Would you like to write a numismatic book?

topstuf · February 17, 2019 1:38PM

Series, procedure, history....whatever.
What would it be?

BillJones · February 17, 2019 4:45PM

I'd love to write an update the DeWitt / Sullivan 19th political tokens book. I could add a lot more history to it and explain the political issues that are covered on pieces that mention the issues from each campaign. I could probably get the rights to use photos from Heritage and Stacks, but the big problem for me is rarity ratings. People expect them, and with well over thousand varieties that is really hard to do.

When I displayed my Lincoln collection in a FUN exhibit, one judge complained that I was all wet with my rarity estimates. They were based on 20+ years of experience. Maybe he was knew what he was talking about, and maybe he was just looking for an excuse to take points off the exhibit. Whatever, I know that people get bent out of shape over rarity ratings, and they are really hard to do.

DeWitt / Sullivan hardly mentioned rarity at all.

ctf_error_coins · February 17, 2019 5:16PM

i cud rite a piture bok mabee.

jabba · February 17, 2019 5:31PM

Small book on Beaver tokens

ricko · February 18, 2019 6:28AM

If I write a book - and it may happen - it will not be about coins. Though a favored hobby and indulgence, my life has been filled with much more adventure and intrigue. I thought about this recently, and after about an hour of reflection (a rare indulgence for me), I decided that my life has indeed been exceptional and truly fun - with some incredibly serious portions reflecting the dangers encountered. Yes, I am a happy guy...and still having fun... coins are a part of that. Cheers, RickO

Insider2 · February 18, 2019 7:58AM

LOL, I started writing "The Principles of Authentication and Grading of United States Coins" in 1976. It is still not finished and just about all of the "new" information in it (still have a few secrets left) is now "old," and widely known,
Jason Poe's grading book is as close a substitute as you will find.

Walkerfan · February 18, 2019 8:13AM

I've toyed with the idea of writing a Walker book. The only problem is that the topic of varieties is not my strong suit and would be lacking in my book.

mannie gray · February 18, 2019 8:18AM

Yes I would.
It would not be about "coins" as much as about the characters who deal in them and buy them.
It would be entirely fictional of course.

mannie gray · February 18, 2019 8:23AM

@Walkerfan said:
I've toyed with the idea of writing a Walker book. The only problem is that the topic of varieties is not my strong suit and would be lacking in my book.

I say get to writing.
Walker varieties, while still cool, have not caught on with collectors of this beautiful coin.
I don't think the omission of variety info would be a deal-breaker.

Paradisefound · February 18, 2019 8:56AM

Mr. Jones.
Your written language effectively reaches each reader graciously and effectively IMO.
I am looking forward to read your book

@BillJones said:
I'd love to write an update the DeWitt / Sullivan 19th political tokens book. I could add a lot more history to it and explain the political issues that are covered on pieces that mention the issues from each campaign. I could probably get the rights to use photos from Heritage and Stacks, but the big problem for me is rarity ratings. People expect them, and with well over thousand varieties that is really hard to do.

When I displayed my Lincoln collection in a FUN exhibit, one judge complained that I was all wet with my rarity estimates. They were based on 20+ years of experience. Maybe he was knew what he was talking about, and maybe he was just looked for an excuse to take points off the exhibit. Whatever, I know that people get bent out of shape over rarity ratings, and they are really hard to do.

DeWitt / Sullivan hardly mentioned rarity at all.

seanq · February 18, 2019 9:54AM

I have thought for a long time about writing a book on incomplete planchets, specifically Lincolns. The problem is that it's not like a Cherrypickers Guide where people can go out and try to find their own examples, so the market for the information would be severely limited.

Sean Reynolds

Cougar1978 · February 18, 2019 1:23PM

I have but it wb need one I feel will sell

BustDMs · February 18, 2019 1:25PM

@BillJones said:
I'd love to write an update the DeWitt / Sullivan 19th political tokens book. I could add a lot more history to it and explain the political issues that are covered on pieces that mention the issues from each campaign. I could probably get the rights to use photos from Heritage and Stacks, but the big problem for me is rarity ratings. People expect them, and with well over thousand varieties that is really hard to do.

When I displayed my Lincoln collection in a FUN exhibit, one judge complained that I was all wet with my rarity estimates. They were based on 20+ years of experience. Maybe he was knew what he was talking about, and maybe he was just looking for an excuse to take points off the exhibit. Whatever, I know that people get bent out of shape over rarity ratings, and they are really hard to do.

DeWitt / Sullivan hardly mentioned rarity at all.

Well Bill.....The book would be GREAT and DeWitt/Sullivan ignored the rarity ratings and people still use it...…..

Get to work! I wanna buy one also!

BG · February 18, 2019 6:53PM

Been researching the early commemorative series for about seven years now.

ChopmarkedTrades · February 19, 2019 8:43AM

Reference collection of chopmarked world types, as comprehensive as possible. Would place an emphasis on photo quality, and draw from all the big collections: Rose, Walls, Huntsinger, Gullberg, Reimer, and Murphy. Provide as many pedigrees for the really great coins as possible. Hopefully include a reference section for commonly encountered fakes as well: the Yon Kim Hong chops, the MTT Restrike fakes, etc.

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