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jsturman31jsturman31 Posts: 177
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Is there actually varieties of the walking liberty (vams) and if so where can I find some info on them ?


Jj

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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
    VAM numbers are specific to Morgan and Peace dollars, just as Overton numbers are specific to pre-Reeded Edge halves. There are many other examples of variety identification systems, too. You may find some information in Breen, but I don't know of a specialized book for WLHs.
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    100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    The Walking Liberty Half Dollar by Anthony Swiatek

    Walking Liberty Half Dollars / An In Depth Study by Dean F. Howe

    And of course Breens
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    MonstavetMonstavet Posts: 1,235 ✭✭
    There are definitely well-known mint mark variations, however, no real premium in cost/value for these to my knowledge - perhaps in the very high-end grades, I am not sure. But just because their isn't a premium, doesn't mean the varieties aren't really cool! I'll see if I can dig up some pics of some of my varieties.
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    MFHMFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭


    Pick up a copy of Bruce Fox's "The Complete Guide to Walking Liberty Half Dollars", distributed by DLRC ( David Lawrence Rare Coins). It was published in 1993. It really needs updating, but its a very worthwhile reference none-the-less.
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    MonstavetMonstavet Posts: 1,235 ✭✭
    Here are a couple of pics of some I own:

    1934 Large and Small D:
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    1944 S over S:
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    Show us some of yours!
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    jsturman31jsturman31 Posts: 177
    I can't seem to find the book "The Complete Guide to Walking Liberty Half Dollars" at any online book or coin site any other ideas where I might look to find it ?

    Someone mentioned breen what exactly am I looking for there also ?

    Jj

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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Walter Breen wrote Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of US and Colonial Coins and this is what we are writing about. This is long out of print and might cost you $85-$115 if you can find it. It covers far more than just WLHs and has some useful information.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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    dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There is a Treasure hunting Walking Liberty Halves by Flynn as well. This should show most of the known varieties from when it was written. My current Coin World has this in the Amos Press flier inside.
    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
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    DaveGDaveG Posts: 3,535 ✭
    The Fox book (Complete Guide. . .) is long out of print and in high demand.

    You see it on eBay sometimes and the numismatic booksellers have it from time to time (check abebooks.com or the dealers directly).

    Check out the Southern Gold Society

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