Iraj Sayah of Unitrade held a series of parties in an effort to unify the coin industry. Hear aand see that being a coin dealer in 1991 had a few benefits. Speaker: Iraj Sayah.
Audio recording of Bill Jones' presentation on Massachusetts silver coinage, from the 1991 Early American Coppers convention in Boston. Cassette copy courtesy of Wayne K. Homren.
Hear and see the great medallic sculptor Gilroy Roberts in this in-depth interview conducted by David Lisot. Gilroy shares his childhood and what inspired him to become an artist. He discusses his days at the U.S. Mint when he had the opportunity to design the Kennedy half dollar. He tells of his prolific artistic creations at the Franklin Mint. This interview is an inspiration into the creative spirit as told by one of the most successful sculptors of all time.
The date of the first use of the dollar sign ($) in written form and in print is revised with additional evidence. The origin of the symbol is explained one of America's greatest numismatists. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Eric P. Newman.
Meeting of the Standing Liberty Quarter Collectors Society, January 4, 1991 at the Florida United Numismatists convention in Orlando, FL. The main speaker is Jay H. Cline. Keith Saunders is seated to the left of Cline, Joe Abbin is seated to the right. Audio is faint and at points indistinct.
See also the Spring 1991 issue of MacNeil's Notes for coverage of this meeting.
Larry Shepherd assembled and sold the finest known collection of United States silver commemorative coins. He discusses and shows highlights from his famous collection in this slide and lecture presentation delivered to the Society for U.S. Commemorative Coins. Includes an introduction by Helen Carmody who tells the goals and ideals of SUSCC membership. Speaker(s): Larry Shepherd.
The changing laws of cash reporting are discussed by Charles Intriago, publisher of Money Laundering Alert. A dealer can be fined as much as $25,000 for violating new laws. Anyone who deals in coins or precious metals will benefit by viewing this tape. Lecture was sponsored by the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) March 27, 1991. Speaker(s): Charles A. Intriago, Esq..
Gary Lewis presents new ideas on having more fun as a coin collector. This seminar touches on what makes a coin club meeting fun, how to have fun ?nding coins, what education programs and reading you should do to better enjoy this hobby of ours. Gary is a FUN Board member, ANA Regional Coordinator, and a past of?cer in numerous coin clubs. Lecture only. Speaker(s): Gary Lewis.
How many times have you sold a large cent and not checked to see if it was a rare variety? Stop throwing away money! Learn how to identify rare late date varieties of large cents. Bob Grellman is the editor of Attribution Guide for United States Large Cents, 1840-57, the standard reference for the coin industry. Speaker(s): Bob Grellman.
