The regulations regarding cash reporting are becoming more comprehensive and strict. Diane Piret of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) talks about changes in regulations and how its affects the coin business. Form 8300 is discussed and the different ways in which compliance is required. You'll receive information about how to protect yourself by knowing what transactions to report, what is a related transaction, and what laws could be changed that will make doing business more difficult. A necessary video for anyone doing business in coins, collectibles and precious metals. Lecture format. Speaker(s): Diane Piret.
The American Numismatic Association created the best video on grading mint-state coins available. Over the years it has more copies than almost any other videotape or DVD on coin collecting. Hosted by J.P. Martin, grader, numismatist, former authenticator for the ANA Authentication Bureau (ANNAAB), and current grader for ANACS, you'll see and hear what to look for to be able to grade like a professional. Emphasis is on Morgan/Peace dollars and U.S. gold coins. Location footage and full-screen pictures make this video necessary for every numismatist. Speaker(s): J.P. Martin.
When the pioneers crossed the Great Plains in 1847, following prophet Brigham Young, they came to a new promised land, a land free of persecution and full of hope. In the state of Deseret, which later became the Utah Territory, the Mormons formed a vast network of cooperative stores that issued their own money in the form of metal trade tokens and paper scrip. The Mormons held many celebrations, including the 1897 Pioneer Jubilee, the biggest event held west of the Mississippi during the 19th century. Many medals and coins were made to commemorate this celebration and other events in the state of Utah. Speaker(s): H. Robert Campbell.
This in-depth presentation focuses on the cob coins struck in the New World by the various Spanish mints and the difficult process of identifying them. Speaker(s): Daniel Sedwick.
So-called dollars are dollar-size, or near dollar-size, U.S. medals that commemorate an event of national, regional, or local significance. Medals were struck in various metals to commemorate world's fairs or expositions. Certain dollar-size monetary medals are also included in this category, such as Lesher, Bryan, and Pedley-Ryan dollars. Learn about a fascinating area of the numismatic hobby. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Tony Swicer.
This presentation is based on the 1990 Howland Wood "Best of Show" award-winning exhibit and discusses the origins, types and historic significance of hammered gold coins. These coins were designated "sovereigns" during the reigns of six English monarchs, beginning with Henry VII in 1489, together with the milled gold sovereigns featuring the portraits of the eight English monarchs from George III through Elizabeth II. Speaker(s): Thomas H. Law.
In August, 1991, the American Numismatic Association celebrated its 100th anniversary convention. Chairman of the ANA Centennial Convention was John Wilson, who, along with his wife Nancy, present a fascinating and in-depth slide program of the convention and the people responsible for its production. John and Nancy show a multitude of items that were available for collectors at the event. Anyone who is interested in the ANA and the people involved will want this tape. Lecture, show-and-tell, and slides. Speaker(s): John & Nancy Wilson.
The Indian cent series has an incredible number of overdates, repunched dies, varieties, and little known rarities. Chris Pilliod edited the book on this subject and knows what to look for. You can too with the spectacular slides showing up-close examples of the different coins. Learn how to tell if your coins are more valuable and how to buy rarities for common prices! Speaker(s): Christopher F. Pilliod.
The medals of WWI are covered in this presentation by Louis Small, well-known collector of military medals. Different series issued by various countries are shown and discussed for their rarity and desirability. Many people who collects coins want to know about this popular area. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Louis Small.
Anyone who is interested in coins will want to know this information. How do you tell a genuine coin from a counterfeit? No person is more qualified than veteran numismatist Bill Fivaz. Bill is one of the most well known people in coins. His books are necessary for any numismatic library and he has been involved with most major collector organizations. You see in spectacular close-up slides how to tell the genuine examples of almost every major coin of the American series including key dates from Indian and Lincoln cents, Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, quarters, silver dollars and more! If ever there was a tape necessary to every person in coin collecting, this is it! Speaker(s): Bill Fivaz.
