Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836 5th Edition NEW Book byParsley Overton

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This is a buy it now for a hardbound book in brand new condition. The full title of the book is:
UNITED STATES EARLY HALF DOLLAR DIE VARIETIES 1794-1836
. Fifth Edition. Privately published in 2014 by Donald L. Parsley. (Al Overton published the first two editions and was creator of the Overton numbering system used for collecting the bust half dollar series.) The new fifth edition has photographs of all listed die marriages. The photographs are shown twice actual coin size and greatly assist the reader with attribution. The new edition has been printed on a white coated paper that will increase the ability to see detail on the coins. In addition, photographs are included for many of the listed die states as well. Rarities are included for every die marriage. The rarity ratings have been revised from the fourth edition to reflect new values based upon knowledge gleaned from the past nine years since publication of the fourth edition. Since the printing of the first edition in 1971, there has been an increasing trend toward die variety collecting. The early half dollars were produced from dies that, like our current mint dies, wore out due to use or poor manufacturing techniques. The early coin dies were also kept in use until they were not capable of producing coins. This resulted in dies with cracks, chips, clashes and numerous other oddities which were reflected on the finished coins. These die states are addressed under each of the prime die marriages in the book. This reference manual is the essential guide book for collectors of this series. Extending from 1794-1836, collectors of this series hold history in their hands.
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