Are Davy Numbers a standard reference system for categorizing half cent errors?

Longacre

I just spent a wonderful hour or so perusing the Davy Collection of half cent errors, which will be auctioned by the Goldbergs. The catalog was a nice complement to a very expensive cognac, as I sat in my overstuffed chair.

In the catalog, each coin is referenced by a "Davy Number". I never heard of this referencing system, but then again, I am not a half cent error collector. Is this a standard numbering system for half cent errors?

Aegis3

They are his inventory numbers. Ask RYK if he's met him.

(Copper gurus: Am I correct that thinking that the Davy collector is generally known by another four-letter name based on his last name?)

Broadstruck

I haven't cracked the catalog yet but never heard of Davy numbers.

I will state that 1/2c Errors are far scarcer the Large Cent Errors...

Since they are hardly seen it might just be Davy's personal numbers assigned to his examples

CoinRaritiesOnline

<< <i>They are his inventory numbers. Ask RYK if he's met him.

(Copper gurus: Am I correct that thinking that the Davy collector is generally known by another four-letter name based on his last name?) >>



Yes.

Longacre

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<< <i>They are his inventory numbers. Ask RYK if he's met him.

(Copper gurus: Am I correct that thinking that the Davy collector is generally known by another four-letter name based on his last name?) >>



Yes. >>





Now I am in a frothy frenzy trying to think who this is.

Analyst

The collector known as “Davy” wishes to remain anonymous, though his name is not really a secret among large cent enthusiasts. It has appeared ‘in print’ in other contexts. I did reveal that he lives in the Midwest.

I do not think that ‘Davy’ numbers are widely accepted at this point. This perhaps is a question for Bob Grellman, who may (or may not) use “Davy” numbers in future catalogues.

I discuss half cent errors in some detail, and mention various large cents, in two recent columns:

Preview of the Sept. Goldbergs Coin Auction in Southern California

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: 1943-D copper cent, 1795 Reeded Edge cent, 1811/0 cent, and half cent errors

I welcome comments, both positive and negative, from forum members. Thanks.

Billet7

<< <i>The collector known as “Davy” wishes to remain anonymous, though his name is not really a secret among large cent enthusiasts. It has appeared ‘in print’ in other contexts. I did reveal that he lives in the Midwest.

I do not think that ‘Davy’ numbers are widely accepted at this point. This perhaps is a question for Bob Grellman, who may (or may not) use “Davy” numbers in future catalogues.

I discuss half cent errors in some detail, and mention various large cents, in two recent columns:

Preview of the Sept. Goldbergs Coin Auction in Southern California

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: 1943-D copper cent, 1795 Reeded Edge cent, 1811/0 cent, and half cent errors

I welcome comments, both positive and negative, from forum members. Thanks. >>



Great read, very informative. Thanks!