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Eckberg, William

Author, The Half Cent, 1793-1857: The Story of America's Greatest Little Coin (2019, 2022).

 



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    The Half Cent, 1793-1857: The Story of America's Greatest Little Coin 2022

    The Half Cent, 1793-1857: The Story of America's Greatest Little Coin

    Historical and die variety reference to the United States half cent series (1793-1857). From the Foreword by Harry E. Salyards:

    "Finally, unti now, the half cent has lacked an author able to write in an engaging conversational style while incorporating solid research evidence. As a trained scientist and lifelong teacher, Bill Eckberg is well suited to become the first to do so. Among the literature of early American copper as a whole, we have had homey narratives littered with pseudoscience, and ex-cathedra pronouncements aplenty. We have also had way too much 'history' written in the past subjunctive: narratives introducing each unsupported assertion with a phrase such as, 'Surely there would have been. . .'

    You will find none of that sort of thing here. What you will find is the voice of an enthusiastic collector who has made some unexpected discoveries over the course of his thirty years’ pursuit of the American half cent—a fascinating and still underappreciated series."

    Note: this document is not available with full-view on Newman Portal. 


    Coin Images From Books and Catalogs and the Newman Numismatic Portal 12/18/2024

    Coin Images From Books and Catalogs and the Newman Numismatic Portal

    This work explores the evolution of coin imaging technologies from early artistic representations and lithographs to modern high-resolution digital imaging. It highlights significant milestones, such as 19th-century photographic advancements and the role of early publications in numismatics, while contrasting these with contemporary digital formats. Through detailed comparisons, the work underscores the limitations of modern digital reproductions compared to high-resolution scans or original prints, emphasizing the enduring value of original numismatic materials for precise study. Additionally, it reflects on the preservation challenges posed by modern digital formats versus the longevity of printed materials.

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