Coin Books - Penny Whimsy A revision of Early American Cents, 1793-1814: An Exercise in Descriptive Classification with Tables of Rarity and Value

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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780880000871 ISBN: 0880000872 Label: Quarterman Publications Manufacturer: Quarterman Publications Number Of Pages: 340 Publication Date: 1976 Publisher: Quarterman Publications Studio: Quarterman Publications
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: early large cents Comment: the copper cent output of the early philadelphia mint was severely hampered by dies of poor quality materials, a new die could break after just a few pieces were struck,the dies were repaired using parts from other dies, thus striking a new coin that differed slightly from the original piece,the original,in fact became a rare coin as only a few pieces were struck, even though it was possibly a common date! Dr Sheldon in his book Penny Whimsy,spent a lifetime cataloging each coin struck,and assigning a rarity number. An ideal research book for the large cent collector,you may have a rarity and not be aware of it! Customer Rating: Summary: This is THE cornerstone of any library for collectors. Comment: Penny Whimsy is the essential reference for people interested in collecting early U.S. cents. Sheldon writes in a very entertaining and informative manner, even if his subject is very detailed. Please contact me if you want any more details on Penny Whimsy. This is NOT a price guide -- it is much better. Not an investment book! Just a book for real collectors!