What is the best guide for attributing Capped Bust Quarters?

coin22lover · November 1, 2009 7:08AM

I am wondering what the "main" or "best" guide is that people use for attributing and cherry picking rare varieties?

STONE · November 1, 2009 7:28AM

Tompkins new book!

abitofthisabitofthat · November 1, 2009 7:31AM

<< Tompkins new book! >>

Agreed. No question.

Barndog · November 1, 2009 7:37AM

RTS · November 1, 2009 7:40AM

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coin22lover · November 1, 2009 7:43AM

Hmm, yes I did look into that one. His website seems to have trouble loading and I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere. But then again, I haven't looked very hard yet. I'm seeing a couple priced around $90...does that seem about right?

Barndog · November 1, 2009 8:14AM

<< Hmm, yes I did look into that one. His website seems to have trouble loading and I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere. But then again, I haven't looked very hard yet. I'm seeing a couple priced around $90...does that seem about right? >>

use internet explorer on his web site, maybe an older version. You can buy the books from Rich Uhrich (the website I used to hotlink the photo). Around ninety dollars is about right.

DaveG · November 1, 2009 8:17AM

Wizard Coin Supply has it for $85, but I didn't see any at Brooklyn Gallery.

The book came out last year - it may be close to selling out (depending on how big the print run was).

MrHalfDime · November 1, 2009 9:01AM

As others have stated, Steve Tompkins new book on the Capped Bust quarters is certainly the one to own, particularly if you collect them by die marriage, or 'varieties'. The A. W. Browning book, and any of its iterations, is of value and interest only to numismatic book collectors now that the definitive Tompkins book is available. I suspect that the Tompkins book will remain the standard for many years to come, as it is so thoroughly researched and well illustrated. If $90 seems a bit much to you now, just wait until you have the book in hand, and have had some time to review its pages. You will never regret spending the money, and will wonder how you ever got along without it.

Arizonadesertrat · November 1, 2009 1:29PM

Any collector with an interest in early federal coinage should own a copy of the Tompkins book----it's beautifully done.

coin22lover · November 1, 2009 1:37PM

Great

I have a copy on the way now.

Bithrate · November 1, 2009 1:41PM

Yup - you definitely won't get a better book than Tompkins' CBQ book. $90 for the amount of info in there is a steal.

CoinRaritiesOnline · November 1, 2009 9:49PM

<< Yup - you definitely won't get a better book than Tompkins' CBQ book. $90 for the amount of info in there is a steal. >>

Agreed. $90 might sound like a lot for a book -- until you start paging through this one. It's a fabulous deal.

Billet7 · November 4, 2009 7:01AM

Yup great book...I would buy it even if I didn't like bust quarters...it's that cool!

doh · November 4, 2009 7:08AM

I've heard great things about this book, but haven't ponied up the dough yet. Maybe for Christmas....

Billet7 · November 4, 2009 7:12AM

<< I've heard great things about this book, but haven't ponied up the dough yet. Maybe for Christmas.... >>

If you sold that sweet 1815 or 1822 to me for a reasonable price...you would have plenty of money to get the book.

RyGuy · November 4, 2009 7:14AM

<< I've heard great things about this book, but haven't ponied up the dough yet. Maybe for Christmas.... >>

Going on my list as well...

doh · November 4, 2009 7:19AM

<< If you sold that sweet 1815 or 1822 to me for a reasonable price...you would have plenty of money to get the book. >>

I've told you, when I find a crusty XF45 1822, I'll sell you my 1822 in a heartbeat

The 1815, unfortunately, is probably locked away for quite awhile...

So from the sounds of it, I need this book. The weird thing is that I'm a librarian, so PAYING for a book is just so dang weird to me...

BECOKA · November 4, 2009 7:23AM

Being cheap since I don't collect the series there is past Heritage Auctions.

Oh and there is Russ Logan's set from Bowers here: Link

If you click on the date and variety it takes you to a photo with some information.

edited: Not sure if it's much help but I started a thread awhile back on the 1835 quarter which has a pretty good summary of varieties and rarity. Link

Quarternut · November 4, 2009 8:03AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I am glad that those collectors who have purchased the book feel that the value is there. Many people told me that I should have charged more for the book because it is worth more than $89.

I chose to limit the price as much as possible so that more collectors would buy it, as I felt that anything over $100 was prohibitive to some. Also, I have not been able to sell it wholesale to other book dealers to saturate the market, due to the margins that they want to work on. I am very glad a few have decided that it is still worth stocking.

Being cheap since I don't collect the series there is past Heritage Auctions.

Oh and there is Russ Logan's set from Bowers here: Link

If you click on the date and variety it takes you to a photo with some information.

The trouble is that most of this older information is not accurate and is based on Breen/Browning. Some catalogers have used my book, however not all. This will come with time...

Anyone wanting a copy for Christmas please PM me before Dec.10th to be sure and have it arrive by then. I would be happy to sign your copy if you so desire as well.

QN

Billet7 · November 4, 2009 8:12AM

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<< If you sold that sweet 1815 or 1822 to me for a reasonable price...you would have plenty of money to get the book. >>

I've told you, when I find a crusty XF45 1822, I'll sell you my 1822 in a heartbeat

The 1815, unfortunately, is probably locked away for quite awhile...

So from the sounds of it, I need this book. The weird thing is that I'm a librarian, so PAYING for a book is just so dang weird to me... >>

Just wanted to make sure you remembered. There is actually an 1822 on the BST that Gerard is selling...I expect that someone will buy it up quick!

coin22lover · November 5, 2009 1:46AM

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<< If you sold that sweet 1815 or 1822 to me for a reasonable price...you would have plenty of money to get the book. >>

I've told you, when I find a crusty XF45 1822, I'll sell you my 1822 in a heartbeat

The 1815, unfortunately, is probably locked away for quite awhile...

So from the sounds of it, I need this book. The weird thing is that I'm a librarian, so PAYING for a book is just so dang weird to me... >>

Just wanted to make sure you remembered. There is actually an 1822 on the BST that Gerard is selling...I expect that someone will buy it up quick! >>

I almost bought his 1822, but I've been buying so much stuff lately, there is only so much I can buy

It's a nice one for sure.

CorrodedColonial · November 12, 2009 8:00PM

One should also add the following two "other quarter texts" to their early quarter library. Even if some are of the opinion that these texts are "worthless".

Haseltine, J. W. Type Table of United States Dollars, Half Dollars and Quarter Dollars. Philadelphia, 1881 (reprinted 1927, 1968).

Duphorne, R. The Early Quarter Dollars of The United States. 1975.

Quarternut · November 13, 2009 2:54AM

<< One should also add the following two "other quarter texts" to their early quarter library. Even if some are of the opinion that these texts are "worthless".

Haseltine, J. W. Type Table of United States Dollars, Half Dollars and Quarter Dollars. Philadelphia, 1881 (reprinted 1927, 1968).

Duphorne, R. The Early Quarter Dollars of The United States. 1975. >>

No numismatic literature is "worthless", there is always something to be gleamed from them.

These texts are both valuable for the serious student of the Bust Quarter series, however both are not useful in identifying die marriages or for the most up to date information when collecting the series and are not necessary to enjoy the series. Just my HO.

QN

firstmint · November 13, 2009 4:55AM

Philadelphia collector / dealer J. Colvin Randall was involved with Haseltine for at least two years before Haseltine published "his" "type table" auction catalogue in November 1881.

Let's give credit to both of these individuals for being astute numismatists and ahead of their time in classifying U.S. coinage by die variety.

123cents · November 13, 2009 4:59AM

Great book by Steve. I just wish I owned more bust quarters.

richardshipp · November 13, 2009 5:14AM

I opened my copy of Steve's book last night and was astounded. I only had time for a quick glance but not only does it appear to be chock full of detailed information and color pictures... just the book itself is very well done. I got mine through Rich Uhrich.

This is one of those books that if they limited printing will only increase in value over time.

BaseballAbs · November 13, 2009 5:39AM

I too love Steve's book. In fact Steve, if your reading this i want to say to you.....well done!!! It was my X-mas present to myself last year. I don't think a better book could possibly be composed and be able spend less then $100 to get it..I also purchased it from Rich Uhrich.. I really like dealing with Rich. He seems very knowledgable and has a great website. I hate it when you see some of these websites that look like the $10 hooker joint on some random street in Vegas.. (Sorry for tangent)

Billet7 · November 13, 2009 5:47AM

<< I too love Steve's book. In fact Steve, if your reading this i want to say to you.....well done!!! It was my X-mas present to myself last year. I don't think a better book could possibly be composed and be able spend less then $100 to get it..I also purchased it from Rich Uhrich.. I really like dealing with Rich. He seems very knowledgable and has a great website. I hate it when you see some of these websites that look like the $10 hooker joint on some random street in Vegas.. (Sorry for tangent) >>

Seriously?

BaseballAbs · November 13, 2009 6:07AM

Who is this billet7 guy anyway??

What is the best guide for attributing Capped Bust Quarters?

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