John and Nancy Wilson are true numismatic ambassadors that have met many other people in the coin hobby. Learn who are the important people. Speaker(s): John & Nancy Wilson.
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.
The creation of coins and medals spanning 350 years in America has taught the speaker the importance of changing technology in the field. For 200 years it was the hand engraver, but since 1900 it is the sculptor who creates these objects we collect. In this lecture-only video you will learn about: * The technology changes that have influenced medal production * How Victor David Brenner was pivotal in these changes * America's first coin struck in 1652 * Different kinds of engravers * History of U.S. Mint engravers and the coin presses used * Europe's engraving technology and how it was brought back to America * Early American engraving firms * How the Civil War was a boom time for engravers * The Columbian Exposition and plethora of coins and medals produced * Conclusions about engraving in general A book has been written that compliments the information in this video. Speaker(s): Dick Johnson.
Author of the standard reference book for this series, David features recent discoveries and topics of current interest in the field of Biblical and ancient Jewish coins. In this video with slides you will see and learn about: * The earliest documented coin collection from 150 AD * Fake and forgeries of Biblical coins * Story of the Bar Kochba revolt told through the discovery of coin hoards * A collection of 19 coins discovered in a Herodian lamp that included Roman aureii and denarii as well as Bar Kochba coins * Compelling evidence that these coins were actually a collection rather than a savings * How and why the metals electrum, silver and bronze became stores of wealth * Examples of weight scales made of hematite and bronze rings * Bronze Age earrings used as a store of wealth as in the golden calf of Aaron in the Bible * Examples of restoration of Biblical coins and why preservation is so important Speaker(s): David Hendin.
George Hatie, former ANA President (1979-1980) once owned this collection. Although most cards are of a European motif, a few U.S. examples are included. It is a program, which can be enjoyed by postcard and coin collectors alike. In this video with slides you will see and learn about: * The legacy of George Hatie and how his postcard collection was sold * the countries where the cards were printed * * multiple examples of cards including greetings, New Year's, holidays, and other themes * examples of cards found with various coins including gold * how pigs are shown on cards to symbolize wealth and prosperity A great video for anyone who wants to see lots of examples of postcards with coins on them. Speaker(s): Gerald L. Kochel.
An overview drawing examples from the Henry Collecting describing and explaining the myriad forms, functions and historical development of African traditional monies made of indigenous iron and copper. In this video-with-slides you will see and learn about: * How tools were used as a store of value and recent finds * Examples of how and knife money * Similarities between early Chinese and African money * Definitions of money * Blacksmiths and the power they gained * Use of money in Bride's Wealth * Why the value of iron money declined * Body ornaments including neck, leg, and bracelets as stores of wealth * Copper crosses and what gave them their value * Examples of other money including Kissi pennies and throwing knives A great video featuring African money items from a fantastic collection. Speaker(s): Francine Farr.
Punch marked coins constituted the most extensive monetary system of ancient India. The talk covers silver punched marked coins manufactured from 500 BC to 150 BC. In this video you will learn about: * The first coins of 700-800 BC * Early reference works on Indian coins * Categories and time periods of early Indian coins * How and why coins were cut and punchmarked * Extensive studies by scholars in this area * Early and modern literature that is available * Why some coin hoards that were discovered were melted * Coinage of the various dynasties * Numismatic lessons of preserving heritage This video is a scholarly work covering a fascinating area of early Indian numismatics. Speaker(s): K. Visweswaran.
Graham Dyer has researched the coinage struck for Ireland in the mid to late 18th century. In this lecture with slides he reveals some particular insights to this historical area of coinage including: * the challenges in striking all coinage for Great Britain during this period * how royal warrants were the basis for all coinage struck for Ireland * why the Royal Mint was not responsible for the shortage of Irish Coinage * the quantities of coins ordered and coins delivered * examples of genuine and counterfeit pieces * why coins of George II were issued during the reign of George III * the mystery of the 1755 Irish half penny and why the coin should not exist although it is listed in most coin price publications * examination of known 1755 half pennies to be counterfeits * conclusions of the lessons of research, careful observation and the reliability of mint records This is a great video of original research that presents needed information about a popular area of numismatics. Speaker(s): Graham Dyer.
