The American Numismatic Association debuts online version of the hobby’s premiere color magazine, The Numismatist. The June 2008 issue is free for everyone, while forthcoming issues are available only to ANA members through a secure member log-in.
The American Numismatic Association has launched an online version of The Numismatist at www.money.org. Members now can access all current and future magazine issues over the
Internet, anytime, anywhere.
The electronic edition replicates the print version using a “flip-page” PDF format. No special software is required.
Every high-resolution page is print-ready. Readers can zoom in for a closer look, search articles for keywords, or use the handy table of contents to go right to items of interest.
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Billy G. Crawford’s latest bi-monthly issue of Die Variety News magazine is now available online and for free.
The 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:
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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.
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1988 Lincoln Cent Transitional Varieties
1988 Philadelphia Lincoln cents mated with reverse designs of 1989 cents.
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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.
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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.
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2006 Lincoln Cent Strange Reverse Specimens
Specimen examples of raised remnants in the Memorial bay area of the reverse of 2006 Lincoln cents.
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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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