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- The California Gold Rush was one of the seminal events in our nation's history. Denis retells the Gold Rush as it was reflected in the coinage of the time. More broadly, he shows how a coin collection can be assembled specifically to tell a story. This presentation discusses and shows: * how the Gold Rush began in 1848 and the first gold coin was the regular issue $2.5 Liberty gold coin that was counterstamped "CAL" * Moffat & Co. gold bar issued in 1849 that surfaced at the Farouk Sale in 1954 * Morris gold half eagle issue of 1849 * how the Mint decided a $20 coin was needed and began to strike them in 1849 * Augustus Humbert chosen as assayer who contracted Moffat to strike $50 slugs * evolution of the first fractional gold half-dollar struck by Joseph Brothers in June of 1852 * the Moffat $20 gold issue of 1853 * need for a mint in San Francisco and the issue of the 1854-S $20 Liberty * John Kellogg who issued a $20 piece in 1854 & 1855 * Wass Moliter who in 1857 struck gold $5 & $10 and finally a round $50 Speaker(s): Denis Loring.
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- United States
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- The design and symbolic nature of the Jefferson Peace Medal owed much to the neoclassicism in vogue during the early years of the young Republic, but the medal's design meant different things in different cultural landscapes. Explore the meanings of the Jefferson Peace Medal within the various cultural landscapes it occupied including: * the concept of cultural landscape and cultural values * importance of the giving medals to the indigenous peoples * how propaganda influenced perception of the New World * why early colonizers used medals with the Indian tribes * cultural symbols used * the first medal created under George Washington for the Indians * Jefferson's interest in native Americans and how the Louisiana Purchase necessitated new discourse with Indians Speaker(s): Daniel Ackerman.
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- United States
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- Alaska has a rich and interesting numismatic history, unlike any other part of the United States. From becoming a Czarist Russian territory in 1867, to the gold rush era, and finally statehood in 1959, Alaska's numismatic history is a combination of many different peoples and events over the past 220 years. This presentation talks about and shows the five periods of Alaska and an overview of the state including: * #1 Russian-American: 1784 - 1867, examples of medium of trade like seal skin notes and Brick Tea money * #2 Unorganized US Territory: 1867 - 1912, purchased from Russia in 1867and how Indian tribes would procure copper for exchange * #3 Gold Rush period: 1895 - 1912, when no coins or bars were made so nuggets circulated and the three banks that issued national bank notes. * #4 Organized US Territory: 1912 - 1959, the issue of native tokens, "good for's", Bingles, and information sources to be used * #5 Statehood: 1959 - modern, era use of private mint creations and other numismatic activities Speaker(s): Richard C. Jozefiak.
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- United States
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- The civilization of Ruhuna in southeast Sri Lanka was an important port on the maritime Silk Road. It yielded many ancient artifacts, including coins, over the past two decades. This presentation shows selected samples of these ancient South Asian coins as well as: * beginning of recorded history to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa 247-207BC * how Indian Emperor Asoka brought Buddhism to the Lanka and the subsequent history * the southern part of the island and how it has not been well searched * ways that items were discovered and saved for collectors * earliest coins found of Indian origin of the Magadha & Maurya empires * the difficulties of cleaning encrustation from the coins that were recovered * examples of symbols found including the elephant and svastika Speaker(s): Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga.
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- United States
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- Few men can boast the achievements of Alan Herbert as a personality in the coin collecting hobby. His involvement in numismatics began in 1968 and continues to the present. He has been a researcher, speaker, writer and celebrity in numismatics. He was one of the first to champion computers and the new technology. His articles have appeared and continue to do so in many of the major publications. In the lecture video you will learn: * how he became known as the "Answer Man" * his first column, "Odd Corner," and the many subsequent columns * how he began using the computer in 1978 and the challenges he had to overcome * the extent of his numismatic library * career opportunities in numismatic in journalism Speaker(s): Alan Herbert.
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- United States
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- This talk discusses the challenges and fun associated with building a collection of rare and interesting type coins, including some truly rare coins that don't cost a fortune. Using lots of pictures, John discusses different types of rarities, what to look fore in a bargain, and illustrates some coins that were truly "too neat to not buy!" In this presentation you will see and learn: * concepts of rarity and a comparison of the top 20 20th century coins * value compared to rarity and examples of each of the coins absolute rarity vs. relative rarity * 1841 half cent compared to 93-S Morgan * examples of condition rarities like 84-S Morgan, 1909-O barber quarter, and 1904-S half * the 1903-O Morgan dollar that was an absolute rarity and what caused it to became a condition rarity * bargains from buying a rare coin for close to the cost of a common coin and examples * "neat stuff" like proof-only issues that were spent, traditional pieces, and more Speaker(s): John Frost.
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- United States
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- Former ANA President John Wilson and his wife Nancy, former ANA Governor, continue their slide show presentation and anecdotes about the leading personalities in the coin collecting hobby. Dozens of pictures of conventions, coin shows and numismatic gatherings are shown with the story of all those pictured and present. People shown include dignitaries to collectors, but all who have contributed to the hobby. Again, the big question is, "Are you included?" You will have to watch the video to see! Speaker(s): John & Nancy Wilson.
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- While some coin clubs have faltered, the Palm Beach Coin Club has grown and prospered during the two decades Tony Swicer has been president. What are the secrets to this club's success? How can you improve your club? Learn 20 different recommendations guaranteed to put more life, spark and enjoyment into your local club. * how to assess the needs of your club members * keeping meetings interesting and coming up with good programs * using a newsletter to keep people informed * holding auctions and coin shows * awards, surveys, books and publications to help you * embrace the use of the computer and a website * other techniques to increase and hold your membership Speaker(s): Tony Swicer.
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- Coin World editor Beth Deisher separates fact from fantasy as she tells the amazing story about the discovery of the long lost fifth and final example of this fabled American numismatic rarity. Includes commentary from Paul Montgomery, president of Bowers & Merena, who authorized a one million dollar reward for recovery of the coin, Mark Borckhardt, numismatist at Bowers & Merena, who helped authenticate the coin, and Donn Pearlman the public relations agent who helped publicise the search effort and reward. * story of the original million dollar offered for lost nickel * pedigree of all the coins, their sales and owners * the difficulty of assembling all the known specimens for the Baltimore American Numismatic Association Convention in 2003 * challenge of the Smithsonian specimen * the people involved in the discovery * the ordeal of determining authenticity when the lost coin appeared Speaker(s): Beth Deisher.
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- Prominent women whose images have graced some of the world's most popular coins are shown in this presentation that blends history, art and numismatics. * concepts of power are discussed and how power is perceived * how power is different between men and women * first female power exhibited 25,000 years ago * coins of Croesus, Hera, story of the birth of Athena, Isis & Cleopatra of Egypt * more stories and examples of women of power throughout history Speaker(s): Prudence Fitts.