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1936-42 proof coins book - Project update
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I have finally gotten to the mature draft stage of the 1936-1942 Proof Coin book. Thanks to all who have generously provided comments, suggestions and images.
Here is the basic table of contents:
1. Origin of Modern Proof Coinage
2. Manufacturing Proof Coins, 1936-1942
3. Summary of Proof Coins by Date
4. Proof Coins by Denomination
5. Bibliography
The origin explains the first official sales to collectors and then gives details of how proof coinage was restarted in 1936 and why this was done (and almost undone).
Chapter 2 goes into detail about how the dies and coins were made. It also discusses things like arc-shaped die scratches, cameo coins and various defects. These are things that apply to all proofs in the series.
Chapter 3 is filled with information relating to each annual production including the official letters stating mintages, compiled delivery data and sales/returns information. Mint documents explaining why proofs were suspended in 1943 are included.
Chapter 4 examines each denomination by date. It includes photos, varieties, explanations, die use records (including numbers of coins per individual die), details of deliveries including planchets, defective strikes, etc.
At present the page count is over 300, but I hope to edit that down a little by rearranging some images and cutting a few duplicate paragraphs.
Overall, there is surprisingly little duplication of content between the chapters. It has been amazing to go through the data and analysis, and then see results and explanations appear - almost magical. There is no timetable for publication, but probably the first quarter of 2016 in time for the 80th Anniversary of the coins.
PS: It's OK to re-post this on other message boards or club newsletters.
I have finally gotten to the mature draft stage of the 1936-1942 Proof Coin book. Thanks to all who have generously provided comments, suggestions and images.
Here is the basic table of contents:
1. Origin of Modern Proof Coinage
2. Manufacturing Proof Coins, 1936-1942
3. Summary of Proof Coins by Date
4. Proof Coins by Denomination
5. Bibliography
The origin explains the first official sales to collectors and then gives details of how proof coinage was restarted in 1936 and why this was done (and almost undone).
Chapter 2 goes into detail about how the dies and coins were made. It also discusses things like arc-shaped die scratches, cameo coins and various defects. These are things that apply to all proofs in the series.
Chapter 3 is filled with information relating to each annual production including the official letters stating mintages, compiled delivery data and sales/returns information. Mint documents explaining why proofs were suspended in 1943 are included.
Chapter 4 examines each denomination by date. It includes photos, varieties, explanations, die use records (including numbers of coins per individual die), details of deliveries including planchets, defective strikes, etc.
At present the page count is over 300, but I hope to edit that down a little by rearranging some images and cutting a few duplicate paragraphs.
Overall, there is surprisingly little duplication of content between the chapters. It has been amazing to go through the data and analysis, and then see results and explanations appear - almost magical. There is no timetable for publication, but probably the first quarter of 2016 in time for the 80th Anniversary of the coins.
PS: It's OK to re-post this on other message boards or club newsletters.
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I agree with you but with one modification: If it's by RWB I know it will be a great book.
It's definitely now on my alert list to buy.
Sounds like it'll be a great book.
I look forward to the book.
Mike
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RWB, Bushmaster8, and Coinguy1 (not for the first time) all got banished from the forum on the same fell day!
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Can't wait!
Here's a fun fact:
RWB, Bushmaster8, and Coinguy1 (not for the first time) all got banished from the forum on the same fell day!
Back when the forum was easy to use.
Luckily, two of them are regularly available ATS.
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