Bust Half Date Set

I've decided to embark on a quest to do a date set for bust halves. I am hoping to learn Overton varieties as well as.the history behind them. Here is my list and my coins so far!

 

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Awesome.... check out BustieGuide.com to help ya with atributions.

 

Check out Dave's Bust Half Dollars site for Overton numbers.

http://www.maibockaddict.com/

 

Your list looks about as full as my Type Set have list

 

It's a great series and quite addicting . (like all coins ) You are going to need Parsleys book , but it's well worth it . I have the 4th Edition which has bad pictures , they're adequate but that's all . Get the 3rd or 5th .

 

Oh and definitely check out Coin Zip Allen's site , it's very helpful .

http://coinzip.com/bustieguide/

 

well, good luck!

 

Good luck. Start working the 1815/2 now. It is a nice set to complete.

 

I only have a phone or else I would have.

 

Also thanks for the sites! I've been killing for an attribution page!

 

Good start, Jonathan, but try to use spreadsheet SW and save some money for slabbed VF coins. Quality over quantity. You won't regret it ;-)

 

you know I cant afford those . I don't have a lot of money. I only get money from coins I sell. For being 15 I think I am doing good for bust halves.

 

Especially for a Wal-Mart smart phone with little memory (that I have to manage a lot). I probably got something on my phone. It is android! So it is very flexable thankfully. Can easily manage my files, documents, PDF's, and such.

 

In general, there is no reason whatsoever to slab VF busties --there are at most 3 dates (and I would say only 1 or 2) where the slab costs are less than any added premium. 1815, 1807, and maybe 1820. And since--unlike many, if not most-- I highly recommend buying the keys closer to LAST rather than first, I see no reason to limit one's collection to slabs only.

I do, however, agree that overall raising your requirements to VF rather than VG to F is something to consider. For most years there is not enough price gap between the grades not to go with the VF.

Edit to add: Just noticed that you include the reeded edges as well. The '36 reeded edge should be slabbed as well.

 

Yeah just depends. Just a year set really. Might expand to varieties. You are right too. These Bust Half Dollars are some of the most addicting coins! More addicting then the Ike's, Kennedys, Peace Dollars, Mercury Dimes! I'll have to make you my Go-To for Bust Halves when I am scratching my head. Part of the fun is finding out the varieties AFTER you buy them, and to see if you struck lucky! I know I struck lucky on that 1829 Large Letters! It is really cool to have a key variety. I hope to find a year over year variety eventually. Their varieties just fascinate me so much. It shows the history of the mint.

 

Well, you will eventually have a year over year variety...ALL the 1815s are overdates...1815/12s.

I will tell you, though. Most bustie collectors start out saying all they want is a type coin--then, it's a date set--all of a sudden, now one needs to put together a Red Book collection--the final stages of bust half fever have one trying to put together a complete collection by Overton die marriages (actually only done twice in history).

Bust half fever is real...it's contagious...it is consuming. Beware!

 

I need a doctor quick! I need the Bust Half Fever Book to look this up! I am experiencing a lot of symptoms! It will consume not only your money, but your collection make-up! I should have read the signs earlier! Haha. I don't know if I should feed this addiction! I am going into expensive waters!

 

I suggested to go for certified VF20-35 coins so he doesn't buy cleaned, damaged or corroded coins w/o being aware of it. In the long run, it's better to save some money and buy 1-2 coins per year. Just had a quick look at eBay, found some VF30s for about $100. I know it's hard to wait instead of getting a bargain now!!! ;-)