A QUESTION FOR THE FAKE BUST HALF GUYS

seatedcollector · October 26, 2007 5:01PM

maybe i just need something else to dump money into, but i am thinking about beginning a set of contemporary counterfeit halves,

ive heard about a book by keith davignon (spelling??) none on ebay, current or completed so i have no idea what the book sells for my question is, is it worth buying the book being that it is 10 years old or is there a better source for information ?? is there a website dedicated to these little jewels ? if there is i have a story that may be of interest to fellow collectors !!

OKbustchaser · October 26, 2007 9:58PM

Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Dollars is an important addition to any bust half collector's library. It is getting a little dated--I continually hear rumors of an update--but, still the best information around. I found it currently available on Amazon at 110.00.

By the way, you will also find pricing info on bogos (as well as real, of course ) in Steve Herrman's Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized For Bust Half Dollars available from Sheridan Downey for the best 27 dollars you will ever spend on bust halves.

mozin · October 27, 2007 6:58AM

Keith Davignon turned over is manuscript to the publishers around the first of the year 2007. Some of these books seem to take forever to become available. I suggest you be patient, and wait for this new edition. The new edition will include many many newly discovered marriages, and far more reliable rarity ratings.

My thoughts are that most numismatic books are not written to make money, so much of the work is done while the writers fit time in between their regular work hours and family responsibilities.

Keep an eye on the CU forum. One of us will publicize the availability of this new edition CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT CAPPED BUST HALF DOLLARS edition two.