Al Doyle is a reporter for Numismatic News, one of the coin hobby's most important publications. His perspective of the market as a journalist as well as a collector gives him a unique and provocative perspective of the marketplace. Al shares some interesting ideas about what to buy for the collector who must watch his budget. Lecture with show-and-tell. Speaker(s): Al Doyle.
It was over one thousand years after the death of Jesus Christ before coins were dated with the Anno Domini numbering system. Hear fascinating stories of the first Christian dated coins as told by veteran collector David R. Cervin. You"ll hear tales of kings, Crusades, and powerful Bishops in this extraordinary video as well as see close-up examples of the coins. Speaker(s): David R. Cervin.
In a sense, collecting coins from pocket change is like digging up buried treasure. There is a sense of adventure, an air of excitement-and ultimately a thrill of discovery-in locating coins needed to complete a set from pocket change. Scott Travers, noted author and contributing editor, explores the fascinating field of pocket change rarities and explains the significance of modern minting varieties. Organization and classification of the pocket change collection is considered as well as preservation, storage and security. Speaker(s): Scott A. Travers.
An introduction to collecting and investing numismatic errors and varieties by the president of CONECA. This talk includes a slide presentation and hand's on look at actual error coins. A must for all those interested in one of today's fastest-growing areas of numismatics! Speaker(s): Rich Schemmer.
Daniel North, a professor at the University of West Florida, speaks on what is often called "the final frontier of Roman numismatic," the coinage of the last century of the Western Roman Empire (A.D. 363-476) and how it reflects the end of one cultural epoch and the emergence of another. Issues of this period are scarce, poorly documented and occasionally unattractive, but always fascinating. The great historical and numismatic significance of these coins make these coins worthy of acquisition and serious study. Speaker(s): Daniel North.
Frank Van Valen speaks on the model coinage of Great Britain and how it reveals a fascinating era in British numismatics. Miniature, "semi-official" patterns were produced by various engravers and artists seeking royal approval for their coinage designs. Lecture and color slide presentation. Speaker(s): Frank Van Valen.
Did the Yoachum family of Southwest Missouri really mint their own silver dollars prior to the California Gold Rush? Review the legend of the Yoachum Dollar, examine the facts underlying the lore, and look at coins claimed to be genuine. Finally a candidate for an authentic Yoachum dollar is proposed! Speaker(s): Robert D. Leonard Jr.
The Bust half dollars of 1807 to 1839 are some of America's most interesting and collectible coins. Noted dealer and collector, Sheridan Downey, shows examples and talks about how to collect this fascinating series. He covers the overdates, striking characteristics, grading, and other pertinent information. Advanced collectors and beginners alike will learn from this tape! Lecture with color slides. Speaker: Sheridan Downey.
The reign of Maximilian of Mexico was only three years, from 1864 to 1867. Although he ruled only a short time, there is a fabulous heritage of collectible items including coins, pins, proclamations, and other items. Don Bailey is the noted authority on Mexico and the Maximilian era. He shares his years of experience in a fact-filled lecture with beautiful color slides from his own collection and items he has seen sold. Speaker: Don Bailey.
