New listing 1933 century of progress colorado hk869 1 oz silver socalled dollar world fair. Beginning with the legendary erie canal completion issues of 1826, 5 years of american history is reflected in the array. Scarsdale coin remains the largest coin dealer of so called dollars in the country making a market both ways. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by hibler and. Beginning with the legendary erie canal completion issues of 1826, 5. When socalled dollars was published in 1963 it was the first, and more than forty years. Jeff shevlin, socalled guy david lisot, interviewer jeff shevlin, know as the socalled guy along with william hyder, has written a new book about a. When socalled dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. This lot comprises two different collections of so called half dollars or sterling silver medals, both housed in capital plastic holders, including. Whitman publishing releases an overview of socalled dollars. It is limited, probably, to some of the more popular pieces. I just started to research into the so called dollars over the past couple of weeks. There is a book coming, but as of yet i havent heard that its out yet.
Kappen was published in 1963 it was the first, and today, more than forty years later, it remains the only book on this specialized series of exposition, commemorative and monetary medals approximating dollar size. Detailed information about the coin socalled half dollar, project mercury telstar, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. This reverse is the same as on the confederate half dollars of 1861 which were restruck by bashlow and later by scott. For the first time, these significant pieces will be included in whitman publishings second deluxe edition of a guide book of united states coins the red book. Pelham, alabama the third edition of mega red the deluxe edition of the guide book of united states coins includes a tenpage fullcolor appendix on socalled dollars, a class of nearly 800 different historical medals, many of them struck by the united states mint the sections author, jeff shevlin, is a specialist in the field.
At the 2016 florida united numismatists annual winter convention, coinweek met up with socalled dollar expert jeff shevlin to ask him about the. I have given it a halfhearted attempt at trying to find one, but, no luck. Another possible implication is that more precise inclusionexclusion rules based on hk may allow cataloging of so called half dollars which are smaller than 33mm. Kennedy would replace benjamin franklin on the coinsocalled franklin half dollars had been produced since 1948. Hyder have announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. See the current value of walking liberty coins, and tips for collecting walking liberty half. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Stunning set of 6 socalled half dollars, lindberghedison.
Socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. Collecting socalled dollars is an intriguing and diverse area of study. Another possible implication is that more precise inclusionexclusion rules based on hk may allow cataloging of socalled half dollars which are smaller than 33mm. Socalled dollars fairs and expositions guide to value. The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of socalled dollars. Numismatist jeff shevlin is currently researching and preparing to. There are no reference books currently available and guessing the value and rarity is really quite difficult. The book, virtually the rosetta stone for this branch of exonumia. They get the name so called half dollars for the obvious reason they are the size of a half dollar. Smith also made so called half dollars for the 1947 pony express diamond jubilee in brass, silver, and nickel. Kennedy was also considered for the quarter but jackie kennedy requested the half dollar design instead, as she thought it less fitting to have george washington replaced. There have been a few major worlds fairs and similar expositions that have generated a plethora of different socalled dollars and related exonumia. Jan 03, 20 theres also the half moon design on the hudson so called dollar by chester beach, which later appeared on the hudson commemorative half dollar.
Moving from success to significance suggests the readers first half, was not significant, a notion i personally disagree with. I do have some pricing from the most recent redbook. As with so called dollars, one must research the frequency of appearance, grade and price. We offer competitive precious metals prices and secure 247 online ordering. Several socalled dollars were struck with the same design for the same event in a larger size than inchandahalf. Discover the world of charbneau socalled dollars, a new book by jeff shevlin and william d. Get the best deals on socalled dollars when you shop the largest online. I just started to research into the socalled dollars over the past couple of weeks. Socalled dollars also depict america as an ascendant economic power, with pieces celebrating various anniversaries of american businesses. This standard was not changed until 1837, when the law of january 18, 1837, specified 20614 grains. The book begins with the legendary erie canal completion issues of 1826 and proceeds to catalog 5 years of the golden age of american history, all the way up to 1961.
Walking liberty coins coin experts share their personal. Pony express diamond jubilee, changing ponies ms66. Collecting so called dollars is an intriguing and diverse area of study. Theres also the half moon design on the hudson socalled dollar by chester beach, which later appeared on the hudson commemorative half dollar. Get the best deals on socalled dollars when you shop the. New listing 1933 century of progress colorado hk869 1 oz silver so called dollar world fair. More than 750 varieties are known, half of which are associated with a. Jan 25, 2016 at the 2016 florida united numismatists annual winter convention, coinweek met up with so called dollar expert jeff shevlin to ask him about the status of his next scholarly book on so called dollars. The illustrated reference is the second in a series of books shevlin plans to publish to redefine and expand the field of collecting socalled dollars. Socalled dollars view precious metals prices apmex. Discover the world of charbneau so called dollars, a new book by jeff shevlin and william d. It appears one reason that hk may have chose the 33mm limit is that they are many 32mm medals. The columbian half dollar sold well, although it did not meet its authorized mintage limit.
Kenney authored an article on socalled dollars published in the julyaugust, 1953 edition of the coin collectors journal. Semicentennial hk5 to hk8 crystal palace hk9 to hk10b heenansayers boxing bout hk11 to hk11e bombardment of fort sumter. In part 2, we shall talk about collecting so called half dollars. So called half dollars are a most interesting and challenging area to collect. This site is intended to help collectors and dealers identify socalled dollars as listed in the major reference book socalled dollars by harold e. The illustrated reference is the second in a series of books shevlin plans to publish to redefine and expand the field of collecting so called dollars. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by. Semicentennial hk5 to hk8 crystal palace hk9 to hk10b heenansayers boxing bout hk11 to hk11e bombardment of fort sumter hk12 to hk12b pacific railway completion hk to hk15 pilgrim jubilee memorial hk10031003a san francisco mint coining press hk16 to hk18 battle of lexington centennial. After nearly half a century, it is still the only volume of its kind in existence. These old so called dollars are pretty neat except some collectors dont know what they are and they dont know that theyre really called scds, that turns out to be funny at times.
The third edition of mega red the deluxe edition of the guide book of united states coins includes a tenpage fullcolor appendix on socalled dollars, a class of nearly 800 different historical medals, many of them struck by the united states mint. Although there have been many propositions for reviving the book over the years, none were. The third edition of mega red the deluxe edition of the guide book of united states coins includes a tenpage fullcolor appendix on socalled dollars, a class of nearly 800 different historical medals, many of them struck by the united states mint the sections author, jeff shevlin, is a specialist in the field. So called dollar dealer jeff shevlin and william d.
There have also been a whole host of smaller or less wellknown expositions that have medals and associated items. Anyways, does anyone here happen to know whats up with this one. If you dont make a clear definition of any subject you write about, it will be argued about for generations. Includes exposition and commemorative medals, the bryan and lesher dollars and miscellanous monetary and other issues. Sep 14, 2019 where can i find an up to date price guide on so called dollars. Numismatist jeff shevlin is currently researching and preparing to publish a new book on so called dollars. So called dollars this site is intended to help collectors and dealers identify so called dollars as listed in the major reference book so called dollars by harold e. This may be my own interpretation and bias, so dont let that hinder you from reading, and benefitting, from a marvelous book. Socalled half dollar project mercury telstar tokens.
The sections author, jeff shevlin, is a specialist in the field. Home auctionarchive private, territorial and other private tokens 1947 c. The coin shown in the photos is the exact coin youll receive. Oct 06, 2011 jeff shevlin, so called guy david lisot, interviewer jeff shevlin, know as the so called guy along with william hyder, has written a new book about a specialty area in collecting so called dollars. The walking liberty half dollar coin was produced from 1916 to 1947. This lot comprises two different collections of socalled half dollars or sterling silver medals, both housed in capital plastic holders, including. Tom hoffman, dave hayes, jonathan brecher, and john dean. There are many unlisted varieties of socalled dollars that were unknown to hibler and kappen and to hkresearch and listings by fellow collectors, they have been included within these pages whenever possible. So called dollars also depict america as an ascendant economic power, with pieces celebrating various anniversaries of american businesses. Aug 24, 2015 the book, virtually the rosetta stone for this branch of exonumia, was updated in 2008 by four experts on so called dollars. Hyder have announced the release of their new book, so called dollars from the pacific coast expositions.
There are many unlisted varieties of so called dollars that were unknown to hibler and kappen and to hkresearch and listings by fellow collectors. When the half dollar was first issued, its weight was 208 grains and its fineness. Perhaps we are midway in our discussions no consensus yet. Jun 28, 2010 in part 2, we shall talk about collecting so called half dollars. The half dollar, sometimes referred to as the half for short or 50cent piece, is a united states coin worth 50 cents, or one half of a dollar.
I used to have a set but sold it and i dont have the images any longer. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by hibler. It is the largest united states circulating coin currently produced in both size and weight, being 1. The national coin holder with socalled half dollars that was illustrated in last weeks issue caught my eye.
Theres no obvious reason why they sell so high they are common but they bring good money. Edison centennial ngc ms65 back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. Call 800 3759006 to order socalled dollars at apmex. Smith socalled half dollar is in superb gem condition. Lindbergh, first nonstop flight new york to paris ms65 prooflike. That book today serves as the standard reference for so called dollars. Sep 01, 2017 pelham, alabama the third edition of mega red the deluxe edition of the guide book of united states coins includes a tenpage fullcolor appendix on socalled dollars, a class of nearly 800 different historical medals, many of them struck by the united states mint. Adams called roberts again on november 27 and authorized the project, stating that the. These socalled dollars were diverse in design and theme, and for.
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