"Significant US Patterns"

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RYK
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I first noticed a section in the Red Book Significant US Patterns today. I was surprised, astonished, to see that the Red Book chose to include such a section, albeit a small one. As an advanced beginner in the pattern area, I was equally surprised to see what were the selections. Sure, some of the biggies are in there, but they also chose some coins that are rather pedestrian.

My preference would be to either have an objective criteria as to what patterns to include or delete patterns completely. The way that it is done now tends to leave the uninitiated with the notion that the patterns included are the important ones and the others are unimportant. I think that is not fair to those of us who collect the INSignificant US Patterns. image

What are your thoughts?

(If this has been discussed before, please direct me to the link and accept my most humble apologies for bringing it up again image ).
My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132

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  • Broadstruck
    Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Significant US Patterns must be the ones that start at 6 figures image
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  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    As the person that made the selections of which patterns to include, I tend to like the selections. image

    However, calling them "Significant US Patterns" is misleading, for the reasons you state. I'll try to get that changed for next year.

    As for how the selections were made, the idea was to show a cross section of what exists, with a focus on pieces that have good stories or that are especially attractive. And, of course, the motive was to get people interested in patterns. Hopefully, it has been successful in that regard.
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Significant US Patterns must be the ones that start at 6 figures image >>



    Actually, they are in all price ranges ($1500 and up).
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • Batman23
    Batman23 Posts: 5,472 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I do not have any patterns as my deep pockets are empty. From what I have seen, there are enough patterns out there to fill its own book. I do like that the Red Book includes a small section of patterns just to show that coins exist that are different from the issued types. That being said I suppose that they could have titled the section as "Just a few nice US Patterns" just to make you happyimage
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>As the person that made the selections of which patterns to include, I tend to like the selections. image

    However, calling them "Significant US Patterns" is misleading, for the reasons you state. I'll try to get that changed for next year.

    As for how the selections were made, the idea was to show a cross section of what exists, with a focus on pieces that have good stories or that are especially attractive. And, of course, the motive was to get people interested in patterns. Hopefully, it has been successful in that regard. >>



    A-ha! I suspected as much. image

    It is indeed an eclectic sampling, but I would agree that the title of the chapter is misleading. How about "Selected US Patterns" or "A Sampling of US Patterns"?

    My concern is that, as an example, the J-204 gets more action and interest than the very similar J-202 and J-206 just because it is now in the Red Book. The same might be said for other issues.

    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • Broadstruck
    Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Significant US Patterns must be the ones that start at 6 figures image >>



    Actually, they are in all price ranges ($1500 and up). >>



    Wow then all my US Patterns are Significant ones! image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Significant US Patterns must be the ones that start at 6 figures image >>



    Actually, they are in all price ranges ($1500 and up). >>



    Wow then all my US Patterns are Significant ones! image >>



    Unless you are buying damaged or moderately circulated, it's hard to do much damage in patterns for less than $1500. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow then all my US Patterns are Significant ones!

    Actually, they are.
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Any pioneer patterns?? image
    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    I think it is fine to be all over the place as long as they note the rarity or the ease of obtaining the example photographed.
  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Any pioneer patterns?

    Not a bad idea, especially for issuers that did not strike gold. But it would probably be in the Pioneer section.
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • Barry
    Barry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>Wow then all my US Patterns are Significant ones!

    Actually, they are. >>


    Are they full-time patterns or part-time patterns?
  • Dentuck
    Dentuck Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭
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    RYK makes some good recommendations for other headings for that section ("Selected" and "A Sampling of").

    Any other suggestions?


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  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    How about just "Patterns and Experimental Pieces"?

    The text already explains that this is not a complete catalog of patterns. And you can advertise the Judd book on the adjacent page...
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • ColonialCoinUnion
    ColonialCoinUnion Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>How about just "Pattern and Experimental Pieces"? >>



    I like this idea.

    Coin Rarities Online
  • IGWT
    IGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
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    Can't think of a single good idea. image
  • Dentuck
    Dentuck Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭
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    "A Diverse and Non-Comprehensive Smattering of Pattern Coins, Experimental and Trial Strikes, and Pièces de Caprice"

    [heading continued on next page]

  • SaorAlba
    SaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The most significant US Pattern is the one I own. The only one I own. The one I looked for for over 10 years.
  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The most significant US Pattern is the one I own. The only one I own. The one I looked for for over 10 years.

    Well, what was it???
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Can't think of a single good idea. image >>



    How 'bout "The Stuff Nobody Can Afford ..."?

    Yes, I'll delete this soon.

    image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • NHSBaseball
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    << <i>image >>



    What a cool looking piece- I like that a lot.
    "College men from LSU- went in dumb, come out dumb too..."
    -Randy Newmanimage
  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    "The Stuff Nobody Can Afford"

    That need a little "TM" by it. image
    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>image >>



    What a cool looking piece- I like that a lot. >>



    Don't bother. It's on the Insignificant US Patterns list. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>"The Stuff Nobody Can Afford"

    That need a little "TM" by it. image >>



    The Stuff Nobody Can Afford™

    Done! image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • eCoinquest
    eCoinquest Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭
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    How 'bout "The Stuff Nobody Can Afford™ ..."?



    Like thatimage

    I like that trick.
  • eCoinquest
    eCoinquest Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭
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    You type faster than me.image
  • IGWT
    IGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>"The Stuff Nobody Can Afford"

    That need a little "TM" by it. image >>



    The Stuff Nobody Can Afford™

    Done! image >>



    Brilliant!
  • Stella
    Stella Posts: 737 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Don't worry, RYK. Most of the patterns that I have owned have been "Insignificant." image
    Coin collector since childhood and New York Numismatist at Heritage Auctions.
  • Dentuck
    Dentuck Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭
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    If you're interested in U.S. patterns: the next edition of Judd will be in full color.

  • SaorAlba
    SaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My pattern is insignificant to the Redbook too. But it has multiple attractions to me. Large size, old and borrowed design emblematic of a by then obsolete coinage, and a proposed non PM coin.
  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My pattern is insignificant to the Redbook too. But it has multiple attractions to me. Large size, old and borrowed design emblematic of a by then obsolete coinage, and a proposed non PM coin.

    Ah, an 1868 Large Cent! Good one coin pattern collection!
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • Mark
    Mark Posts: 3,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Andy:

    The way Red Book typically works to boost demand for listed items, the best title for the next edition might be "Patterns that recently rose the most in price"
    Mark


  • Quarternut
    Quarternut Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>If you're interested in U.S. patterns: the next edition of Judd will be in full color. >>



    Color would be nice, but how can that be accomplished for some of the esoteric items without new pictures being taken? Does anyone know who owns some of these items?

    I also hope that a lot of the listings will be changed, as I see many problems that need to be corrected, especially with the early federal (pre 1836) period.

    QN

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  • Coinosaurus
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    << <i>My pattern is insignificant to the Redbook too. But it has multiple attractions to me. Large size, old and borrowed design emblematic of a by then obsolete coinage, and a proposed non PM coin.

    Ah, an 1868 Large Cent! Good one coin pattern collection! >>



    I was reading an old QDB fixed price list and he was pumping up this coin like it was the 1913 nickel. That would seem presumptuous today, but fifty years ago 1913s weren't selling for seven figures.
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  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>My pattern is insignificant to the Redbook too. But it has multiple attractions to me. Large size, old and borrowed design emblematic of a by then obsolete coinage, and a proposed non PM coin.

    Ah, an 1868 Large Cent! Good one coin pattern collection! >>



    It's in the Red Book chapter on "Significant US Patterns". image

    I was reading an old QDB fixed price list and he was pumping up this coin like it was the 1913 nickel.

    There is also a chapter on it in More Adventures in Rare Coins.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132

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