Here is a substantial research piece for any scholar of American Colonial coins. Dr. Mossman illustrates the various varieties of the Connecticut copper cents and the weight variance from year to year as well as offering insight into why these variances occurred. Speaker: Philip Mossman.
Well known numismatist Eric Newman presents this informing and entertaining lecture on America's early paper money. Color slides show interesting examples of the incredible variety and subtleties to be found with the collecting of the Colonial paper series. Speaker: Eric P. Newman.
Numismatic researcher and scholar Michael Hodder addresses the question of the Lima-style gold doubloon counterstamped by Ephraim Brasher. His findings are original as well as controversial. Excellent color slides help substantiate Michael's new perspective of this historical piece of numismatics. Speaker: Michael J. Hodder.
Counterfeiters have been plying their trade since coins were invented. By the very nature of their work, all deal in deceit. Yet we cannot condemn them all equally. Some have made remarkable contributions to history and technology, and their works can be considered true numismatic collectibles. A careful look may even uncover some of them in your collection. Lecture only. Speaker: Ken Bressett.
Well known ANA authenticator J.P. Martin leads you on the journey of how coins are made. He shows each step in detail and explains how coins go from rolls of metal, to finished shiny disks, to actual coins. This lecture is informative for beginning collectors as well as advanced numismatists. Lecture with slides. Speaker: J.P. Martin.
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. Interviewed by David Lisot.
