Between 1096 and 1291, Europeans fought a series of wars against Muslims in the Middle East, carving out a series of "Crusader States" that issued coins. These coins, which are quite collectible today, reveal much about the fascinating history of a turbulent era that still influences current events. Presented as part of the Newman Portal Symposium, April 8-10, 2022. Speaker(s): Mike Markowitz.
Chuck Heck will present a brief overview on the many facets of writing a numismatic reference book. He will place emphasis on the startup process, the photography, and the discoveries that were made during its production. Presented as part of the Newman Portal Symposium, April 8-10, 2022. Speaker(s): Chuck Heck.
By the early 19th century, the British conquest of India was almost complete. As officials of the East India Company fanned out across India, they discovered mysterious inscriptions carved on rocks and pillars all over India that nobody could read. The code to crack this mystery came from coins once issued the Northwestern parts of India and modern Afghanistan. The rediscovery of these scripts enabled scholars to identify the monarch who issued these edicts and rediscover a forgotten Empire. Presented as part of the Newman Portal Symposium, April 8-10, 2022. Speaker(s): Deven Kane.
On May 5, 2022, I attended the Denver Coin Expo, where I met up with my good friend, John Barkley. I first met John around fifteen years ago, when he and his young son would visit coin shows. Over that time, John has transitioned from being primarily a collector to becoming a dealer. If you ever make it to the Denver Coin Expo, be sure to look him up and get some of the free coffee he offers to visitors at his table. And, do some business with him!
