RENAISSANCE OF AMERICAN COINAGE SERIES Público Deposited
The E-Sylum: Volume 7, Number 1, January 4, 2004, Article 11
RENAISSANCE OF AMERICAN COINAGE SERIES
Roger Burdette writes: "Dick Johnson sent me an extract from
your current E-Sylum edition mentioning my book "Renaissance
of American Coinage, 1916-1921."I would like to add that there are actually three books in the
series with similar titles:
"Renaissance of American Coinage, 1905-1908";
"Renaissance of American Coinage, 1909-1913"; and,
"Renaissance of American Coinage, 1916-1921."The 1916-21 book is complete; the 1905-1908 book is about
95% done awaiting only some new photos and minor editing;
the 1909-1913 book is about 75% complete with some
research holes and photos to fill. Each volume has between 325
and 350 pages. Together the books present the first
comprehensive examination of this innovative period in
American coinage design.The research approach is the same for all three: operating
records and other primary sources contemporary with events.
Very limited use of contemporary or modern published material.
Wide range of archives and private papers consulted. All
documents are referenced to their sources which will permit
future researchers to find the documents and corroborate/refute
statements as new information becomes available.I hope this information will be useful to your members."
[We'll eagerly look forward to the publication of the series;
This was a very exciting and important era in U.S. numismatics,
and we're sure the books will be well-received. By the way,
for a taste of Roger's work, see his article in the January 12,
2004 issue of Coin World (p88). "By Hammer and Anvil: Mint
Officials Order an American Heritage Destroyed" discusses the
destruction of hubs, dies and related material on May 24-25,
1910, at the direction of Mint Director Abram Piatt Andrew.- 2004-01-04
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