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Die Variety News Magazine is Published: Issue #13 for May/June

Billy G. Crawford’s latest bi-monthly issue of Die Variety News magazine is now available online and for free.

Die Variety News Issue #13 CoverThe magazine’s May/June issue #13 sports, as its title suggests, a variety of interesting coin topics that are sure to please the collector. The numerous descriptive photos within the magazine are great in teaching new collectors about various coin die varieties while keeping experienced collectors well informed.

The magazine has started its third successful year in publication. This latest issue continues its tradition of top die variety news, including subjects on:

  • An analysis of the 2004-D Roosevelt Dime
    The cover story discusses an apparent double die resulting in "distinct and raised remnants" by Roosevelt’s ear.

  • 1988 Lincoln Cent Transitional Varieties
    1988 Philadelphia Lincoln cents mated with reverse designs of 1989 cents.

  • Wyoming State Quarter Double Die Reverse Varieties
    Several interesting photograph examples are included that show the doubling found toward the center of some Wyoming quarters.

  • Continuation of the Ocean-In-View (OIV) Reverse Doubled Die Nickel Series
    A continuation from the Die Variety News Mar/Apr 2008 issue showing additional coin photos highlighting several doublings discovered in some 2005-P nickels.

  • 2006 Lincoln Cent Strange Reverse Specimens
    Specimen examples of raised remnants in the Memorial bay area of the reverse of 2006 Lincoln cents.

  • Presidential Varieties & Heavy Abrading
    2007-P George Washington Presidential $1 coin examples highlighting "heavily abraded remnants" in the shoulder area of Liberty. Also, a 2008-P James Monroe dollar specimen.

In addition to the main article topics, the magazine includes its popular sections, “This & That” section, “World Varieties,” “Mint Error Showcase” and the “Variety Spotlight.

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