Half Cent books - Reference

[Joel-migration]

What are the best reference materials for American Half Cents? How does Rodger Cohen's American Half Cents stack up?

 

Thanks in advance,

Joel

[Hoot]

I don't have Cohen, but I do have Breen. Breen's half cent book has some wonderful photos and illustrations. The information is good, but should be cross referenced with other authors.

 

Hoot

[RGT]

I have Breen's and Cohen's. I find myself refering to breen's much more often, but if you are really interested in half cents I recomend you get both.

[michael]

breens and manleys book then you got the best of both worlds

[DWLange]

The best book for attribution by Cohen numbers is the Manley book. It has excellent photos of the various die states. The only negative I found is that the binding came apart after moderate use. I've had to remove the cover and comb bind it myself.