Beth is the Editor of Coin World, the largest weekly circulating newspaper devoted entirely to the numismatic hobby. She has been involved in the coinage design committee in the state of Ohio as well as most other major coinage decision for the last 20 years. Speaker(s): Beth Deisher.
This presentation addresses the italic "5" that is exhibited on all denominations of U.S. coinage of the 1850's. In this video with slides you will see and learn about: * How specialization in collecting lends itself to new discoveries * Examples of slanted 5's and 6's * The effects of the California Gold Rush and the introduction of calligraphy * What defines a slant on a coin numeral * The attitudes towards coinage in the 1850's * Why the "Red Book" of coin pricing only identifies certain slant 5's * Terminology needed to allow more precise communication * When slant lettering ended and why * Disagreement of experts over three and four digit logotypes * How counterfeiting may have affected coin lettering A very esoteric lecture with slides about a fascinating area of the coin hobby. Speaker(s): Craig Krueger.
An illustration of coins, medals, tokens and currency related to photography and photographic antiques. This extensive "collection" only exists as slides: the wide range of items is from museums and collectors worldwide. In this video with slides you will see and learn about: * The invention of photography in 1839 * The earliest known daguerreotype * Collectors of these items and examples from their collections * Examples of daguerreotypes, advertising notes, store cards, world tokens and medals, checks, encased postage, wooden nickels and more all with photographic themes A great video with lots of slides of an interesting area of crossover collecting. Speaker(s): Nicholas M. Graver.
Drawing from the experience of a 35-year professional career as a rare coin investment specialist, Maurice Rosen reveals the inside tips you need to become a better consumer in today's market. In the video you will see and learn about: * Rosen's background as an MBA and investment advisor * The difference between net liquidation value and psychic value * Differences between rare coin investment and stocks * Difficulties in determining coin prices * Wholesale versus retail pricing and why coin pricing is so unique * Why rarity can be misleading * The importance of buying high quality coins * Market cycles and how coins are promoted * Why general collecting is better than specialty collecting * Actual tips on how to protect yourself while forming your rare coin investment portfolio This video contains great information from one of numismatics' longtime investment advisors. Speaker(s): Maurice Rosen.
Ken's "Consumer Alert" column has been the most widely read feature in The Numismatist for the past 16 years. His presentation highlights some of the most bizarre scams and the true bargains he has seen in the numismatic marketplace. In this lecture-only video you will learn about: * Ken's column in The Numismatist * Where he gets ideas for his articles * How his stories focus on exposing abusive practices * The importance of reading books and become knowledgeable * How the column helps educate advertisers about correct numismatic terms * Why pricing cannot be controlled * Examples of scams including one from Nigeria that will supposedly make you millions * Ways to protect yourself from the scam artists One of the oldest columnists for the ANA shares his stories with candor and humility. Speaker(s): Ken Bressett.
Jim was the Young Numismatist of the Year in the 1980's and is currently a senior numismatist at Heritage Numismatic Auctions. This presentation is a timely update on how any collector or investor of coins can and should safeguard his holdings. Based on a book written by Steve Ivy and James Halperin, two of the most successful numismatists in business today. Speaker(s): James Stoutjesdyk.
ANA Board Member Arthur Fitts is a long-time Instructor at Summer Seminar, teaching all aspects of numismatics. HE is also the Board Liaison for ANA's Education committee. Going to college is more than taking courses and going to practice. In this presentation you will see medals and tokens of college life-the subjects, professors, buildings and clubs. Relive the fun and excitement of going to Harvard through the collectible items created by the different groups. Speaker(s): Arthur M. Fitts III.
Born and raised in St. Augustine, Florida, Edward is a retired Professional Engineer presently living in Jacksonville. Married with 5 children, 14 grandchildren and member of TAMS and Florida Token Society. Mr. Joyce presents an overview of various tokens used by merchants, lumber companies, dairies, turpentine companies, transportation and others in the State of Florida. Speaker(s): Edward R. Joyce.
Recent research has doubled the known number of Peace dollar varieties. This video with show-and-tell explores the most significant and valuable examples that are waiting to be found by collectors. * Why Morgan dollars are more popular with collectors * The progression of collecting starting with dates, to mintmarks, and finally die varieties * The history of silver dollar collecting and the people who have contributed to the research * Books on silver dollar varieties * How the top 50 Peace dollars were determined and why they may not necessarily be the rarest * What coins will be the best and the concept of the "WOW" factor * Why there is so much opportunity in collecting Peace dollars varieties Speaker(s): Jeff Oxman.
