This presentation focuses on the activities of the Bechtler family after their arrival in the United States from Germany. The Bechtler coinage programs in North Carolina during the period 1830-52 will be reviewed, along with their sources of gold ore, methods of refining, and dies and equipment they used to strike the several series of gold coins. Speaker: John Jay Pittman.
Early American Coppers in this early audio recording. Hear from Eric Streiner describing purchasing the R.E. "Ted" Naftzger Large Cent Collectio. Then Denis Loring talks about late date proof large cents.
The Byzantine Empire spanned a 1000-year period and continued the Roman Empire in the East. During this time, over 2,500 types of coins were struck in metals from pure gold to lead. The Byzantine world preserved civilization through the "Dark Ages' and into the emerging Renaissance. This introduction to Byzantine numismatics is a multi-media consideration of types of coins, their value to Byzantines and collectors, Christian icons on the coins, and the history and religion of the Empire, from is foundation in A.D. 331 to its fall in 1453. Lecture with slides & music. Speaker(s): Christopher T. Connell.
Taxes and coin collecting can be a confusing subject. Larry Crumbley is a well-known CPA, writer, and professor who clarifies some of the confusion about how your collecting relates to taxation. He explains the difference being classified a collector, dealer or investor, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and much more. Lecture with overhead projector. Speaker(s): D. Larry Crumbley, CPA.
Charles Opitz has collected coins for 41 years and odd and curious money for 35 years. He has exhibited his specialty many times and has written two books on the subject. His latest book, published in 1991, covers all forms of odd and curious money and includes descriptions, pictures and values for most items known. This lecture describes his firsthand experiences on Papua, New Guinea where many of those items were used. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Charles Opitz.
Eric Streiner speaks at the 1992 Early American Coppers (EAC) convention Education Forum, held April 3, 1992 in St. Louis. Streiner answers audience questions regarding his purchase of large cents from the Ted Naftzger collection. Audio quality is fair, some of the questions are unclear, while audio of the responses is better. After Streiner, the first few minutes of Denis Loring's presentation on proof large cents follows. EAC member Mike Packard commented on Streiner's talk in Penny-Wise, May 1992, pp. 203-204.
"Mr. Commem" Anthony Swiatek takes you on a journey teaching you healthy coin buying information. Using lecture and slides, Anthony tells you which loupe to use for grading, how to spot misleading advertising, if the toning on your coin is real, the different types of commemorative memorabilia that are collected and what they are worth, plus a lot more. If want to know about coins, Anthony is one of the best teachers available. Speaker(s): Anthony Swiatek.
Noted numismatist Mike Fuljenz discusses the Morgan dollar series in detail. He gives pricing information as well as the history of the information available from price guides. You'll hear about the different criteria for grading and what effect population reports have had on coin investment. A necessary tape for the silver dollar investor and collector. Lecture format. Speaker(s): Mike Fuljenz.
Few coin personalities are as well known as Scott Travers. His books have been in stores across the country and his quotes are seen in major newspapers. Now Scott shares his vision of the coin market and how a person can make the most of buying coins. His talk is lively, informative and entertaining. You hear from major numismatic portfolio managers as they give their opinions about the future of the coin market. If you ever wanted to know about buying coins and wanted to learn from an expert, this is it. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Scott A.Travers.
If you have ever wondered about error coins this tape is for you. Presented by one of the most well-known authorities on error coins, Don Bonser, this tape covers the major types of mint mistakes to be found. See examples and learn how they are made, what they are worth, and how to tell the phonies. Coin dealers and collectors alike will want to learn this information about error coin collecting. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Don Bonser.
