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We will be at the 34th North Coast Coin Club show in Cleveland, OH at the UAW Hall 5615 Chevrolet Blvd Parma, OH. Free parking and admission. September 15th-17th, 2011. Stop by and see us.
September 29th-October 1st, 2011 will be at the 52nd Suburban Detroit Coin Show. RADISSON HOTEL 17123 Laurel Park Drive South (I-275 and Six Mile) Livonia, Michigan. 75 Tables. Free parking and admission.
October 6th-8th, 2011 we will be at the Kentucky State Numismatic Association Show. Located at the Hilton Garden Inn. 2735 Crittenden Drive. Louisville, KY. Free parking and admission. 65+ tables.
October 20th-22nd, 2011 we will be back at the Silver Dollar & Rare Coin Expo at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO. This is a big show with 200 tables. Free parking and admission.
From November 9-13, 2011 we will be at the 26th Annual PCDA International Currency & Coin Convention. Located at the Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare 5440 North River Road Rosemont, IL. See us at booth 509.
We will be at the ANA show in Rosemont, IL August 16-20, 2011 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. 10-6 Daily. Table 1536. Stop by and see us.
New Spin: Same Type, Old and New
31/05/11
New Spin: Same Type, Old and New
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By Ginger Rapsus, Numismatic News May 27, 2011 |
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Type collecting makes a unique challenge in numismatics. It’s more than just filling holes in an album. Even if you can find an album for a type set, the collector has to answer a few questions. Does he want a 20th century type set, a 19th century, the full type set back to 1793, or what variation of these themes? Does he want subtle varieties, major varieties, metallic changes, or something entirely different?
Fans of type collecting and modern coinage can combine these two favorites and come up with a new kind of type set. Call it type collecting with a twist. Older United States coins can be augmented in a set by adding some modern issues bearing the same designs.
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The gold First Spouse $10 coins have been issued since 2007, featuring the First Ladies, as companion pieces to the Presidential dollars. Those Presidents who did not have a First Lady during their term are still honored with pieces featuring the Liberty figure used on coinage of the time. These modern renderings of Liberty can be collected along with coins bearing the original designs.
The 2007 Thomas Jefferson Liberty shows the Draped Bust, a design used on copper and silver coins of his time. Type collectors may want to assemble a set of the Draped Bust coinage – the half cent, cent, half dime, dime, quarter, half dollar, and silver dollar – and add a 2007 First Spouse gold coin to this set. Comparing the 2007 rendering of this old-fashioned design to the coins in actual use can be interesting. How does the modern Draped Bust look? Are there subtle differences? Has the design held up well over the years? How does the design appear on a gold piece?
Type collectors have a few more First Spouse coins to obtain. Andrew Jackson’s Liberty is the Capped Bust, a design so popular that a special collector’s club exists for fans of this Liberty. A 2008 Capped Bust gold coin would look great alongside the circulation coins: the half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar.
Speaking of specialty clubs, the Gobrecht Society boasts a number of members who appreciate the long-used Seated Liberty design, struck from 1840-1891 – and even earlier, if you include the famous Gobrecht pattern silver dollars. Martin van Buren’s Liberty, shown on another 2008 First Spouse coin, is the Seated Liberty. Add this piece to a run of Seated Liberty coinage, and add some modern touches to your type set.
James Buchanan’s Liberty was the Coronet head, used on gold coins from 1838-1907. That’s a long span, and quite a challenge for the gold coin collector who wants one of each date in any denomination. But a type collector can choose beautiful specimens of the quarter eagle, half eagle, and eagle for his set and include a 2010 First Spouse gold piece.
Look at the reverse of that old $5 gold coin, bearing the Coronet head of Liberty. An eagle with spread wings, shield on its breast, appears on this coin. This lovely design made a comeback in 2006, on a $5 coin commemorating the Old San Francisco Mint. Even the denomination, “FIVE D.” appears the same. When you see these two coins side by side you conclude they are indeed very similar.
A silver dollar was also issued to commemorate the Mint in 2006, struck with the Morgan dollar reverse. The differences between the old and the new are not apparent at a quick glance, but take a closer look at the lettering and the rims. A bit modernized.
One modernized issue that attracted many collectors at a major convention was the 2009 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens gold $20. The original design, considered by many to be the most beautiful United States coin, could not be struck in large quantities, but modern technology made it possible for many more ultra-high-relief pieces to be made for collectors, art lovers and gold aficionados. The first strikes of these pieces were shown at a World’s Fair of Money; collectors stood in line to view these stunning coins.
There are quite a few differences between the original double eagle of 1907 and the 2009 piece. The motto “In God We Trust” appears on the 2009 piece, along with 50 stars on the edge to represent the 50 states; there were only 46 states in 1907. The modern coin is a bit smaller in diameter at 27mm and is made of .9999 fine gold, not .900 gold.
The 1907 ultra-high-relief double eagle, technically a pattern, is rare. If you can’t afford even a high relief gold coin, a Saint-Gaudens double eagle would look fine next to the modern 2009 piece. Always a favorite with collectors, the Saint-Gaudens design was brought back in 1986 for the obverse of the gold bullion American Eagles. The design was a bit modified, or modernized, including a slimmer figure for Miss Liberty. Perhaps a specimen of a 1 ounce Eagle, or a set including the three fractional Eagles, would be great companion pieces to a Saint-Gaudens double eagle.
One of the most beloved designs in American coinage appeared from 1913-1938 and has been brought back twice. That’s the Buffalo nickel, designed by James Fraser. An All-American design still popular with collectors, a commemorative silver dollar of 2001 featured the Indian head and the buffalo, although much enlarged. There was some criticism at the time, especially concerning the appearance of the buffalo’s legs. Show one of these dollars next to an uncirculated Buffalo nickel and note the differences. Was the criticism justified? Is the obverse rendering true to the original?
The first .9999 fine gold pieces struck by the United States Mint were the 1 ounce American Buffalo coins of 2006. Only 1 ounce pieces were struck in 2006 and 2007, with fractional Buffaloes following in 2008. One of the fractional American Buffaloes, next to an old Buffalo nickel, would look interesting due to the contrast. How does a well-struck modern gold piece appear next to a Buffalo nickel of 70 or more years ago? Some Buffalo nickels, especially some mintmarked coins of the 1920s, are notorious for poor strikes. Does the design hold up well and still look impressive after many years?
The Walking Liberty half dollar of 1916-1947 is considered to be America’s most beautiful silver coin. This design, too, was brought back for 1 ounce silver American Eagles in 1986. The obverse of Adolph Weinman’s famous design, a bit enlarged, appears on silver Eagles to this day. A Walking Liberty half dollar next to a new American silver Eagle looks great, and I have seen specially made holders for these two coins.
Add some depth to your type set of older United States coins by adding some modern issues bearing the same designs. Compare and contrast, admire the old and the new, and gain a new appreciation for the beautiful designs that will always remain favorites.
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RSS FeedHarvey Stack to Participate in Cataloging Stack’s Bowers ANA Rarities Night Auction With Q. David Bowers and David Hall
Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced today that Harvey G. Stack and his son Lawrence R. Stack are coming out of retirement to rejoin the firm now known as Stack’s Bowers Galleries, following a two-year hiatus from professional numismatics. Stack’s Bowers also announced that Harvey Stack, considered to be a numismatic legend, will join with two more titans of the industry, Q. David Bowers, Stack’s Bowers chairman emeritus, and David Hall, president of Collectors Universe, to catalog the ultra high-end Rarities Night Auction, the feature official auction event presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago this August.
“The value of this addition of Harvey and Larry Stack to the Stack’s Bowers team is simply beyond measure,” said Greg Roberts, CEO of parent corporation Spectrum Group International, Inc. “Harvey’s lifetime of experience has greatly influenced this industry, and he brings with him a remarkable sense of integrity and reliability that further enhance his extraordinary skills. And like his father, Larry was raised in numismatics and learned from the masters of the field, building his own reputation as a specialized leader in the industry.”
Harvey is the son of Morton M. Stack and nephew of Joseph B. Stack, who formed Stack’s rare coin business in 1933, where Harvey worked as a full-time staff member for 62 years, from 1947 until his retirement in 2009 as chief manager of business affairs. During those six decades, Harvey personally conducted more auction sales than anyone in the numismatic industry, and he appraised and cataloged countless numismatic rarities and was responsible for the sale of some of the most spectacular collections in history, such as the Anderson Dupont Collection, the Davis-Graves Collection, and the Harold S. Bareford Collection.
A member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) for more than half a century, Harvey has been a staunch supporter of the organization through the years, including contributing to the building of its Colorado Springs headquarters, which houses the Stack’s Gallery endowed by the family and bearing its name. He was also directly involved with the first ANA Grading Guide and has received the Association’s Medal of Merit, and in 1997 he was named the ANA Numismatist of the Year in recognition of 50 years of service to the coin collecting hobby. Harvey served as president of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) from 1990-91, after serving on its board for more than 10 years, and he effectively defended PNG and the industry from proposed Federal Trade Commission regulations which he felt were inappropriate for responsible professional numismatists. He was honored by his peers with the coveted PNG founders’ award in 1993 and again in 1998 for an unprecedented second time. In addition, Harvey is a Fellow of the American Numismatic Society and an active member of the International Association of Professional Numismatists and Royal Numismatic Society, and he serves as a lifetime member of the prestigious Smithsonian Society.
A venerable advocate for the hobby, Harvey appeared before the Treasury Department in 1967 to assist in the repeal of gold coin import regulations unfairly impacting coin collectors, and in 1973 he was the sole industry representative to appear before Congress advocating passage of the Hobby Protection Act. In 1976 he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the U.S. Assay Commission, the last sitting of the oldest citizens’ commission which had assured the integrity of the nation’s coinage for nearly two centuries. In 1996, Harvey addressed the U.S. House Banking Committee to propose the State Commemorative Quarters series to enhance the U.S. Coin Commemorative program, help reacquaint the public with American history and geography, and encourage savings, which resulted in what is considered to be the most successful commemorative program in history – when the program ended in 2008, the U.S. Mint estimated that 147 million people were collecting State Quarters.
Larry Stack, Harvey’s son, joined the family firm in 1973, having learned much of the business from his own study, dealing and family experience. He is personally responsible for the development of many important and noteworthy collections and brought several significant collections to Stack’s, including the John J. Ford Jr. Collection, as well as the Dallas Bank Collection, and the world record sale of the highest price ever realized at auction for a rare coin, the legendary 1933 St. Gaudens Double Eagle that realized an astonishing $7.59 million (the two latter sales in partnership with Sotheby’s).
An experienced collector, Larry has formed major collections of French Ecus, Five-Franc pieces, and Ecus d’Or, and his in-depth collection of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon coins ranks high among the finest ever assembled. His Renaissance medals collection is now one of the standard reference works for the field. In the U.S. field he is a serious student of U.S. Colonial coins, U.S. Gold, and Type coinage. He is a member of PNG, IAPN, ANA, ANS, The Royal Numismatic Society, British Numismatic Society, and of major U.S. state and regional organizations, including the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNA) and Florida United Numismatists (FUN).
“It is a tremendous honor for Stack’s Bowers Galleries to welcome Harvey and Larry Stack back on the team,” said Chris Napolitano, president. “Their combined knowledge of numismatics is immeasurable, and their history is so rich in the traditions of the hobby. With this momentous addition of Harvey and Larry, alongside Q. David Bowers and our incredible Stack’s Bowers staff, I would say this is one of the most talented and experienced numismatic teams ever assembled.”
Stack’s Bowers Galleries next auctions are the Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo taking place June 13-18, 2011, and the Official Auctions of ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money and ANA/PNG Pre-Show, scheduled for August 12-20, 2011, with a consignment deadline of June 20 for U.S. material. As a special opportunity, Q. David Bowers, Harvey Stack and David Hall will be reviewing and cataloging the exclusive ANA Rarities Night Auction lots, and providing video discussions of the coins.
About Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, a division of Fortune 500 Company Spectrum Group International, Inc., was launched in January 2011, combining the extraordinary histories of Stack’s, the oldest rare coin auction and retail company in America, with Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s pre-eminent auctioneers of rare coins and paper money. The two companies unite to share a combined legacy that spans more than 100 years, and includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable collections to ever cross an auction block – the John. J. Ford, Jr. and Louis E. Eliasberg collections, the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, and the Norweb Collection, to name just a few. Topping off this amazing numismatic history is the inclusion of the world record for the highest price ever realized at auction for a rare coin, the legendary 1933 St. Gaudens Double Eagle which realized an astounding $7.59 million (sold in partnership with Sotheby’s). The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in New York, New Hampshire and Hong Kong. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is the Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic conventions, including the ANA World’s Fair of Money pre-show and convention auctions, and the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expos in Baltimore, three times yearly, and Philadelphia.
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Payment to ANA in Settlement
09/03/11
Payment to ANA in Settlement
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By Numismatic News March 08, 2011 |
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The litigation between former American Numismatic Association Executive Director Christopher Cipoletti and the ANA has been resolved by settlement, which included the payment of money by Cipoletti to the ANA. Terms of the settlement are confidential.
“I’m pleased to report that after nearly six years, we can finally focus all of our efforts on our educational mission and serving the members of our esteemed Association,” said Executive Director Larry Shepherd.
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The settlement marks the end of a lengthy legal saga that began in July 2005 when Cipoletti filed suit against former ANA employees and a former ANA vendor. Cipoletti was dismissed as executive director of the ANA for cause on Oct. 15, 2007, and the lawsuit against the former ANA employees was resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties in July, 2008.
Cipoletti filed an arbitration case seeking additional payment under his employment contract. A May 27, 2009, decision by American Arbitration Association Arbitrator Kathryn E. Miller held that Cipoletti was terminated for cause and that he breached his fiduciary duties to the ANA. On July 29, 2009, the Arbitrator issued a second decision that held that Cipoletti must pay $53,550.26 to cover the expenses of the arbitration.
In September 2009, El Paso County District Court Judge Thomas K. Kane confirmed both of the arbitrator’s decisions. Cipoletti then appealed the Judge’s ruling on the arbitration case.
A third suit in which a Denver law firm, Davis, Graham and Stubbs, filed for legal fees against the ANA led to the ANA filing a counterclaim for breach of fiduciary duties against DGS and Cipoletti. The litigation between the ANA and DGS was settled to the parties’ mutual satisfaction. This most recent settlement resolves all pending lawsuits
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In 2007, Amy Joiner published a book called The eBay Billionaires’ Club
- Anthony Roberts: AACS Autographs – Currently has 221 items listed for sale.
- Adam Hersh: Adam Hersh Auctions – No current auctions. Last feedback received in Apr 2008.
- David Yasulka: Blueberry Boutique – No longer a registered user.
- Dan Glasure: Dan’s Train Depot - Currently has 541 items listed for sale.
- Connie Gray: Estate Treasure by Byrum – Currently has 571 items listed for sale.
- John Wieber: Exel-i – No current listings. Last feedback as a seller received last month (October 2010).
- Amy Mayer and Ellen Navarro: Express Drop – No longer a registered user.
- Robert Walzer: Forklift Deals – No current auctions. Last feedback received in March 2010.
- Nir Hollander: Gem Stone King – Over 63,000 current listings.
- Jim Orcholski: J&T Coins - Currently has 96 items listed for sale.
- Dan Yen: Movie Mars - Over 97,000 current listings
- Jacob North: Sophia’s Style Boutique – Currently has 5,945 items listed for sale.
So, 42% of the eBay “billionaires’ club” are no longer selling on eBay. Given the drastic policy changes eBay has imposed on sellers since the book was published, the results are probably not very surprising to most people trying to move merchandise on the site. The fact that so many “big time” sellers would be so dramatically impacted is starting to make me feel less optimistic about the future of eBay. I think the corporate leadership has a hard time maintaining focus on who their real customers are — the sellers that pay the listing and final value fees. If eBay’s changes are driving away sellers of this magnitude, who is paying the bills now?
