Whitman Publishing Releases New CHERRYPICKERS' GUIDE (sixth edition, volume I)

Dentuck · July 22, 2015 2:11AM

Whitman Publishing Releases New Cherrypickers’ Guide: 6th Edition, Volume I

(Atlanta, Georgia) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of a new, expanded, and updated
25th-anniversary volume of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins.

The popular award-winning series shows collectors how to find valuable coins hidden in pocket change
and dealers’ inventories. The new sixth edition, volume I, covers half cents, large cents, small cents,
two-cent and three-cent pieces, and nickels. It will debut on September 29, 2015. The book can also
be borrowed for free as a benefit of membership in the American Numismatic Association, through the
Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library.

Longtime die-variety specialist Mike Ellis joined the Cherrypickers’ team as editor of the new
volume, working with the book’s original creators, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton.

“Cherrypicking” involves examining coins to find those that look common at first glance, but have
unusual characteristics (like doubled and tripled dies, overdates, and repunched mintmarks) that
make them rare and valuable.

An example is the 1873 Indian Head cent with a doubled obverse (pictured on the book’s cover).
The normal coin can be bought for about $125 in circulated condition, while the doubled-die variety
in the same grade is worth $2,000.

The Cherrypickers’ Guide includes 1,100 close-up photographs plus text descriptions to guide
the reader, as well as market information and values in multiple grades, for more than 680 varieties.

Appendices include essays on types of doubling, how to examine your coins, Proof set varieties,
collector clubs, recommended reading, and other beginner and advanced topics.

The new volume is 48 pages longer than the fifth edition and features 150 new varieties. “Lincoln
cent collectors are the biggest winners with the latest Cherrypickers’ Guide, with 43 new varieties,
including many moderns,” said Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. “Also, the Buffalo nickel and Jefferson
nickel chapters have each nearly doubled, with 31 and 34 new varieties, respectively.”

Other series that include more than 10 new entries include two-cent pieces, Shield nickels, and Indian
Head cents. There are additions to the Flying Eagle cent and Liberty Head nickel series, as well.

Ellis and Fivaz coordinated the efforts of more than 15 die-variety specialists from around the country,
updating retail prices, rarity ratings, and various market factors for each coin.

The new book gives special attention to the Two Feather varieties of Buffalo nickels, the doubled dies
of the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial cents, and various Close AM and Wide AM cent varieties.

The front of each chapter conveniently lists new entries, as well as entries scheduled to be removed from
future coin-by-coin listings, and old entries that have been debunked by modern research.

Cherrypickers’ Guide coauthor Bill Fivaz working
on the sixth edition, volume 1, in late March 2015.

LanceNewmanOCC · July 22, 2015 2:47AM

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Dentuck · July 24, 2015 1:11AM

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Manorcourtman · July 24, 2015 2:08AM

Dentuck-

Thanks for the sneak free preview!!! Awesome!! Can't wait to get a copy in hand. Love the new varieties!!

pitboss · July 24, 2015 2:21AM

How soon do we get out copies?

BigDowgie · July 25, 2015 4:19AM

Dentuck,

This is awesome to share a sneak preview! I have some work cut out for me on the Jeffersons. How might we find out which RPM, DDO or DDR number?

oih82w8 · July 25, 2015 4:31AM

A pre-distrbution insider. Hmmmm...I have a copy on pre-order, can hardly wait to see (September 29, 2015) what new varieties have been recognized.

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Sixth Edition, Volume I Hardcover – September 29, 2015

Series: Cherrypickers' Guide

Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Whitman Publishing, LLC; 6 edition (September 29, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0794843182
ISBN-13: 978-0794843182

Manorcourtman · July 25, 2015 8:30PM

<< Dentuck,

This is awesome to share a sneak preview! I have some work cut out for me on the Jeffersons. How might we find out which RPM, DDO or DDR number? >>

Good question since some have 30+ known RPM's!!

giantsfan20 · July 25, 2015 9:12PM

Not a big fan of spiral type books as the pages don't stay flat. Hope we don't have to wait the same length for volume 2 dimes and up.

Dentuck · July 25, 2015 10:07PM

<< Not a big fan of spiral type books as the pages don't stay flat. Hope we don't have to wait the same length for volume 2 dimes and up. >>

The pages don't stay flat in your spiralbound book?

pitboss · July 25, 2015 11:35PM

That is weird as that is what spiral binding is for.

Tookybandit · July 26, 2015 12:51AM

I love these books! The previous editions have provided me with hours of entertainment and I am looking forward to this new one!

Treashunt · July 26, 2015 7:26AM

Thanks, Dennis

Great news.

Available at the ANA?

Dentuck · July 26, 2015 7:35AM

I'm pretty happy with the way it's turned out. This volume will be
available in late September, a few weeks after ANA.

BigDowgie · July 26, 2015 7:46AM

I've never asked or read anywhere, what happens to varieties that get "delisted" or "debunked"? Does our Host keep them in the Variety Sets and listings? Do they still attribute them or do they stop because of the CPG new designation?

Thanks

Dentuck · July 27, 2015 4:01AM

johnny9434 · July 27, 2015 5:46AM

will see.

BigDowgie · August 3, 2015 7:44AM

I also meant to ask how long after the CPG is published before our Host begins to attribute the new coins? It's been so long since the last Edition I do not remember!

keyman64 · August 3, 2015 7:52AM

<< I also meant to ask how long after the CPG is published before our Host begins to attribute the new coins? It's been so long since the last Edition I do not remember! >>

They will likely attribute pretty quickly but last time it took a few months for them to show up as a part of the Variety Registry Sets....If I recall correctly!?

SullivanNumismatics · August 3, 2015 7:53AM

Glad to see it's coming out. A "classic" that all error and variety collectors should have in their libraries.

BigDowgie · August 10, 2015 9:40AM

It just hit me tonight! Did any of you Jefferson Folks notice something strange about the "Top 10 Jefferson Variety List" provided above?

There is one coin that PCGS decided a while back to remove the "Major Variety" designation on! Once that happened, the value took a dive and twerked-off a whole slew Jefferson Collectors. Do you remember that?

Maybe it's time to re-rethink the "Major Variety" designation for the 1946-D/Inverted D? That's all I have to say about that......for now!

C0INB0Y · August 10, 2015 9:48AM

When does Volume II come out?

Dentuck · August 10, 2015 9:56AM

<< When does Volume II come out? >>

2016.

Snowman24 · August 17, 2015 7:13AM

Was 1988 & 1988 D RDV-006 added to the new list of Lincolns ?

Dentuck · August 17, 2015 7:26AM

<< Was 1988 & 1988 D RDV-006 added to the new list of Lincolns ? >>

These are the 1988 die varieties:

FS-01-1988-101 (DDO)
FS-01-1988-901 (Proof Reverse)
FS-01-1988D-901 (Proof Reverse)

Manorcourtman · August 17, 2015 8:50AM

Dentuck-

Any new Buffalo RPM's in the new edition? How about deletions? ie. There has never been a 15-S/S FS-502 certified. I don't believe it exists! There are some neat ones that have been ignored!

bolivarshagnasty · August 17, 2015 2:15PM

Dentuck, I was curious as well about the Lincoln 12-s/s and the 56-d rpm16? Either of those make it into this edition?

segoja · August 17, 2015 2:23PM

Way to go Bill, Mike and JT

Three of my favorite people in numismatics

Dentuck · August 17, 2015 11:02PM

<< Dentuck- Any new Buffalo RPM's in the new edition? How about deletions? ie. There has never been a 15-S/S FS-502 certified. I don't believe it exists! There are some neat ones that have been ignored! >>

Good morning! Yes, there are a few new Buffalo nickel RPMs and OMMs in the new edition,
as well as DDRs, DDOs, etc.

31 new Buffalo nickel variety listings in total, with one delisting (the 1914-S overdate) and
one debunked variety (the 1920-D RPM).

Dentuck · August 17, 2015 11:06PM

<< Dentuck, I was curious as well about the Lincoln 12-s/s and the 56-d rpm16? Either of those make it into this edition? >>

The newly listed 1956-D Repunched Mintmark (RPM-016, cataloged as FS-01-1956D-502, mintmark in tail of 9)
is on page 140.

bolivarshagnasty · August 19, 2015 10:31PM

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<< Dentuck, I was curious as well about the Lincoln 12-s/s and the 56-d rpm16? Either of those make it into this edition? >>

The newly listed 1956-D Repunched Mintmark (RPM-016, cataloged as FS-01-1956D-502, mintmark in tail of 9)
is on page 140. >>

Great news on the 56-D Dentuck, as I have always thought this one deserved some recognition. I have a really nice red/brown example, below.

Dentuck · August 19, 2015 11:30PM

Nice coin!

oih82w8 · August 20, 2015 12:53AM

It would be

to have a PDF version of the CPG.

joeykoins · August 20, 2015 3:44AM

<< It would be

to have a PDF version of the CPG. >>

Yeah, that's a good idea! Maybe, for half the price of the Book?

RPM2 · August 20, 2015 12:48PM

Yes to the pdf version.

jesbroken · August 23, 2015 12:56AM

Would rather use the pdf version, but would still buy the spiral bound for
my library. Thanks for the info.
Jim

jesbroken · August 23, 2015 1:48AM

I have read several posts regarding a $10 discount upon preordering, yet have found nothing in this regard.
Is there such a discount or coupon? Hope so.
Jim

oih82w8 · August 23, 2015 2:06AM

<< I have read several posts regarding a $10 discount upon preordering, yet have found nothing in this regard.
Is there such a discount or coupon? Hope so.
Jim >>

When the announcement broke about preordering (about a month ago) the discount was in full swing. It may not be in effect anymore.

Here is a link for an already discounted price (preorder);

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Sixth Edition, Volume I (Hardcover)

BigDowgie · August 23, 2015 2:45AM

I'm still waiting for the Jefferson DDO, DDR and PRM Number leak!

DIMEMAN · August 23, 2015 4:50AM

>>>There has never been a 15-S/S FS-502 certified. I don't believe it exists! <<<

Manorcourtman - I am sure the 15-S/S 502 exists. How else would they have been able to get a pic of it.

There are several Dime varieties that are not attributed yet......key word is yet......I WILL find them!

I have several in now that will be the first.

Bottom line is they should NEVER take a coin out of the sets just because one hasn't been made yet!

If it was easy what fun would it be!

jesbroken · August 23, 2015 6:00AM

Thanks oih82w8,
Worked fine. Ordered and aw8eng.
Jim

Manorcourtman · August 23, 2015 7:32AM

<< >>>There has never been a 15-S/S FS-502 certified. I don't believe it exists! <<<

Manorcourtman - I am sure the 15-S/S 502 exists. How else would they have been able to get a pic of it.

There are several Dime varieties that are not attributed yet......key word is yet......I WILL find them!

I have several in now that will be the first.

Bottom line is they should NEVER take a coin out of the sets just because one hasn't been made yet!

If it was easy what fun would it be!

>>

I think a pic was mismatched for this variety years ago. I have looked at 1000+ 15-S Buff's and never saw anything even close to this variety. I don't believe it exists. The Mintmark placement is even suspect to me. I will never believe it. I also have talked to others who believe it is a figment of someone's imagination.

DIMEMAN · August 23, 2015 9:45AM

>>> I have looked at 1000+ 15-S Buff's and never saw anything even close to this variety.<<<

I have looked at at least that many 1946-P's looking for the 801 and 802......nada!

Manorcourtman · August 23, 2015 10:18AM

<< >>> I have looked at 1000+ 15-S Buff's and never saw anything even close to this variety.<<>

Ok you win

I'll keep looking! Gotta love the hunt to be crazy enough to look over and over and find nada

DIMEMAN · August 23, 2015 11:24AM

>>>Ok you win I'll keep looking! Gotta love the hunt to be crazy enough to look over and over and find nada

<<<

That's the spirit!!! Make sure you let us know when you find that 15-S/S!!!!

BigDowgie · September 1, 2015 9:37AM

Ok, we are on the September count down! We need to know the DDO, DDR and RPM numbers!

BigDowgie · September 6, 2015 10:07PM

The count-down continues! Have there been any new leaks reported?

DIMEMAN · September 6, 2015 10:54PM

Won't be long now BigDog!

winky · September 7, 2015 1:27AM

Hey DIMEMAN there is a FS801 and Pete sold it a few years ago and still regrets it, but that's just Pete.

Whitman Publishing Releases New CHERRYPICKERS' GUIDE (sixth edition, volume I)

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