prepub Three cent silver book
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The book titled “The Authoritative Reference on Three Cent Silver Coins” by Kevin Flynn and Winston Zack is now available. This book is 197 pages, 8 ½ by 11, and many photographs. This book will only be printed in softcover. Retail is $44.95, the book is going to print now, a special prepublication of $38.95 is available till the book is printed. Inlcude $5 for shipping mediarate, $10 for first class. We will only be printing about 250 copies.
Up to now, there has been no book just on this series. The primary purpose of this book was to create a complete and comprehensive reference for the Three cent silver series including all major die varieties, history, hub changes, collecting, historical documents, and hot topic such as the early proofs and an analysis of each of the overdates which were listed for this series..
The die variety section of the book includes a complete listing of the known doubled dies, repunched dates and RPMs, including several new die varieties which have not been listed before. For each die variety listed, detailed macro photos make identification much easier. Most of the varieties include multiple photographs showing different details. Included also for each variety is a detailed description of the variety, diagnostics, including die markers such as die cracks, scratches, clashes which can make identifying the variety easier, pricing, and cross references.
Many new archive letters were uncovered relative to the Three cent silver series and are included. This greatly helped in the analysis of the history section and shed new details on the series. For each hub change, enlarged photos show the before and after of the design changes with a detailed description of the differences A section on Three cent silver coins is also included with a detailed descriptions for each grade.
This book also contains three sections written by Jonathan Lerner, one of the foremost experts on the series.
The Three cent silver counterfeit section contains a complete analysis and many examples of counterfeits found in this series. The Three cent silver patter section contains a complete analysis of all patterns of this series
The date-by-date section offers an analysis of each date including scarcity, striking characteristics, world history which occurred that year, hot topics, comments, current values, prices realized from Heritage Auctions, and the certified population counts from PCGS and NGC. Many years also include the number of working dies struck for that year. For the early years, 1851 through 1857, the estimated number of proof coins is included.
Sections are included which cover collecting Three cent silver coins, certified Three cent silver coins, and cleaned Three cent silver coins. Two cool Three cent silver errors are included.
The Hot Topics section contains a several detailed studies on the Three cent silver series including an analysis of early Three cent silver proofs, the 1858 Three cent silver design changes, and the declining mintages of the Three cent silver series. A complete analysis is done on each of the overdates which were listed in the Three cent silver series, refuting each of them.
Prepublication is available in soft cover $38.95, include $5 for postage for media mail, $10 for priority mail. To order a copy, send a check or money order to Kevin Flynn, P.O. Box 396, Lumberton, NJ 08048. For any questions, please send to kevinj50@comcast.net
Up to now, there has been no book just on this series. The primary purpose of this book was to create a complete and comprehensive reference for the Three cent silver series including all major die varieties, history, hub changes, collecting, historical documents, and hot topic such as the early proofs and an analysis of each of the overdates which were listed for this series..
The die variety section of the book includes a complete listing of the known doubled dies, repunched dates and RPMs, including several new die varieties which have not been listed before. For each die variety listed, detailed macro photos make identification much easier. Most of the varieties include multiple photographs showing different details. Included also for each variety is a detailed description of the variety, diagnostics, including die markers such as die cracks, scratches, clashes which can make identifying the variety easier, pricing, and cross references.
Many new archive letters were uncovered relative to the Three cent silver series and are included. This greatly helped in the analysis of the history section and shed new details on the series. For each hub change, enlarged photos show the before and after of the design changes with a detailed description of the differences A section on Three cent silver coins is also included with a detailed descriptions for each grade.
This book also contains three sections written by Jonathan Lerner, one of the foremost experts on the series.
The Three cent silver counterfeit section contains a complete analysis and many examples of counterfeits found in this series. The Three cent silver patter section contains a complete analysis of all patterns of this series
The date-by-date section offers an analysis of each date including scarcity, striking characteristics, world history which occurred that year, hot topics, comments, current values, prices realized from Heritage Auctions, and the certified population counts from PCGS and NGC. Many years also include the number of working dies struck for that year. For the early years, 1851 through 1857, the estimated number of proof coins is included.
Sections are included which cover collecting Three cent silver coins, certified Three cent silver coins, and cleaned Three cent silver coins. Two cool Three cent silver errors are included.
The Hot Topics section contains a several detailed studies on the Three cent silver series including an analysis of early Three cent silver proofs, the 1858 Three cent silver design changes, and the declining mintages of the Three cent silver series. A complete analysis is done on each of the overdates which were listed in the Three cent silver series, refuting each of them.
Prepublication is available in soft cover $38.95, include $5 for postage for media mail, $10 for priority mail. To order a copy, send a check or money order to Kevin Flynn, P.O. Box 396, Lumberton, NJ 08048. For any questions, please send to kevinj50@comcast.net
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Gary
Coin Rarities Online
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Silver is the mortar that binds the bricks of loyalty.
Is this a children's book?
FYI- congrat's to the authors. Can't wait to add this to the library. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
And I though he was hitting the books.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>WTG Stone and Kevinj >>
Rick,
Who is Stone? I coauthored with Winston Zack
Kevin
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Check in the mail along with a note of appreciation.
Hope many of the members on the forum support this effort and add the book to your library.
Congrats!!!
I look forward to getting your book.
If you could, please pm me.
njcc
<< <i>Stone is Winston's message board nickname. >>
That is to funny, have been working with Winston for the past several months through email and
forgot his PCGS board name.
Kevin
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<< <i>Stone is Winston's message board nickname. >>
That is to funny, have been working with Winston for the past several months through email and
forgot his PCGS board name.
Kevin >>
Haha, no worries Kevin! It was a lot of fun to work on this project with you.
You have really helped shaped my research skills, and I can now truly appreciate how much work it takes to write a book like this.
Thanks again for letting me jump aboard
For anyone who knows even a little bit about this series, they should consider picking up this book.
There was a lot of misinformation and data from previous trime references/articles which have since been greatly overhauled in this book.
Did she send it to Kevin or someone else?
<< <i>My wife mailed a check out for me this afternoon
Did she send it to Kevin or someone else? >>
She did exactly what I asked. I have a great wife. We have been together since college (15 years).
You have really helped shaped my research skills, and I can now truly appreciate how much work it takes to write a book like this.
Thanks again for letting me jump aboard
For anyone who knows even a little bit about this series, they should consider picking up this book.
There was a lot of misinformation and data from previous trime references/articles which has since been greatly overhauled in this book. >>
Winston,
There are only a few numismatic researchers in the country who can rise to the level of focus, dedication, and will power which it takes
to complete a task such as this. We do not do it for the money as a project such as this will actually loose money. That does not
include the hundreds of hours of research, photography, typing, research, and more research.
We do it in part as it needs to be done, in part because we believe we can help others, in part because we want to push ourselves
to learn more, in part as we want it done right, in part to help a series such as this, and let others enjoy it more.
After 17 years I have been writing numismatic books and 35 books later, I know what it takes to write a book,
I see in you the focus and ability to be a great writer. Many people can write facts, but it takes a certain gift to be able to
write in a manner to entice people to want to read. I believe you have that ability.
It was a pleasure and honor to coauthor this book with you
Kevin
-Paul
K
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
For those that are looking forward to the book's arrival
When will the book be shipped?