New Busties

mark_h · 07-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Below are my newest busties. I did not include the attributes so others can practise if they want. Both should be pretty easy. As always all comments or grading opinions are welcome.

physics-fan3.14 · 07-01-2009, 09:28 PM

Come on, you're throwing softballs

First one looks like a nice VF O-105 R1.
Second is an AU O-112a R2.

Nice busties

mark_h · 07-01-2009, 09:38 PM

Yep correct. I knew they would be easy

. Also one of the reason I bought them. I knew they were varieties I did not have.

chip · 07-01-2009, 09:39 PM

That eagle has attitude! Two nice ones.

I have a question about overtons book, is it worth it to buy one new, are they updated and revised often? Or would a used one suffice?

Another question, do you use your books as references or do you read and study them as you would a textbook?

mark_h · 07-01-2009, 09:58 PM

I know some people can read and remember different things about varieties to help them remember the varieties. The only one I remember off the top of my head is the 1806 O-109 and O-109A - the without stem variety.

I am not to that point where I can remember varieties and doubt if I will ever get there - I use my reference book at home and I use one at the coin store. There is also a quick reference guide available - never really looked at it. When shopping on ebay I keep the book handy - I validate what the seller says. Or if they did not include the overton number I try to figure it out myself.

I have the 4th edition Parsley book - it works for me and I see nothing wrong with a used book. I am not sure how often they change.

tmoneyeagles · 07-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Mark those are nice busties

One question though, I haven't found a good overton book/guide yet.. Can you recommend one to use, and where to find one? I'd like to get a little more acclimated with overtons, and busties overall

Thanks

physics-fan3.14 · 07-01-2009, 10:27 PM

I would definitely recommend getting the 4th edition of the Parsley (formerly Overton) book. It was updated and a lot of things were added. But a used copy of the 4th edition would work just as well as a new copy

T$, you're two main choices are Overton/Parsley or Edgar Souder's Bust Half Fever. These are the standard references. I don't have Souder's book, I hear its excellent. I do have the Overton guide, of course.

If you don't want to drop the cash on a book (they aren't cheap), I also reference coinzip quite a bit: http://coinzip.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=lebust

I definitely use the book as a reference, but I also pull it out and just look through it to relax sometimes. I'm always learning what sort of things are good identifiers, what to look for on certain varieties, etc. I don't really memorize individual varieities, more like getting familiar with everything.

vipergts2 · 07-02-2009, 08:02 AM

Those are two nice looking coins. both great in there own way.

**GDJMSP** · 07-02-2009, 08:37 AM

Particularly like the '26 - AU50. The '20 I would say F15. TPG grades, AU55 and VF25 - another series that they over-grade consistently.

**green18** · 07-02-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tmoneyeagles

Mark those are nice busties

One question though, I haven't found a good overton book/guide yet.. Can you recommend one to use, and where to find one? I'd like to get a little more acclimated with overtons, and busties overall

Thanks

Am seriously considering this one T$......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Capped-Bust-Half...16039012r16988

What do the rest of you guys think?

**green18** · 07-02-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green18

Am seriously considering this one T$......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Capped-Bust-Half-Dollar-COMBO-PAK!-Multimedia-CD-&-BOOK_W0QQitemZ380131349246QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ200 90616?IMSfp=TL090616039012r16988

What do the rest of you guys think?

Well, I bit and guess what? (I'm sure many of you already know) It's Edgar.....learn something new everyday.

mark_h · 07-02-2009, 01:13 PM

If you get it you need to know how it is. Personally I would want a book that covers all varieties. I know there is a quick pocket guide that I should get.

**green18** · 07-02-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_h

If you get it you need to know how it is. Personally I would want a book that covers all varieties. I know there is a quick pocket guide that I should get.

I've got the Parsley book (4th ed.). Got "Bust Half Fever" too.

tmoneyeagles · 07-02-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by physics-fan3.14

I would definitely recommend getting the 4th edition of the Parsley (formerly Overton) book. It was updated and a lot of things were added. But a used copy of the 4th edition would work just as well as a new copy

T$, you're two main choices are Overton/Parsley or Edgar Souder's Bust Half Fever. These are the standard references. I don't have Souder's book, I hear its excellent. I do have the Overton guide, of course.

If you don't want to drop the cash on a book (they aren't cheap), I also reference coinzip quite a bit: http://coinzip.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=lebust

I definitely use the book as a reference, but I also pull it out and just look through it to relax sometimes. I'm always learning what sort of things are good identifiers, what to look for on certain varieties, etc. I don't really memorize individual varieities, more like getting familiar with everything.

Thanks, and I know they aren't cheap, I did some research for myself, once you said what book you use.
I bookmarked that link

When I get more into Bust Halves, I will get into the buying of a book like that

Thanks