Question for Hardcore Bust Quarter Collectors

Varlis

Okay, I can't help but noticing some differences in the information given in Browning/Breen and the information in the more-recent John Reich Journals. Granted there are a couple of mistakes in the B/B like mislabeled pictures and the consensus stuff isn't brand-new, but there seem to be some serious discrepancies. For example: in the Browning/Breen, a 1818 B-10 is listed as an R-6, but in the Bust Quarter Census in the July 2003 JRJ, the same variety is listed as an R-3. Quite a difference that would drive what a specialist would be willing to pay. So my question is: what do you personally use when attempting to determine the relative rarity of a particular variety? A combination of both sources? Personal experience? I'm guessing the JRJ information is more accurate, but then again, couldn't the numbers be slightly infated since the census is reported by collectors who are presumably seeking out these varieties? Any insights?

PS: anyone have inside information on the new Bust Quarter book that is coming out?

Thanks

Stuart

Oh, sorry -- my mistake. I got excited when I saw the thread title containing the words "Hardcore" & "Bust", but this thread is not what I had envisioned... However, I consider myself a hardcore Bust man...

Varlis

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elwood

I would use the JRCS numbers. They would be more up to date. Some coins have become less rare while some have become more rare. I talked to one of the guys at Long Beach who is doing the book but I didn't think to ask him when the completion date is If you needed his name I could get it. His first name is Rory(sp?) don't know his last?

EVillageProwler

Steve is correct in saying that you should use the JRCS numbers because they would be more current. The Browning/Breen revision is still grossly out of date, and let's not forget that Breen did his revision at a time when his numismatic faculties had seriously eroded.

But, I don't know who this Rory person is. Isn't it Dr. Glenn Peterson who's supposed to be putting out the new book?

EVP

Varlis

Cool. Thanks for the info.

elwood

EVP,

I know Rory is doing the photography and maybe is assisting Dr. Peterson. He is VERY knowlegable about Bust Quarters and is an avid collector.

Varlis

Rory Rea, perhaps? My JRCS stuff says that Glenn Peterson and Brad Karoleff are working on a book, and that Rory Rea, Aram Haroutunian and Jim Koening are working on photographs. It just doesn't say when it might be coming out. Based on my experience, though, the Breen book is indeed outdated.

elwood

That's him. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Brad might have his e-mail address listed somewhere in the Journal.