American historical medals can be an overwhelming field, with dozens of references and hundreds of possible specializations. How can a collector meaningfully wrap their arms around it and gather a group of medals that adds up to more than the sum of their parts? Speaker: John Kraljevich.
Extract from the James C. Booth papers at the Science History Institute (Phialdelphia). Booth was the U.S. Mint (Philadelphia) melter & refiner from 1849-1887. Metadata courtesy of Roger W. Burdette.
This presentation reflects Sommers' collection of coins contemporary to English translations of the New Testament, from the Old English gloss of the Lindisfarne Gospels around 960 to the American Standard Version in 1901. This collection is intended to explore what coins the translators had available, why they might have used these coins in their translations, and how they compare and contrast. Speaker: Bill Sommers.
This presentation will be a good introduction for anyone interested in buying in today's auction landscape. You will learn from start to finish how best to find the most current auctions, research coins of interest, familiarize yourself with all the major (and minor) auction houses, understand cultural property restrictions and how it might impact your purchase, using auction representation, and finally getting your purchase delivered safely and securely. There is more than meets the eye when deciding to bid in an auction. Join Shanna Schmidt to learn more about this important component of collecting. Speaker: Shanna Schmidt.
This presentation will consist of an overview of colonial and confederation era paper money, along with fascinating history behind selected bills. Speaker: Ray Williams.
Extract from the James C. Booth papers at the Science History Institute (Phialdelphia). Booth was the U.S. Mint (Philadelphia) melter & refiner from 1849-1887. Metadata courtesy of Roger W. Burdette.
