What It Is
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Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties, Volume II, 6th Edition is a reference book by Bill Fivaz & J. T. Stanton (edited by Larry Briggs) that catalogs rare die varieties in U.S. coins.
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Volume II focuses on half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, and quarter dollars, covering “1800s to date.”
Key Features & What’s New
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Includes 442 die varieties, among popular series like Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, Barber silver coins, Liberty Seated coinage, etc.
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Adds 79 newly published varieties not seen in earlier editions.
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Markets values included, in multiple grades. So you can see what these rare varieties trade for depending on condition.
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Detailed photographs and photo enlargements show what to look for — doubled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, etc.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
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| Pages | 320 pages. |
| Format | Hardcover, spiral bound. 6 × 9 inches. |
| Publication Date | August 2023. |
Why It’s Useful for Collectors
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Helps you spot otherwise “ordinary” coins that have extra value due to rare die characteristics.
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If you collect dimes, quarters, etc., this book makes it easier to cherrypick — find varieties with premium value among bulk coins.
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Good cross-reference with standard numismatic guides; some varieties aren’t well documented elsewhere until books like this update.
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Especially valuable for serious collectors who submit coins for grading / certification, or track variety catalogs (e.g. VAMs, doubled dies, etc.).
