Poll: IF one of our members wrote a book on clad coinage would you buy it?
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There is much knowledge on this forum by some members on clad coinage. Just to see how many here may be interested in a clad coinage rare and variety book if someone here(cladking maybe) wrote a book about clad coinage and the varieties and rareties of all the dates and mm's. Would you buy it? Please comment. Thanks, Bob 
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<< <i>IF cladking wrote it...I would buy it. I know it would be a very thorough and informative book just based on his responses in threads. >>
Agree. But it would be a better book if ProofArtworkOnCircs and CladKing worked together on it!
There definitely needs to be an update since the previous book referred to by CaptHenway was published in 1992.
Lots of info on varieties should be included. I would be happy to provide pix of the varieties I have.
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<< <i>This one?
linky >>
Thanks capt-I did not know that book existed. It is out print and may not be available-There are no listings on ebay or amazon for it at this time. I agree with Rich Uhrich that an updated version is needed. Bob
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<< <i>IF cladking wrote it...I would buy it. I know it would be a very thorough and informative book just based on his responses in threads. >>
Agree. But it would be a better book if ProofArtworkOnCircs and CladKing worked together on it!
There definitely needs to be an update since the previous book referred to by CaptHenway was published in 1992.
Lots of info on varieties should be included. I would be happy to provide pix of the varieties I have. >>
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No, although it is a good history of clad. What I would like to see is a good history that includes varieties.
I am quite fascinated that there were at least 4 varieties (2 proof only and 2 circulation style) of 1968 S quarter reverse. These same 4 varieties show up on 1969 D quarters.
Then we have 3 varieties of 1972 Philly Ike rverses plus a 4th one for a few 1971 D's.
no-hate
and no-enough books
and no-collect by type not metal
etc.
seriously, perhaps if someone helped write and took charge of the project's organization, layout, writing, etc. cladking could just enlighten the ghost writer
also would like to echo ryk's sentiment about supporting scholarship.
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
<< <i>I voted "yes". I have purchased nearly every book that I am aware of that was written by an active forum member. I think that we should support the numismatic scholarship, research, and leadership of our forum friends. >>
Do you read them all or just buy them for the reasons above?
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
I'd buy a copy.
I once had a copy of the book mentioned, wow, has it been twenty years?
But I must not have found it very useful.
Must have passed it on to another collector.
I agree, cladking would definetly be my choice to author a book on the subject.
<< <i>IF cladking wrote it...I would buy it. I know it would be a very thorough and informative book just based on his responses in threads. >>
agreed, no one is more knowledgeable in the area of clad coinage in my opinion. He is also willing to share his knowledge as well he has done a lot to further this area of numismatics in such a positive manner.
Jeesh... ...I didn't even see this thread.
<< <i>This one?
linky >>
In the full article she states an obvious truth that has simply eluded hobbyists since 1965;
These coins, though modern, were just as much a part of U.S. coin history as any other coins, and important in their own way. All a clad collector could find to read were back issues of coin magazines. That’s when I decided to do something about this missing part of coin history. I decided to write my own history of the clad coins.
Full article.
Thanks for the link, I'd never seen this before.
I strongly recommend the book to anyone interested in clads. While it will be terribly dated in
twenty years it is and will remain a valuable and influential resource. Rapsus didn't need my imput
to do a great job but I did contribute a little to the book. Of course CaptHenway has probably done
as much in studying and supporting modern coins as just about anyone and ProofArtWorkonCircs is
credited in the book.
The author has a few articles and letters to the editor floating around.
would entail huge amounts of seeking photos and expert opinion. It would require a vast amount
of time and work. There are other subjects which would require a lot less effort. I appreciate the
encouragement. There is some very high praise here.
<< <i>The difficulty I'd encounter in writing the book is that I feel it should be comprehensive. This
would entail huge amounts of seeking photos and expert opinion. It would require a vast amount
of time and work. There are other subjects which would require a lot less effort. I appreciate the
encouragement. There is some very high praise here. >>
if ghost writing is out and laughable, co-authors and lackeys to do some of the leg work may alleviate the pain.
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