First directory in 1998 of membership First medal for sale 1955 Metals used: bronze, silver 18K & Coin gold 25 year medal in sliver 50 year medal in gold 60 year medal in electrum, but stopped in 1998, only 94 made membership medal with railroad track design how to tell the originals mintages the different medals Speaker(s): David Sklow.
What treasures may be hidden in the special collection department of your local library? Mr. Rabinowitz explains how, through the generosity of two premier collectors over 100 years ago, remarkable collections of colonial and continental paper money can be viewed in New York. This look at the lives of the two collectors and how these collections came to their permanent home provides insights into the nature of collecting itself. It includes original photos of some incredible specimens of early American paper money. - 5 volumes of collections, color slides show currency you may have never seen - Rare Treasury notes - Rhode Island notes - interest payable in hemp & flax - Maryland notes, 1748 "new bill" - Plate positions - Continental Congress currency - Interest baring note for lottery winner - Error Seals, blue and sheets - S. Carolina, Mass., Vermont notes and more.... Speaker(s): Mark Rabinowitz.
Heads and tails we know - but the tales told by the legends on coins are often ignored. Yet they can tell us much about life, politics and dreams of the times. Here are insights into 13th - 17th century England. A lively discussion of Biblical quotations, religious invocations, and bodacious bragging on coins and what these legends meant to propagate among the populous and wealthy who handled them. - How to tell which town or city stuck the coin - Bright color slides of hammered coins from the reigns of: - Edward I (1272 - 1307), Edward III (1327-1377), Henry VII (1485-1509) - Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), Edward VI (1547 - 1553), Mary (1553-1554) - Phillip & Mary (1554 - 1558), Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), James VI (1567-1625) - James I (1603 - 1625), Charles I (1625 - 1649) - The English Commonwealth (1649 - 1660) - Reduction of purity during Henry VIII's reign - The infusion of Silver into England in 1551 - The end of Hammered series coins Speaker(s): Arthur M. Fitts, III.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a coin slabbed? P. Scott Rubins gives a thoughtful lecture with useful information that can save you money and time. Covered in the video are: - How the needs of collectors are different from investors - Slabbing by the designer - Why you may not want to slab some coin series - How slabbing may help maintain a coin's original color - Why population reports may be inaccurate - Resubmitting and the how the grades may vary - Why grading by computer is not practical at this time - Why it is important to learn how to grade - Importance of knowing authenticity - Why slab coins sell well on the Internet Speaker(s): P. Scott Rubin.
The half dollar series has resulted in numerous varieties since its beginning in 1794. These are featured in slides taken from the NGC Photo Proof archive. Most examples are "finest known." The rarity, history and provenance of each coin will be provided along with stories of rivalries in the mint among the engravers, Linderman, Barber & Morgan. Includes: - 1795 Liberty Half Dollar - 1796 Liberty Half Eagle - GEM MS - 65 - 1797 MS - 66 finest known type, toning and date - 1815 Capped Bust series - Key 0101A MS - 63 (shows overdate 1812) - 1817 Capped Bust (over 4) only seven examples known AU - 50 - 1827 Proof Half Dollar Ellasberg proof - 68 - 1832 Over - 123 - proof - 68 - 1838-0 Half Dollar only twenty proofs made, proof - 64, 1838 seated half Pattern - 1839-0 Capped Bust - 1839 Seated Lib Half Dollar - proof - 1852 Seated - proof 64 - 1853 Seated - Arrows and Rays - 1877 Why so many desirable patterns in this date, also 1878-S MS - 64 - 1892-0 Barber Half Mirror M/M, 1892 Columbian Proof - 1904-S MS-66 Norwed toned, 1916 Patterns of Walking Libs - 1921-S Walker, 1921 Missouri Star, 1926 Oregon Matte Proof - Why demand is more important then supply and many more rare coin images..... Speaker(s): David W. Lange.
This crash course answers a variation of the time-tested question... "What's it worth?" Scott covers market cycle phenomena, methods for determining fair market value, population reports and the three keys to value: grade, supply and demand. He discusses: - The economic variables that affect coin prices - The Truth about grading services - How they evaluate coins - What the chances are that a coin will upgrade - Artificial toning - how to spot it - how to tell if the toning is real - Counterfeit grading holders -what to look for so you don't get taken - Opportunities in the "new" rare coin market place - When to crack-out a coin and try for a new grade - Which coins are worth the gamble to resubmit - How to tell if you have a "raw" coin - Safe techniques for cracking out coins - Deal making - how to get the best deal Speaker(s): Scott A. Travers.
Everyone's collecting the state quarters. Here is the scoop describe by David Ganz who was part of the citizen's advisory committee that instigated the program. Find out what it really took to get this program started and what we have to look forward to in the future. Learn more about: - The design development -including funny rejects and designs not chosen - Circulating commemoratives and numismatics how to bring them together - The Citizens advisory committee - Testimonies before congress - The lead characters: Beth Deisher, Harvey Stacks, David Bowers, Bill Gordon and Congressman Castle - The values of the Delaware quarter at different grades - Some great errors, productions runs and the future of errors - How banks can be your best friend - Future designs - Probable 11th year edition including D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands - Future of the $1 bill Speaker(s): David Ganz.
