to you as to what numerical grade you report. If you want to call it a 40, you may. If you wish to net grade it based on problems and report a lower number, you may do that too.
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On a similar topic, I wanted to point out that your ballot for the Jules Reiver Literary Award was included in the most recent issue of the John Reich Journal. The “please mail to” address in Centennial, CO is correct, but the name should be addressed as David Perkins (not Ted McAuley and Rory Rea as was printed on the ballot).
Richard
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Sheridan Downey wrote:
Readers might enjoy browsing the catalog for my January 6, 2023 FUN auction, Mail Bid Sale No. 55. There are 101 lots in the sale. Featured consignments come from Dr. Steve Nomura and Tim Osborne. Steve's 1806 Knob 6, No Stem O.108a is the highlight of the sale. Just 7 pieces known, only 2 with the reverse rim cud. Descriptions and photos are available here: https://www.sheridanscoins.com/inc_active-mb.php. The 61-page catalog can be downloaded on the "Latest News" page. Here are some highlights, with their PCGS grades:
- Lot 6 1806 Knob 6, No Stem O.108a VG 08
- Lot 10 1806 E over A VF 30
- Lot 11 1806 O.126 AU 53, Overton Plate coin and finest known
- Lots 60-61 1809 xxx and III edges, both AU 55 with CAC stickers
- Lot 69 1814 O.106a MS 63, 2nd finest known
- Lot 74 1817 O.104 R.6 ex Chris Merrill
- Lots 36 to 39 1827 O.122, 123, 144 and 145 – all in AU!
- Lot 93 1827 O.148 R.6 VG 10 ex Glenn Peterson
- Lot 40 1828 O.105 R.5 MS 62
- Lot 94 1828 O.119 Small Letters Reverse MS 62 ex Norweb, Pryor and Palmer
- Lot 99 1831 O.120 R.6 VF 30
- Lot 100 1833 O.115 R.5 XF 40
The lots will be available for preview at my bourse tables in Orlando.
Happy Holidays!
Sheridan
