Heritage Auctions shows an 1892 Columbian half dollar, Anthony Terranova shows a Connecticut copper, J.H. Cline shows a 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, convention chairman Ron Gillio, world paper money. Athenian Owls fron Jonathan Kern.
When the Civil War broke out in 1861 the outcome of the conflict was uncertain. Hard money in the form of coins in all metals disappeared from circulation. People hoarded whatever money they could to see which side would be the victor. Mark Baskin is a serious collector of fractional currency which was first issued during this time. In this video with slides you will see see and learn: * the financial conditions when the war broke out * postage stamps were first used to alleviate the coin shortage * first fractional notes that looked like stamps * what to look for in the perforated issues * the different companies that printed fractional notes * why centering is so important * problems with counterfeiting * the five different issues that were printed * examples of fiber paper, surcharges, overprints, and how to tell the rarities * the diversity of the third issue and the first 3-cent note * how to determine a gem note * Spencer Clark's appearance on a 5-cent note and the controversary it caused * the effects of acid erosion and how it hurts notes * the 15-cent note of the 4th issue * examples of the most popular notes including specimens and what to look * how to value multiple panes Speaker(s): Mark Baskin.
The story of the S.S. Central America is one of the most fascinating tales of a shipwreck and sunken treasure to be told. The 1857 tragedy caused the loss of many lives as well as precipitating a major financial panic. Hear the story of the search and discovery of the "ship of gold" from someone involved from the start. Bob Evans is a scientist, geologist and historian who helped discover the actual wreck as well as archive the treasure. This lecture-with-slides shows the discovery site as well as the gold coins and bars that were found. It also includes a question and answer session. Speaker(s): Robert Evans.
Ralph Ross is president of the Greater Houston Coin Club. He helps promote coin collecting all over the country by giving lectures and organizing collector groups, especially for young numismatists. In this video, shot on location at the Greater Houston Coin Club annual convention, he leads viewers on a short and informative tour of a coin show. You will see some of the exhibits at the show including the famous 1913 Liberty nickel, hear from some of the guests in attendance, learn what kind of free information is available, and discuss why you would want to attend a coin gathering such as this. Speaker(s): Ralph Ross.
Chet Krause, founder of Krause Publications and his long-time associate Cliff Mishler explore the influences and parallels which caused the coin collecting hobby to boom and prosper from the early 1930's into the 21st century. Chet begins by telling us about: * The history and beginning of Numismatic News on the kitchen table in his parents home * The creation of coin albums, 2x2's and other coin supply stories * What factors contributed to the growth of the coin hobby * The roll and bag market in the 1950's & 60's * When Cliff Mishler was hired and other people who worked at Krause including Ed Rochette, Doug Watson, and others * When mintmarks were removed from coins and he helped bring about their return * Other tales about Eva Adams, Frank Gasparro, Gilroy Roberts, and many more Cliff tells us about how: * The company expanded in the 1970's into world coins and antique cars * A tract of 20 acres was purchased in 1975 outside of Iola, Wisconsin, for a new building as more publications were acquired * From 1978-80 David Harper joined the staff, gold and silver bullion boomed in price, and the publication Bank Note Reporter was purchased, and Krause got its own zip code * Bob Watson and Bob Lemke got the company to start a baseball card publication * Factors in the Krause story include the GSA Carson City silver dollars, Alan Herbert, Chet's retirement, Cliff's presidency, theories of collecting and the future of the hobby Speaker(s): Chester L. Krause & Clifford Mishler.
This presentation challenges the conventional idea of when the Mott Token was struck and who struck it. In this video you will see and learn about: * Definition of a Hard Times Token * Actual years the Mott token may have been struck * Different types of planchets used * That this token was once thought to be a counterfeit * Difficulties explaining the minting process * How a pocket watch helped answer some difficult questions * Mott's true identity and why the token was misattributed for years * Russ Rulau's contribution to this research * Who the engraver may have been * A Mott token struck over a Newcome variety large cent A fascinating video that challenges conventional wisdom regarding one of numismatics most intriguing pieces. Speaker(s): John Lorenzo.
