Did you know that the United States struck 34 different silver commemorative coins in 1936? Learn from veteran collector/dealer Brad Karoleff how this incredible numismatic issuance would have cost a collector as much as $56.47, what might have been as much as 10% of a workers yearly salary. Learn the stories and sometime abuse of issues that included the Arkansas, Oregon, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Elgin, Delaware, Texas, and many more. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Brad Karoleff.
The history of United States paper money begins with the 13 Colonies and continues until today. During this time many beautiful and collectible bank notes were produced. Tom Denly is a well-known collector and dealer of paper money who shares many of the stories about these notes and show beautiful examples including broken banks, nationals, Educationals, and many more. An excellent overview for both beginning and advanced collectors. Lecture with color slides. Speaker(s): Tom Denly.
Mike Fuljenz, 15 time ANA seminar instructor, covers the "how-to'" of managing and preserving a quality rare coin portfolio to maximize its potential. Mike's numismatic credentials include awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild for writing, appearances on television, contributions to numerous price guides and texts, as well as involvement in coin collector organizations. Lecture with color slides. Speaker(s): Michael Fuljenz.
Learn about collecting the commemorative coins of the United States. with "Mr. Commem," Anthony Swiatek. You'll see full-screen pictures of the most popular coins, learn how to spot counterfeits, grade, and know which issues to buy. Location footage with narration. Speaker(s): Anthony Swiatek.
Under Washington's first administration, America attempted to transfer the loyalty of the Indians from the English to the U.S. The British started in 1717 using small James I copper medals, and graduated to large (3") medals under George III. The fledgling government couldn't strike pieces of such size. They went to New York and Philadelphia silversmiths and had large oval silver medals engraved-our first medal and perhaps the most famous. Speaker(s): Barry Tayman.
Since 1920, when the hobby first learned of the existence of five examples of the 1913 Liberty head nickel, no coin has had a more colorful background. This slide-illustrated video takes a thorough look at the background, pedigree and mysterious history of these American rarities, based on research and interviews conducted by the author, a numismatic researcher and writer, who serves as managing editor of Numismatic News. Speaker(s): Robert R. Van Ryzin.
Have you ever wondered what a "Booby Head" is? This video examines the years 1835-1843 and their importance to the U.S. Large Cent, taking an in-depth look at the various types and varieties over this period. Whether you are a neophyte, casual collector, or aficionado in early copper, there is something for everyone in this important, but often overlooked, era in Large Cent history. Speaker(s): Gregory S. Heim.
Donald Partrick, an ANS councilor, discusses how the society's curatorial and library staff can help the collector; the Society's outstanding educational programs, publications, exhibitions, conferences and seminars in all fields of numismatics; and the Society's emphasis on generating research on American numismatics. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Donald Partrick.
Mr. Pobjoy, Chairman of Pobjoy Mint Ltd. presents a colorful behind-the-scenes look at Europe's oldest and largest private mint, and reveals how the popular gold and silver Cat Coins, first introduced in 1988, are produced for the Isle of Man. Speaker(s): Derek C. Pobjoy.
