EARLY HALF DOLLAR DIE VARIETIES 1794–1836

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The One Hundred Greatest Items Of United States Numismatic Literature Rank: Number 42


Clain-Stefanelli 12330, Davis 819

Following the early copper enthusiasts, Overton's disciples are among the most zealous of the variety hunters. Early halves are fertile ground for collectors, rich in variety and ample in number. The workhorse of early American silver, and struck in greater quantities than its brethren of the same metal, the bust series in particular remains highly available to today's collector, though to be sure rare varieties are scattered about. The 1817/4, Overton-102, is particularly well known in this regard and commands the front pages of the hobby press whenever a new specimen is discovered. Overton's variety work is definitive and remains the standard for early half dollar attribution. The fourth edition, published in 2005 with twice the page count of the original, contains updates from Overton's son-in-law, Don Parsley, including new oversized photographs and condition consensus data.

1st Edition

First Edition.Photo courtesy of Thomas Wetter Numismatic Library.
First Edition.
Photo courtesy of Thomas Wetter Numismatic Library.
First edition dust jacket.Photo courtesy of Steve Stupe Numismatic Library.
First edition dust jacket.
Photo courtesy of Steve Stupe Numismatic Library.

OVERTON, Al. EARLY HALF DOLLAR DIE VARIETIES 1794–1836.
Colorado Springs, CO: 1967
349pp,
Octavo: 23.5 x 16.5 cm
Hardbound: Maroon cloth, lettered in gilt, dust jacket


Revised Edition

Revised edition.Photo courtesy of Steve Stupe Numismatic Library.
Revised edition.
Photo courtesy of Steve Stupe Numismatic Library.
Revised edition dust jacket.Photo courtesy of Mark Borckardt Numismatic Library.
Revised edition dust jacket.
Photo courtesy of Mark Borckardt Numismatic Library.

Colorado Springs, CO: 1970
288pp,
Octavo
Hardbound: Green cloth, lettered in gilt, dust jacket

4 page Transition table for revised edition available.


1987 Supplement

1987 Supplement.Photo courtesy of Mark Borckardt Numismatic Library.
1987 Supplement.
Photo courtesy of Mark Borckardt Numismatic Library.

n.p.: Bust Half Nut Club, 1987
no pagination (~40pp), illustrated
Octavo
Softbound: Green card covers


3rd Edition

Third edition. Photo courtesy of NBS Member.
Third edition.
Photo courtesy of NBS Member.

Escondido, CA: 1990

Third edition dust jacket.Photo courtesy of Wayne K. Homren Numismatic Library.
Third edition dust jacket.
Photo courtesy of Wayne K. Homren Numismatic Library.

676pp, illustrated
Octavo
Hardbound: Green cloth, lettered in gilt, dust jacket


3rd Edition, Special

Escondido, CA: 1990
676pp, illustrated
Octavo
Hardbound: Black pebbled cloth, lettered in gilt, dust jacket

Limited to 100 copies, numbered.


4th Edition

Fourth edition.Photo courtesy of Steve Stupe Numismatic Library.
Fourth edition.
Photo courtesy of Steve Stupe Numismatic Library.
Fourth edition dust jacket.Photo courtesy of Wayne K. Homren Numismatic Library.
Fourth edition dust jacket.
Photo courtesy of Wayne K. Homren Numismatic Library.

Murrieta, GA: 2005
756pp, illustrated
Octavo
Hardbound: Green cloth, lettered in gilt, dust jacket

New variety leaf 122a available.




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