Overton half dollar book

Mar 26, 2014 the new and revised fifth edition of overton s reference manual on early half dollars, renamed by its editor, donald l. A guide book of liberty seated silver coins a complete history and. Does the tomkins book on early half dollars spell the end. A complete revision of the 1967 work including a new. A collecting history of capped bust half dollar silver coins. While the end result is the same, the process to get there is much. Need help with figuring out overton numbers on capped bust. Overtons chronicle of capped bust half dollar varieties inspired many collectors throughout the decades to seek out coins to complete the set, in which collectors can obtain one representative for each of the master numbers. Apr 15, 2020 first published in 1967, overton documented all known capped bust lettered edge half dollar varieties.

Fifth edition of overton reference on early half dollars. The ultimate guide book to attributing bust half dollars new 4th. On the above linked page youll see moe145s post second one from top of 1827s. Overton, has been collecting and studying early united states hald dollars for over forty years. Toughest common capped bust half dollars maibockaddict. Overton s chronicle of capped bust half dollar varieties inspired many collectors throughout the decades to seek out coins to complete the set, in which. May 19, 2016 overton s chronicle of capped bust half dollar varieties inspired many collectors throughout the decades to seek out coins to complete the set, in which collectors can obtain one representative for each of the master numbers. According to overton, this is found on page 81 of his book, the first entry under 1810. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Which edition overton bust half dollar variety book should. Dec 16, 2012 on the above linked page youll see moe145s post second one from top of 1827s. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half dollars by zyrus press is the main reference book for finding general and specific information about the popular walking liberty half dollar series.

The late john pittman was responsible for rekindling the. Apr, 2020 this is the first year for capped bust half dollar production, and the overton 1, a distinct variety with small obverse stars, is listed in the guide book as a separate type. The shortcomings of that text were realized, and several collectors set about revising it, john cobb and al c. Us 18011807 draped bust heraldic eagle half dollar history. First published in 1967, overton documented all known capped bust lettered edge half dollar varieties. The complete collection was sold intact to a mysterious buyer just before the sale. Cent which would make a perfect gift for the lincoln cent collector.

Diagnostics for identifying each variety by overton number are complimented by photographs that are twice the actual size of the coins. The overton, or o numbers, are universally recognized by the numismatic community to identify cbh varieties. This book is now in its 5th edition last published in 2014. Petersons the ultimate guide to attributing bust half dollars utilizes the overton numbering system that has become the standard for bust half dollars. A beautifully toned original early half dollar with nice luster. Cobb, a prominent california dealer and auctioneer, bought capped bust half dollars in quantities including over 100 of the 18152, corresponded widely, and was set to publish a book. Flowing hair, draped and capped bust half dollar price list. Links set contains every overton variety and is the first complete set graded by pcgs. Heritage auctions sold six draped bust small eagle half dollars at the ana sale in anaheim, california, august 10, 2016. Need help with figuring out overton numbers on capped bust half s. Thirteen stars surround miss liberty on the draped bust heraldic eagle half dollar. Whats more impressive is that the capped bust half dollar is a popular series. Parsley assisted overton with the first edition of the book and has personally collected this series of u.

While the end result is the same, the process to get there is much quicker using. The cover is soiled and the spine is taped together. Steve, i assume you will be doing the later dates at some. The overdate is one of two for the date, the other is the 18173. The scanner does not do justice to the great colors of the. Volume 2, number 51, december 19, 1999, article 8 overton half dollar collection myron xenos and brad karoleff described the overton half dollar collection sale by sheridan downey. Sep 26, 2018 with eleven known examples, this is by far the rarest red book variety bust half dollar in the entire series. Introduced in 1807, the capped bust half dollars represented the third design for the denomination. Its rarity is underscored by the fact that the late al c.

If you dont want to buy the book you might try borrowing it through an interlibrary loan. Please note that for all books, stock photos are used, because obviously we will not. Subsequent pages describe in more detail each overton variety with closeup images. Production for the series would be relatively high, with mintages usually extending into the millions. On obv 1 star 7 points at the upper half of the curl by the headband. The best preserved survivor from americas first half dollar issue. Beginners guide to a capped bust half dollar library. The ultimate guide to attributing bust half dollars by glenn peterson i havent used either in ages but i do like having reference books around. Here is an 183636 lettered edge capped bust half dollar which has been graded ms62 by pcgs and is encapsulated in. The finest known example of the first american half dollar, a legendary specimen whose provenance includes three of the. The book, while informative, is also not very userfriendly.

Sorry if this is a dumb question but i feel stuck with. A little info about 1823 capped bust half dollars by lance keigwin. Beginners guide to a capped bust half dollar library coin talk. This book ushered in the collecting of the half dollars.

Inadequate, small pictures and a coding system that seems a bit wonkish, to put it mildly. This essential reference for collectors of early half dollars, originally by the late al overton, has been updated by parsley, his soninlaw. Home coin id cleaning coins coin values coin grading about us forum coin guides mint errors. This represents a refinement of the earlier draped bust coinage, on which the number of stars varied from 15 to 16, depending on the number of states in the union at the time. Collectors have paid homage to the author, in turn. Finest collection of capped bust half dollars ever assembled. This design would be used until 1836, and in slightly modified form until 1839, before being replaced. Mar 05, 2020 a short video of a 183636 lettered edge capped bust half dollar pcgs ms62. Fifth edition of overton reference on early half dollars available. Examples illustrated in the overton half dollar book have also been enumerated in order to augment listings of particularly rare varieties. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Draped and capped bust half dollars gerry fortin rare coins. The listings of coins are only roughly ordered by grade. Laid in are numerous articles and other items primarily pertaining to the early half dollar.

Overton, the primary author of the original reference, has been collecting and studying early united states half dollars for more than 40 years. A short video of a 183636 lettered edge capped bust half dollar pcgs ms62. This is the first year for capped bust half dollar production, and the overton 1, a distinct variety with small obverse stars, is listed in the guide book as a separate type. Sep 21, 2014 i have to admit that when i started learning about bust halves, the overton book was impossible for me to comprehend, a bust half nut told me get the peterson book. We have reduced prices on every book we have except the latest sept. Overton reference collection of bust half dollar varieties. Indeed, the guide book prices this higher than any other 1807 capped bust variety with the exception of the famed bearded goddess o111b. Top ten highest grossing capped bust half dollar overton varieties. Im still trying to understand how to apply the codes. The designer of the capped bust half dollar was john reich, an immigrant from germany who came to the united states in the early 19 th century.

Top ten rarest capped bust half dollar overton varieties. Top ten rarest flowing hair and draped bust half dollar overton varieties. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us half dollar coins. The finest 1794 half dollar in existence the birth of an enduring denomination first year of american silver coinage 1794 flowing hair half dollar. Dec 01, 20 its rarity is underscored by the fact that the late al c. Northernintermountain regions rested, and ungrazed reference stream reaches, silver king creek, california, 1994, unites states department of agriculture, general technical report, intgtr311. Overton, are highly sought after, especially amongst variety collectors. Which edition overton bust half dollar variety book should i. Us 18071836 capped bust lettered edge half dollar history. Overton signed by author 1970 hardcover book is in very good condition dust jacket is in good condition pages are clean and there is no writing on the pages tight binding excellent numismatic collectible see photos of book and inscription. Overtons chronicle of capped bust half dollar varieties inspired many collectors throughout the decades to seek out coins to complete the set, in which collectors can obtain. Description 18174 bust half dollar, o102a, xf details one of the great half dollar rarities key to the overton variety series 18174 50c o102a, high r. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere.

This coin was certified by ngc as vf20 and is presently unique. He was recommended by president thomas jefferson to become an assistant engraver at the united states mint in 1801. Capped bust half dollars 18071839 complete coin guide. Turban head or capped bust half dollars daves bust half. Overton set of cb 50c completed david perkins rare coins. On the capped bustlettered edge half dollar, the edge bears the statement of value. No attempt has been made to rank pieces having the same assigned technical grade. What peterson does, however, is present an alternative method for attributing bust half dollars that most collectors find easier to use than the overton book. Extremely rare 1833 crushed lettered edge proof half dollar the finest known of four surviving examples the pittman specimen 1833 capped bust half dollar. I recently saw a capped bust half date 1824, graded by anacs and listed as o103 or overton 103. The first five listings are from the hamilton collection, which is significant in including all four overton varieties of half dollars dated 17961797. Finest collection of capped bust half dollars ever assembled to be.