Best book on complete US patterns?

ChrisRx · December 2, 2009 8:25AM

Just looking for a good read and this would seem interesting. The book must have full color photographs preferably of most (if not all) the coins.

pruebas · December 2, 2009 8:49AM

<< <i>The book must have full color photographs preferably of most (if not all) the coins. >>

I think that just about rules out everything other than the latest (Tenth Edition) of Judd.

If you don't need color, there are several other good references.

I don't believe any one volume, even the latest Judd, is considered to be totally complete.

RWB · December 2, 2009 8:54AM

In my opinion, the best overall book is Pollock. But, it is dated in some places and incorrect in others. An up-to-date replacement would be a great asset to pattern collectors and hobbyists in general. The revived Judd books are OK, but omit too much background information. It has nice color photos, too.

[Disclaimer: I'm a contributor to the Judd pattern books and revised much of the material for 1916, 1909, 1907, 1906 and 1921-22.]

yellowkid · December 2, 2009 9:01AM

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<< <i>The book must have full color photographs preferably of most (if not all) the coins. >>

I think that just about rules out everything other than the latest (Tenth Edition) of Judd.

If you don't need color, there are several other good references.

I don't believe any one volume, even the latest Judd, is considered to be totally complete. >>

I pretty recently added this to the numismatic library and have spent quite a bit of time with it, very enjoyable!

ChrisRx · December 2, 2009 9:03AM

Thanks guys. I was looking at getting

IGWT · December 2, 2009 9:07AM

One of the best resources (especially for pictures) is on the Internet: uspatterns.com (maintained forum member MrEureka with Saul Teichman). In addition, I rely mostly on Judd and also look to Pollock, Adams & Woodin, and Taxay (both the Encyclopedia and U.S. Mint and Coinage).

tahoe98 · December 2, 2009 9:38AM

.....of course you know this place.

patterns online.

pruebas · December 2, 2009 9:44AM

Agreed, uspatterns.com is an excellent resource--especially the commentary, which is lacking in the various books.

To see the pattern catalog (or concordance, as they call it) click Research Center on the left side, then Pattern Concordance in the center and scroll to the bottom of the page for the date range you are interested in.

savoyspecial · December 2, 2009 10:11AM

Pollock is a nicely done.....a used bookstore near me has a copy but it is near $200 and i havent pulled the trigger on it

RKKay · December 4, 2009 12:35PM

<< <i>Pollock is a nicely done.....a used bookstore near me has a copy but it is near $200 and i havent pulled the trigger on it >>

PM me on Pollock. Rick

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