By redbook variety by cohen variety rarity scales early copper dealers shawn yancey tom reynolds chris mccawley the butternut company. All business strike half cent obverses and reverses are illustrated by full color 3. This fascinating series has not gotten the full respect it deserves, but that has also helped keep prices somewhat more affordable than the bigbrother large cents. Attribution of cohen varieties is made easier with the more recent and better illustrated book by ron manley. For serious us half cent enthusiasts fuhrmans new book. American half cents the little half sisters a reference book on the united states half cent coined from 1793 to 1867.
Though both cohen and walter breen are deceased, their respective reference books on the half cent series remain in numismatic circulation. Despite what the coins face value might lead you to believe with regard to this coins size, the reality was that this piece was nearly the size of a modern quarter. The two best books on the half cent are the cohen book mentioned earlier and the breen book shown in the link in toothpullers post. Only about 50 to 100 examples of 1809 classic head half cent, w1 are known today, a small figure. Home auctionarchive half cents large cents braided hair half cents 1857 braided hair half cent cohen 1 pcgs xf40 back to searchbrowse page for a larger item image, use the arrow lower right hand corner. The luster is bold and frosty, with swift cartwheels encircling. Sol taylor of sherman oaks is president of the society of lincoln cent collectors and author of the standard guide to the lincoln cent.
Wow, if you are into half cents this book is absolutely impossible to live without. Monnaies antiques, philippe ier, antoninien, cohen 240. There are multiple subvarieties of each of these two main varieties. Half cents by cohen varieties exludes proofonly issues and restrikes. Because of the way they were made, and because they were the money of the people, half cents have a charm and character that few other denominations can have, and this charm and interest come through clearly in the book. If you are fond of us half cents, ed fuhrman has a new book out. I picked this up for my 7070 book i liked the way the coin looked and bought it based on that, but i notice this cohen designation and i cant. The luster is bold and frosty, with swift cartwheels encircling both sides. A reference book on the united states half cent coined from 1793 to 1857 cohen, roger s on. Eckberg says he wrote the book because much new research about the coins design, engraving and manufacture has been developed since the cohen and.
Jun 30, 20 the 1794 half cent, cohen 7 american half cents. Half cents complete variety set by cohen numbers, circulation. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Walter breen encyclopedia of united states half cents 1984 roger cohen american half. Copper specialists are familiar with the primary work on u. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the braided hair type half cents items. A reference book on the united states half cent coined from 1793 to 1857, wigglesworth. Half cents half cents by date by redbook variety by cohen variety rarity scales early copper. Beautiful and distinctive golden toning displays multicolored highlights of deep orange and pale blue, with subtle hints of violet and sea green. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st.
Classic head and braided hair half cents will be covered in volume 2 coming out later this year. Also many key varieties are in breens complete encyclopedia of u. Apr 30, 20 no offense, but unless half cents are different from large cents i would say just the spacing of the 4 to bust and liberty to the head preclude this from being a c2. There are a couple of primary ways that enthusiasts tend to collect this series. Several books have been written exclusively on the halfcent series. My suggestion would be to work on type first half cent type.
Half cents walter breen, walter breens encyclopedia of united states half cents 1983 and roger cohen, american half cents, the little half sisters, 2 nd edition 1982. Full red examples are almost impossible from the early years, and its not until the 1828 issue that the first ms65rd specimen still survives. Get the books and have him attribute what the two of you findbuy. Half cents half cents by date by redbook variety by cohen variety rarity scales early copper dealers shawn yancey tom reynolds chris mccawley the butternut company sites of interest early american coppers coin facts. Cohen c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 and c6 are the low relief normal types where as c7 c8 and c9 are the high relief varieties. You can still find these at coin shows and on ebay. Greysheet is the trusted source for collectible, rare coin and currency pricing since 1963. Walter breens half cent reference, while it includes beautiful photos, has not gained a large following. A reference book on the united states half cent coined from 1793 to 1857 hardcover january 1, 1982 by roger s cohen author 3 ratings see all formats and editions. I offer free shipping, so what you bid is what you pay. American half cents the little half sisters a reference.
On the reverse the fraction has the 20 closer together than the 00 figures. Jul 22, 2002 in their place ngc will utilize the numbering system devised by roger s. During its first years, the halfcent was comprised of pure copper and was valued at 1200th of a dollar, or one half cent. There are two books that i use regularly for half cents, and they are. It does not rehash the wealth of supplementary information in breen, but it does correct a number of breens errors.
This is the book that helps you attribute the half cent varieties by cohen number, and it. About 1803 c1 r1 half cents cohen varieties click the button below for catalogspecific information about this item. The roger cohen archives a unique record of half cent collecting. This classic coin was minted at the old philadelphia mint. American half cents, the little half sisters 1982 edition. Dec 29, 2019 home auctionarchive half cents large cents braided hair half cents 1851 braided hair half cent cohen 1 pcgs xf45 bn back to searchbrowse page for a larger item image, use the arrow lower right hand corner. Snippet results will appear in the newman portal search results. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Numismatic books early coppers early american copper coins. Half cents by redbook varieties exludes proofonly issues and restrikes. Draped bust half cents volume starts series of new books. These coins were a necessity to commence at the time, most circulated for years. The slow development of collector interest is mirrored by the long years of service seen by ebenezer gilberts 1916 handbook, the united states half cents. This item is for one book, the yellow hardback 2nd edition of roger s.
Cohens american half cents, the little half sisters. About 1803 c3 r1 half cents cohen varieties click the button below for catalogspecific information about this item. Cohen s book is out of print, but his numbering system is still widely used. Walter breens encyclopedia of united states half cents 17931857 by walter breen, 1983. Half cent values reflect rarity, condition and popularity as a collectible.
American half cents the little half sisters a reference book on the united states half cent coined from 1793 to 1867 cohen, roger s. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Liberty cap 179397 draped bust 180008 classic head 180936 braided hair 184057 mixed lots. Oct 21, 2020 american half cents, the little half sisters by roger s. Maybe concentrate on a grade range, particular look, etc.
A quickfinder for attributing varieties of united states half cents. The inclusion of this denomination within the mint act of 1792 was at the insistence of alexander hamilton, who reasoned. A reference book on the united states half cent coined from 1793 to 1857 hardcover january 1, 1982 by roger s cohen author 3. Cohen s american half cents first published 1971, has become the definitive resource for half cent collectors. A quickfinder for attributing varieties of united states half cents gregory s. Monumental key date 1796 with pole half cent tied for finest certified 1796 liberty cap half cent. The half cent handbookdraped bust varieties18001808. The pictures are all 2 to 3 inches in diameter and very clearly shot. Early american copper coins large cents and half cents 17931857 were the. Early american copper coin project american numismatic. It supplants cohen in the way that cohen supplanted gilbert. Draped bust half cents volume starts series of new books coin world. Even two or three of a type is okay, but try to get one of each major subtype early.
Get the best deals on us half cents when you shop the largest online selection at. In my opinion, this is the standard reference for half cents. American half cents the little half sisters second edition by roger s. A cohen 1 variety of 1804 draped bust half cent was the coin that prompted ed fuhrmans pursuit of researching and writing his book series. This is the book that helps you attribute the half cent varieties by cohen number, and it includes lots of photographs and descriptions. Feb 20, 2021 copper specialists are familiar with the primary work on u. New half cent handbook looks to demystify collecting half.
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