Newman Portal Adds Half Crazy

Recently added to Newman Portal is the latest issue of Half Crazy, the electronic publication of the Seated Half Society. The Bill Bugert volumes on the Liberty Seated Half Dollar (1839-1891) die varieties, first appearing in 2010, have spurred interest in this long running 19th century American series. Although the set consists of over a thousand die marriages, these coins were produced in large quantities, and many varieties are available at accessible prices.

The current issue of Half Crazy includes an interview with John Dannreuther on proof coinage, a call for census information on the 1849 Doubled Date and 1873 No Arrows Open 3 varieties, and an overview of the 1841-O "baseball crack" reverse. Half Crazy is edited by Dennis Fortier and is issued quarterly. To subscribe, contact Dennis at ricajun@msn.com.

Image: 1841-O 50c w/"baseball crack" reverse, PCGS EF45, Heritage Auctions 2017 Winter FUN, lot 4345, realized $2,820. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions. The arcing die cracks emulate the seams of a baseball.

Link to Half Crazy on Newman Portal:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/publisherdetail/548913

Link to Bill Bugert publications on Newman Portal:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/booksbyauthor/361