3rd Edition of Renniks Varieties Book

gnome · June 29, 2017, 02:17:10 PM

Just received my copy, quick check and looks ok at first glance. Upgraded to colour pics, with some of the missing varieties in there now. Looking forward to giving it the once or twice over on the weekend.

Unicorn · June 29, 2017, 03:08:05 PM

Sounds good G! Must keep an eye out for it. What was the price if you don't mind me asking?

gnome · June 29, 2017, 04:20:09 PM

$34.95 plus postage, Uni.

Hercules · July 01, 2017, 10:29:04 PM

I wish they'd include decimal varieties in this book. Then, I won't have to try so hard to memorise them all.

gnome · July 02, 2017, 06:45:29 AM

The varieties predecimal version is still a work in progress. There seems to be some items still absent.
The decimal version would most likely have to be a book on it's own.

gnome · July 09, 2017, 11:42:12 AM

Information from a fb page, it unfortunately looks like Mr Ian McConnelly may have passed away from his illness, that was reported in the last CAB. RIP

Unicorn · July 09, 2017, 11:56:43 AM

That is sad news G. He'd done so much for the numismatic community.

frenc11 · July 11, 2017, 05:28:31 PM

got my copy today and i am impressed , they have included so many more varieties the book is nearly twice the size of the second edition

Hercules · July 11, 2017, 06:18:15 PM

Thanks for the info. I wasn't planning to buy the 3rd edition, because I thought it was only a minor update to the 2nd, but you've almost persuaded me to change my mind.

JeffH · July 11, 2017, 06:28:25 PM

Go on. You know you want it.
Almost Pursuaded

Hercules · July 11, 2017, 06:56:15 PM

I think I'll wait till Maccas comes out and combine postage. Does anyone know where I can buy both simultaneously?

frenc11 · July 11, 2017, 06:56:39 PM

Quote from: 'Hercules' pid='109984' dateline='1499762895'Thanks for the info. I wasn't planning to buy the 3rd edition, because I thought it was only a minor update to the 2nd, but you've almost persuaded me to change my mind.

i think it is a huge update on the 2nd edition and a must have book , i am sure there are still a few more varieties to add in future editions

gnome · July 16, 2017, 01:32:22 PM

On page 23 of the 3rd edition in the 1942 1/2d's, Restrike(??) denticles tooth like- last A of AustraliA dropped, roo has 2 blobs for eyes.
Status/Rarity Unknown. Have this one but not sure about the restrike or the two eyes on the roo. Has a diecrack at the top of USTR .

Also came across this one, top of page 27 in the 1946 1/2d's Dinosaur scales on roos back.

Unicorn · July 16, 2017, 01:54:31 PM

Top stuff G! :good: Keep'em coming!

Robster · July 16, 2017, 02:00:22 PM

Ordered my copy today - nice coins, will check mine!