JR Newsletter: 19 February 2023 (588)

 Final reminder:  Half Dime Census data is due by Monday, February 20th via email to Richard.meaney(at)yahoo.com

Thanks!

JR Newsletter: 5 February 2023 (587)

Richard Meaney wrote:
 
We are about two weeks from the deadline to submit your collection data for contribution to the 2023 JRCS Census of early and capped bust half dimes.  Thank you to all who have already sent your data!

Here's what you need to know:
 
 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, raw, or some other 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.

JR Newsletter: 22 January 2023 (586)

Winston Zack wrote:
 
I am over the moon to share with the JRCS community that as of January 20th, 2023, I finally completed my Capped Bust ‘dime’ die marriage collection. Why is ‘dime’ in quotes? Because these are not your normal John Reich (JR) dime die marriages. Rather these are Zack (Z) hand-made, die struck circulating contemporary counterfeit Bust dime die marriages. And to my knowledge I’m the first person to have ever completed such a collection.

There are only five (5) documented counterfeit Bust dime die marriages of this type. While this is not a lot of varieties, I can assure you that this task is exceptionally challenging as only 19 total examples have been photographically documented in my census.

My first attempt at acquiring an example, an 1833 Z1-A, came in November 2012 but I was outbid and thus did not win it. Nevertheless, as a Bust dime and contemporary counterfeit collector I persevered. My first piece was 1834 Z1-C, a gift from the late Kirk Gorman. This was followed by a rather cruddy and since upgraded fantasy-dated 1838 Z1-D. I then acquired a collection which had 2 other varieties, 1831 Z1-A and 1833 Z1-B (still unique). Finally, earlier this year I was able to acquire the fifth and final variety, an 1833 Z1-A which, and rather amusingly, was the first variety I tried to buy; only 3 examples of this variety have been documented and one of those (the finest) is in the ANS collection. A collage of my collection is included here.

If you have a die struck circulating contemporary counterfeit Bust dime example that I have not documented, or frankly any other die struck circulating contemporary counterfeit U.S. coin, I’d like to hear from you so that I may add your pieces to my growing photographic census and associated documentation for my BAD METAL publications.
 
Sincerely,
Winston Zack

Editor's Note:  You may contact Winston via email at stoneman101(at)gmail.com 
Also, in addition to the photo above (which I reduced in size to fit it better into this blog post, but clicking the photo will open a larger version), you can click this link for a pdf of Winston's complete "dime" collection:  https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/c50054d4-977a-bd4e-b01d-4d09f02690c1/WZ_Collection_as_PDF.pdf
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Richard Meaney wrote:
 
We are about one month from the deadline to submit your collection data for contribution to the 2023 JRCS Census of early and capped bust half dimes.  Helping me this year is Sean Kelly (skelly63(at)gmail.com). Sean or I may contact you if you have submitted your collection data and we have questions about one or more coins.  I appreciate Sean’s technical expertise and knowledge of the series.  I know from experience that assembling the census is mentally taxing and challenging to get the details right.  So glad Sean has stepped up to share this task!
 
As a reminder:
 
 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, raw, or some other 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.

JR Newsletter: 8 January 2023 (585)

Richard Meaney wrote with a reminder about the JRCS early and capped bust half dime census:

 

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.

JR Newsletter: 1 January 2023 (584)

David Perkins wrote:

 

Please stop by and see me at Table 215 at the FUN Show in Orlando, FL next week if you are there.  I will have a large amount of early Type and silver coins.  In addition, I will have a Redbook Set of Capped Bust Half Dimes on display that all JRCS members and others who like early silver.  Pedigrees and higher grades abound as you can see below. Note also the collection is complete, thanks to a couple of purchases from my sale of the Richard Meaney collection last year.  

 

Easton Collection of Capped Bust Half Dimes with Major Varieties 1829-1837

On display at Table 215 at the 2023 FUN Show

Display Only – Not for Sale

 

1829 Half Dime PCGS MS-64 CAC

1830 Half Dime PCGS MS-65 OGH Gold CAC 

1831 Half Dime PCGS MS-67+ CAC Eliasberg 

1832 Half Dime PCGS MS-66 Gold CAC Eliasberg/Pogue

1833 Half Dime PCGS MS-65+ Gold CAC Northern Bay 

1834 Half Dime PCGS MS-65 CAC 3/Inverted 3

1835 Half Dime Large Date, Small 5C PCGS MS-66 Simpson

1835 Half Dime Large Date, Large 5C PCGS MS-63 CAC Meaney

1835 Half Dime Small Date, Large 5C NGC MS-66 CAC Fatty

1835 Half Dime Small Date, Small 5C PCGS MS-63 Gold CAC

1836 Half Dime Large 5C PCGS MS-66 CAC

1836 Half Dime Small 5C PCGS MS-65 CAC Kaselitz

1837 Half Dime Large 5C PCGS MS-65 CAC

1837 Half Dime Small 5C PCGS MS-61 CAC Meaney/Childs

 

I will also have a nice selection of CB H10C at the table, with others on a list but too many coins to bring to this Show.  Two that are newly consigned and that I will have until sold are an 1833 LM-2, R-6 H10C in P40 (and crusty original) at $1,500 and an 1829 LM-12, R-6 in PCGS VF35 (CAC) at $1250.    There are traces of luster despite the VF35 grade PCGS assigned!  These are available now if anyone is interested.  Just call or e-mail me.

 

I will also have about 20 early dollars including four Flowing Hair Dollars (2 of which have CAC stickers) and one 1795 DB Centered SE Reverse.  

 

There will be a couple of R-7 and R-8 die marriages, one FH H10C and one DB 10C, both pre-1800.

 

JRCS members and new members are welcome to drop off their dues payments and “save a stamp!”

 

Happy New Year to all!  Hope to see you at FUN.

 

W. David Perkins

Centennial, CO 

 

Cell 303-902-5366

 

DavidPerkinsRareCoins.com

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Sheridan Downey wrote:

 

This may interest and tantalize readers.

 

Along with my usual assortment of nifty bust half-dollars I will bring some baby busties to FUN.  The Beaver Falls Collection includes more than 100 (each) bust dimes and half-dimes.  I only had time to slab about 30 of the coins (graded by PCGS last Thursday, received Friday).  The rest are raw.  All were assembled from auction and private purchases during the period 1977 through the early 1990s and have been off the market since then.  Yes, there is an 1829 curl base 2, low grade as usual: Good detail, scudzy surfaces.  Also, a pair of bust dime proofs and many choice AU and UNC pieces.  Pay me a visit at table 223 to look over this fresh group.  I do not yet have a list available.

 

And, oh, don't forget that Mail Bid Sale No. 55 closes this coming Friday, 6 PM EST.  Check out current bids here: https://www.sheridanscoins.com/inc_active-mb.php

 

Happy New Year to all,

    Sheridan

 

JR Newsletter: 25 December 2022 (583)

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to all!

The last issue of the JR Journal for 2022 should be in your hands by now.  If you have not received yours please contact me for a replacement.

I also have numerous copies of some back issues that we can use for promotional gifts to prospective members.  If anyone wants a few for promoting the club please let me know and I will send out a care package after returning from the FUN convention.

Remember we have a meeting at the convention featuring our educational speaker, David Finkelstein.  Be sure to attend if you are in Orlando.

Brad

JR Newsletter: 18 December 2022 (582)

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, 2^nd 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