Coin Collectors News

Selby Ungar Memorial VIDEO on CoinTelevision YouTube

Mar 19, 2019 | video

Selby Ungar Memorial, King of Carson City Dollars, 1937-2018

David Lisot, Interviewer, CoinTelevision.com., with Bobby Avena, Dennis Baker, Carl Bombara, Douglas Daniels, Silvano DiGenova, Vince Falcone, Ron Gillio, John & Sandie & Gulde, Brian Hendelson, Robert Higgins, Marlene Highfill, Don Kagin, Kurt Mease Jeff Rayden, Simone Rayden, Doug Sharpe, Dawn Ungar, Bernice Ungar, and Jeff Wuller.

Selby Ungar was known as the “King of Carson City Silver Dollars. He was Vice-President of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable and friend to many people in the coin industry. He was also a devoted family man. Hear his many friends share their memories of this special numismatic personality.

Donations to the “Selby Ungar Educational Fund” sponsored by the National Silver Dollar Roundtable are being accepted by Marlene Highfill at oklahomacoin@cox.net.

A 32 minute DVD of the entire “Selby Ungar Memorial” is available for every donation received.

Newman Grant Applications Due April 1, 2019

Mar 19, 2019 | Announcements

Earlier this year, the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES) announced the creation of the Newman Grant program to financially assist numismatic authors and organizations pursuing original research in American numismatics. Newman Grants will be awarded annually with the first set of awards announced in May 2019.

EPNNES has previously supported the numismatic community through the creation of the Newman Numismatic Portal (NewmanPortal.org) at Washington University in St. Louis, and, prior to that, the Newman Money Museum. In addition, EPNNES has supported the American Numismatic Society (ANS) Graduate Seminar and the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar through a matching program in conjunction with ANA Young Numismatist (YN) annual auction. EPNNES also provided direct assistance to numerous numismatic clubs and societies in November 2017.

EPNNES now widens its numismatic support to the larger community and invites Newman Grant applications from the public. Authors, researchers, and numismatic organizations are encouraged to apply for amounts between $1,000 and $5,000. Applications promoting original research in American numismatics will be preferred. Awards may be applied toward any related expense including but not limited to photography, reproduction services, travel, or publication. EPNNES intends to make approximately half a dozen grants per year.

The Newman Grant program will be administered for EPNNES by the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP). Applications may be found on the Newman Numismatic Portal at https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/archivedetail/530553 and should be submitted to NNPCurator@wustl.edu. The application deadline is April 1, 2019, with the first set of Newman Grants to be announced on May 25, 2019, coincident with the late Eric P. Newman’s birthday.

It is the hope of EPNNES that this program will continue the legacy of Eric P. Newman in a way that would reflect his high standards for numismatic research.

New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee

Mar 15, 2019 | News

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint today announced the appointment of Dr. Dean J. Kotlowski to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), as the member specially qualified by virtue of his education, training, or experience in American history.

Dr. Kotlowski is a specialist in twentieth-century U.S. political and policy history. He fills the vacancy created by the term expiration of Dr. Herman J. Viola. Dr. Kotlowski’s term is four years.

Dr. Kotlowski is a professor of history at Salisbury University. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. from Indiana University and his B.A. from Canisius College. He is the author of Nixon’s Civil Rights: Politics, Principle, and Policy and Paul V. McNutt and the Age of FDR, and the editor of The European Union: From Jean Monnet to the Euro. Professor Kotlowski has published 40 articles and book chapters in the U.S., UK, Australia, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Russia. He has lectured in 22 countries and has twice served as a Fulbright Scholar, in the Philippines (2008) and Austria (2016).

Dr. Kotlowski has extensive experience in public history. He was a member of a four-person team of internationally-renowned historians who oversaw the first comprehensive reconfiguring of museum exhibits at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California. In addition to extensive lecturing before academic, community, senior citizen, and student groups, he has spoken numerous times on National Public Radio and has appeared multiple times on C-SPAN, including in its “Lectures in American History” (2012) series.

The CCAC was established by an Act of Congress in 2003. It advises the Secretary of the Treasury on theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and other medals produced by the United States Mint. The CCAC also makes commemorative coin recommendations to the Secretary and advises on the events, persons, or places to be commemorated, as well as on the mintage levels and proposed designs.

The CCAC is subject to the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury. The United States Mint is responsible for providing necessary and appropriate administrative support, technical services, and advice.

The CCAC submits an annual report to Congress and the Secretary of the Treasury, describing its activities and providing recommendations.

Paul Whitnah Shares Stories of Famous Coin Collectors, May 10, 2008

Mar 13, 2019 | video

Paul Whitnah, President, M&M Travel Service, Arlington, TX, David Lisot, Interviewer, CoinTelevision.com.

An excerpt of the video is available on Coin Television Youtube Channel: (PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!)

Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/XqUtpZwnxM8

Paul Whitnah has known some of the greatest coin personalities in his lifetime including Eva Adams, Q. David Bowers, Walter Breen, Ken Bressett, Mary Brooks, Grover Criswell, Virginia Culver, John Ford, Clyde Hubbard, John Jay Pittman, Ed Rochette, P.B. Trotter, Adna Wilde, and many more. In this interview, Paul shares his memories and talks about the great numismatists he has known.

In 2008 the Early American Coppers Convention was held in Irving, Texas. David Lisot was there to document the convention and taped an interview with longtime America Numismatic Association volunteer and friend Paul Whitnah of M&M Travel Service. Paul was known for being in charge of the Message Center for the ANA Conventions as a volunteer. The interview was not edited until recently allowing the story of numismatic personality Paul Whitnah to be told. The entire interview will be available on the Newman Numismatic Portal along with more than 1500 other videos at www.nnp.wustl.edu.

Unparalleled Numismatic Wonders Just Weeks Away

Mar 12, 2019 | ANA, Announcements, Shows & Conventions

Pittsburgh National Money Show Awaits Collectors

Coin collectors are enthusiastically anticipating the National Money Show in Pittsburgh, March 28-30. The three-day event, sponsored by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association, is expected to attract thousands of coin collectors from Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. eager to buy, sell and see more than $100 million of historic numismatic treasures.

Nearly 200 coin dealers will be on hand offering the finest numismatic inventory available; the U.S. Mint also will be in attendance with numerous popular products. Many of the numismatic experts present will provide free, informal evaluations of the public’s old coins and paper money. Kagin’s, the official auctioneer of the show, will conduct a three-session live auction featuring a diverse selection of U.S. coins, world banknotes and U.S. currency. A plethora of educational presentations, family activities and fascinating exhibits round out the happenings.

For up-to-the-minute show information visit Money Talks lecturesMoney Talks lectures. These presentations cover a variety of numismatic topics and research. Presentations take place Thursday and Friday, Mar. 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Steering the Course of the Hobby’s Flagship Publication – Barbara Gregory, Thursday at 10 a.m.
Civil War Storecards: Latest Research and New Finds Since the 3rd Edition – Mark Gatcha, Thursday at 11 a.m.
Lewis and Clark’s Impact on U.S. Coinage and Currency, and Pittsburgh’s Role in this Historic Expedition – Rob Throckmorton and Richard Gaetano, Thursday at 12 p.m.
Money of Empire: Elizabeth to Elizabeth – Douglas Mudd, Thursday at 1 p.m.
Seige Note: The Currency of War – Lawrence C. Korchnak, PhD., Thursday at 2 p.m.
Strategies to Dispose of Your Collection – Rod Gillis, Thursday at 3 p.m.
What’s In Mickey’s Pocket: Disney Dollars – Paige Price, Friday at 10 a.m.
Don Everhart: A Career in Coin Design – Don Everhart, Friday at 11 a.m.
Rex Magnae Britanniae: The Final Coinage Reform of James VI of Scotland – E. Tomlinson Fort, Friday at 12 p.m.
Future Trends of Traditional Coin Collecting in Modern China – Leo Wang, Friday at 1 p.m.
Astrological Calendar Medals of the Vienna, Austria Mint – Simcha L. Kuritzky, Friday at 2 p.m.
Never Say “Banal” Objects: Tokens and Erotic Tesserae from Hellenistic and Roman Sicily – Antonino Crisà, Friday at 3 p.m.

Legacy Series acquaints collectors with the legends, heroes and icons of numismatics. Moderated by Barbara Gregory, editor-in-chief of The Numismatist, this year’s Legacy Series recognizes Don Everhart, former U.S. Mint lead sculpture and engraver. The interview takes place on Thursday, Mar. 28 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 414 of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Admission is free, but space is limited. Call 800-514-2646 to reserve a seat.

Family-Friendly Events and Highlights

Coin-Collecting Basics: Saturday, Mar. 30, 12 p.m., Room 412 – This class covers the nuances of coins and paper money, and shares tips on how to collect smart.
Coin Collecting 101: Thursday-Friday, Mar. 28-29, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Table 732 – Informal 30-minute discussions are intended for the numismatic newcomer, offering an introduction to the hobby and how to assemble a great collection.
Young Collectors Corner: A Workshop for Children: Saturday, Mar. 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.), Room 406 – Experienced numismatists share basic information about the hobby, including coin identification and production. Scouts are required to wear their uniforms to be eligible to earn the “Coin Collecting” merit badge or the “Fun with Money” patch.
Treasure Trivia: Thursday-Saturday, Mar. 28-30, Table 732 – Families and children learn about numismatics as they explore the bourse floor in search of answers to trivia questions. This free game is scheduled during public show hours.

Spectacular Exhibits

Museum Showcase features rare and historic items from the ANA’s Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes:

The 1804 Draped Bust U.S. Silver Dollar: The “King of U.S. Coins” is one of only 15 known examples and is insured for $4 million.
The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel: One of five known 1913 Liberty Head nickels made under mysterious circumstances at the Philadelphia Mint.
Bebee Error Notes: Rarely seen specimens from the famous Bebee collection of paper currency and uncut notes.
A 1933 $10 Eagle: In March 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt halted the release of gold coins from the Mint to help reverse the tide of the Depression. This act created noteworthy gold coin rarities, including the spectacular 1933 eagle.
The 1943/44 Cent Case: In 1943, to save copper for World War II, the U.S. Mint produced Lincoln cents using steel instead of the normal bronze alloy. A few 1943 Lincoln cents were mistakenly made from left over 1942 bronze blanks instead of the zinc-coated steel creating an instant sensation. The same accident occurred in 1944 when the Mint returned to bronze cents – a few of the steel cent blanks were struck as 1944 cents. On display courtesy of the Dazzling Rarities Collection.

Food, Fun and Fellowship

Show attendees are invited to join the National Money Show’s host organization, Pennsylvania Association of Numismatics (PAN), for a banquet at LeMont Restaurant on Wednesday, Mar. 27. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m., dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information and to reserve a seat, visit www.pancoins.org.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thanks to the support of 11 dedicated sponsors, the National Money Show is guaranteed to be one of the most entertaining and educational numismatic events of the year. Sponsors include:

Corporate Sponsors:

Kagin’s Auctions – Table 500
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) – Table 901
Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS)
Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) – Table 907

Other Sponsors:

Angel Dee’s Coins & Collectibles – Table 611
Carter Numismatics – Table 404
CDN Publishing – Table 605
Coleman Foster Rare Coins – Table 526
Kagin’s, Inc. – Table 501
RoundTable Trading – Table 704
U.S. Coins – Table 511

Host Club Organizations

The ANA is grateful to the following host clubs and their many volunteers for helping to pull together all the details of putting on a show:

Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists
North Hills Coin Club
South Hills Coin Club
Western Pennsylvania Numismatic Society
George Washington Numismatic Society
West Penn Coin Club

For additional information about the show or to register to attend, visit www.nationalmoneyshow.com or call 719-482-9871.

The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.