Ozarks Coin Club 2012 Annual Fall Coin Show

October 8, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

I am proud to announce that for the second year Numismatic Supplies will be the supply dealer for the Ozarks Coin Club’s Annual Fall Coin Show. This is a fantastic coin show with over 70 dealers, and if you are anywhere near Springfield Missouri, I would highly recommend that you make this one.

Last year was my first experience at this show and I was just blown away by the hospitality of the people from the Ozarks Coin Club, and I thoroughly enjyoyed visiting with all the numismatists, young and old who stopped by our booth.

The Ozarks Coin Club does a great job making this a fun experience for children with special programs. We brought a good selection of Whitman and Harris coin folders which were a big hit last year.

If you make this show, please stop by to say hello. I look forward to seeing you.

Place:
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Ave. , Gate 4
Springfield, Missouri

North of I-44. Take exit 77 to the N. Kansas Expressway and turn right onto Norton Road.

Hours:
Sat. Oct 27, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun. Oct 28, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Contact:
Nancy Redman, Box 3913,
Springfield, MO 65808
Ph: 417-862-3867

Website: ozarkscoinclub.com

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Coin Storage Boxes at NumismaticSupplies.com

July 29, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

As your collection grows it becomes increasingly important to have a storage system that will safely organize, and protect your coins. At NumismaticSupplies.com, we have a nice selection of storage boxes to meet your needs, and at great prices too!

Shipping is always a good deal with no handling fees attached, you only pay the cost of the shipping, and if your order is over $99, shipping is free!

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Numismatic News

1913 Review of Buffalo Nickel Design

July 9, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

An earlier post mentioned the design of the Buffalo Nickel which I consider a beautiful design. This the coin that first interested me in numismatics. I assumed that everyone agreed this was a beautiful coin, which is why I am so surprised to see this article in the New York Times from 1913 deriding the design. The author who is anonymous criticizes the obverse as a depiction of “ an uncommonly unprepossessing indian”, and claims the reverse side with the buffalo is stamped too deeply into the coin.

I think it’s just change that people don’t like. The person who wrote this review in 1913 was praising the Liberty Head Nickel, the “V” nickel. I agree it was a nice design, but I like the Buffalo nickel better.

Review of Buffalo Nickel

Numismatic History

Who was the model for the Buffalo Nickel?

July 9, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

The buffalo nickel minted from 1913 through 1938 is one of the more popular designs from the U.S. mint, and is a favorite among coin collectors. The New York Times published a story on March 14, 1934 about the death of Chief 2 Guns White Calf, who it attributes as the model for the buffalo nickel. The photo of the chief certainly does bear a strong resemblance to the profile of the indian on the nickel.

Chief 2 Guns White Calf, a Blackfoot Indian, lived at the National Glacier Park in Montana where he was a favorite of park visitors. Virtually everyone who visited knew him as the model of the buffalo nickel. Could they be wrong? Did the New York Times get the story wrong when reporting on the Chief’s death in March of 1934?

According to Wikipedia the designer of the nickel,  James Earle Fraser denied that Chief 2 Guns White Calf was the model for the coin. Fraser insisted the image was a composite drawn from several portraits of Indians, including Iron Tail (Custer’s opponent at Little Big Horn), Two Moons, among others. Fraser denied that the Blackfoot Chief served as the model. In 1938, Fraser stated there were three indians who served as models, Iron Tail, a Sioux, Big Tree, a Kiowa, and Two Moons, a Cheyenne.

Maybe 2 Guns wasn’t the model afterall, but he sure looks the part.

Numismatic History

John Sutter a California Patriot

July 8, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

There was an interesting article published December 4, 1865 in the New York Times about John Sutter, the famous pioneer whose discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill brought multitudes to California in search of their fortune. The article reported that General Sutter was leaving San Franscisco for his old home in Switzerland, and it shed some light on the man’s personal circumstances of which I was previously unaware.Sutter never became rich from his gold findings because the settlers who followed him, squatted on his lands, and stole his gold placers and cattle. He lost not only his lands, his gold and cattle, but his home on the banks fo the Feather River was lost to fire. Yet, despite these misfortunes, Sutter continued to show kindness and genrosity to the new settlers and he patriotically served California and the United States.
In gratitude, California made Sutter a special pensioner with a stipend of $250 a month in gold.

From the New York Times Archive:

December 4, 1865

The California Gold Discoverer, John A. Sutter.

The San Francisco papers state that Gen. JOHN A. SUTTER, the pioneer of the California pioneers, and whose name is associated with the first discovery of gold in that State, was about to leave for this city, en route for his old home in Switzerland. The Evening Bulletin says of him:

“Gen. SUTTER arrived in California on the 2d of July, 1839, and made the first exploration of the Sacramento River, on whose borders he established himself, built a fort for protection against the Indians, received a grant of eleven leagues of land, and for many years was the proprietor of one of the largest ranches in California. He espoused the cause of his adopted country in her war with Mexico, and when California came under American rule, he was appointed by the military authorities First Alcalde of his district. Both before and after the discovery of gold, he became the friend and benefactor of the immigrants who rapidly poured into his district; and, although they squatted upon his lands, took possession of his gold placers, stole his cattle and committed manifold depredations upon his rights of property, yet they were always welcome, and as long as he had anything to give, no one sought food, shelter or money from Gen. SUTTER in vain.

Unbounded liberality is not always consistent with prudence, and it is not surprising that, while thousands of the more recent settlers of California have grown rich around him, he, the original pioneer, has grown poor. His leagues of land, (embracing the sites of Sacramento and Marysville,) his flocks and herds, have long since passed out of his possession, and, to complete his misfortunes, in June last his homestead on the banks of the Feather River, with all its treasures and associations, was destroyed by fire. Gen. SUTTER is not a man to repine at his lot, however hard it may be, and be now goes to revisit his birthplace among the mountains of Switzerland with the same lightness of heart, youthful flow of spirits, and philanthropic love of his fellows, as when he left it, 31 years ago.

The State has shown that she is not unmindful of his character and services, by making him an honored pensioner upon the public treasury, the Legislature of 1864 having enacted a law which secures him a payment of $250 a month in gold. If in addition to this, some of those who have waxed rich from their appropriation of the old pioneer’s property would unite in a substantial testimonial of gratitude, the act would be both graceful and just.”

Numismatic History

Chaco Culture National Park Quarters Available July 12

July 7, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

The United States Mint Pressroom

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for collectible bags and rolls containing Chaco Culture National Historical Park quarters with the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco starting July 12 at noon Eastern Time (ET).  The “S” mint mark quarters will not be released into circulation.

The Chaco Culture National Historical Park “S” mint mark quarters will be available in 100-coin bags priced at $34.95 and 40-coin rolls priced at $18.95.  Orders will be accepted at the bureau’s online catalog, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, or at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468).  All domestic orders will be assessed a shipping and handling fee of $4.95.

The reverse of the 2012 Chaco Culture National Historical Park quarter was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.  The design illustrates a view to the west of two elevated kivas that are part of the Chetro Ketl Complex, the north wall of Chetro Ketl and the north wall of the canyon.  Inscriptions are CHACO CULTURE, NEW MEXICO, 2012 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.  The obverse continues to feature the familiar image of President George Washington.

The United States Mint launched the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program in 2010.  It is a 12-year initiative with 56 quarters featuring reverse designs depicting some of our most cherished national parks and other national sites.  Under this program, the bureau will issue five new quarter designs each year, with one final design in 2021.

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792.  This year marks the bureau’s 220th anniversary.  The United States Mint is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

US Mint Press Room

Coin Talk

July 7, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

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Coin Talk is a treasure trove of numismatic information that we highly recommend to anyone interested in coin collecting. The forum is an active and friendly community with a core group of people who have been posting regularly for many years, and who have  wealth of knowledge. There are many and well-written articles published on a wide variety of numismatic topics that would be of interest to numismatists of all ages.

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Coin Shows | CoinWeek

July 7, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

July, 2012

  • 7 – 8

    The Original Coin & Currency ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 4:00AM at Howard Johnson Conference Center, 1815 West Mercury Blvd. Hampton, VA 23605

  • 12 – 14

    6th Annual Summer FUN ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 5:30PM at Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Hall D2 Orlando, Florida 32819

  • 12 – 15

    Heritage Auctions (HA.com) US Coin Summer FUN Auction # 1172Event Type:Auctions 5:00PM – 5:00PM at Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819

  • 14 – 15

    Modesto Coin & Collectibles ExpoEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 4:00AM at Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. (at 10th & K Sts.) Modesto, CA 95350

  • 14 – 15

    55th COINARAMAEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 5:30PM at Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. San Diego, CA 92101

  • 19 – 21

    SoCal Coin & Currency ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 12:00PM – 5:00PM at Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way. Ontario, CA 91710

  • 20 – 22

    (Birmingham) Alabama Numismatic Society Annual ConventionEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 2:30PM at Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 9th Ave. SW Bessemer, AL 35022

  • 20 – 21

    35th Cleveland Coin Show and Stamp ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 4:00PM at UAW Hall 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma, OH

  • 26 – 28

    Numismatic Society 52nd Annual Coin ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 1:00PM – 5:00PM at St. Charles Convention Center One Convention Center Plaza. St Charles Missouri, MO

  • 27 – 28

    Robins Warner Robins Annual Coin ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 5:00PM at VFW Hall, 1011 Corder Rd. Warner, GA 31088

  • 28 – 29

    Fremont Coin Clubs 40th Annual Coin ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 4:00PM at Elk’s Lodge, 38991 Farwell Drive. Fremont, CA 93501

  • 28 – 29

    1000 Islands International Stamp, Coin and Postcard ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 9:00AM – 2:00PM at Cerow Recreation Park, 600 E. Line Rd. Clayton, NY 13624

  • 28 – 29

    Annandale Coin ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 4:00PM at Earnst Community Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Annandale, VA 22003

August, 2012

  • 2 – 3

    US Coins Auction #1173Event Type:Auctions 1:00PM – 10:00PM at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 201 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

  • 3

    Heritage Auctions (HA.com) Currency Auction #3518Event Type:Auctions 6:00PM – 11:00PM at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 201 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

  • 3 – 5

    Enid Annual Fall Coin ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 12:00PM – 3:00PM at Pavilion Bldg. at Garfield County Fairgrounds 111 W. Purdue. Enid, OK 73701

  • 3 – 5

    Low Country Coin ShowEvent Type:Coin Shows 1:00PM – 3:00PM at Exchange Park Fairgrounds 9850 Hwy. 78, Ladson, SC 29456

  • 7 – 11

    2012 World’s Fair of Money – PhiladelphiaEvent Type:Coin Shows 10:00AM – 4:00PM at Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

Coin Shows

ANACS Coin Shows

July 7, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

ANACS will be accepting submissions at each of the shows listed.An ANACS grader will attend this show = An ANACS grader will be in attendance at the shows marked with a star.

The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks Lodge, Auburn, MA
July 08 – 08        website
Des Moines Club Show ~ Adventureland Inn, Altoona, IA
July 08 – 08
Summer FUN Show ~ Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
July 12 – 14        website
SoCal Coin Show ~ Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA
July 19 – 21        website
ANS Coin Show ~ Bessemer Civic Center, Bessemer, AL
July 20 – 22
Texas Coin Show ~ Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
July 20 – 22
MNS Coin Show ~ St Charles Convention Center, St Charles, MO
July 26 – 28        website
Tallahassee Club Show ~ Senior Center, Talahasee, FL
July 28 – 28
Shreveport Coin Show ~ Shreveport, LA
July 28 – 29
Bellaire Coin Show ~ Bellaire Civic Center, Bellaire, TX
August 04 – 04
Omaha Club Show ~ Metro College, Omaha, NE
August 04 – 04
Aurora Coin Show ~ Red Lion Inn, Aurora, CO
August 04 – 04        website
World’s Fair of Money ~ Penn Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
August 07 – 11        website
The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks lodge, Auburn, MA
August 12 – 12
Jeffco Coin Show ~ Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden, CO
August 18 – 18        website
BRNA Coin Show ~ NW Georgia Convention Center, Dalton, GA
August 17 – 19        website
Westford Coin Show ~ Westford Regency, Westford, MA
August 22 – 22        website
Alamo Coin Show ~ Lice Oak Civic Center, Live Oak, TX
August 25 – 25        website
LNS Coin Show ~ Guest House Inn, Lincoln, NE
August 26 – 26
Long Beach Coin Expo ~ Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
September 06 – 08        website
The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks Lodge, Auburn, MA
September 09 – 09        website
NH Coin Expo ~ Radisson, Manchester, NH
September 13 – 15        website
INA Coin Show ~
September 13 – 15        website
Jeffco Coin Show ~ Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden, CO
September 15 – 15        website
CFCC Show ~ Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
September 14 – 16        website
Great Plans Club Show ~ Sioux Falls Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls, SD
September 15 – 16
Westford Coin Show ~ Westford Regency, Westford, MA
September 23 – 23        website
Texas Coin Show ~ Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
October 05 – 07
BNA Fall Convention ~ Knights of Columbus Hall, Cheektowaga, NY
October 06 – 07        website
The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks Lodge, Auburn, MA
October 14 – 14        website
Central Texas Coin Show ~ Wingate Inn, Round Rock TX
October 20 – 20
Silver Dollar Expo ~ St Charles Convention Center, St Charles, MO
October 18 – 20        website
National Money Show ~ Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX
October 18 – 20        website
Ozarks Coin Show ~ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, MO
October 27 – 27        website
Denver Numismatic Expo ~ National Western Complex, Denver, CO
October 26 – 27        website
Bellaire Coin Show ~ Bellaire Civic Center, Bellaire, TX
October 27 – 27
PAN Fall Show ~ Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA
October 25 – 27        website
INA Coin Show ~ Iowa Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
October 27 – 28        website
Westford Coin Show ~ Westford Regency, Westford, MA
October 28 – 28        website
TSNS Coin Show ~ Camp Jordan Area, Chatanooga, TN
November 02 – 04        website
Bay State Coin Show ~ Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough, MA
November 08 – 10        website
PCDA Coin Show ~ Crown Plaza, Rosemont, IL
November 09 – 11        website
The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks lodge, Auburn, MA
November 11 – 11
Baltimore Expo ~ Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
November 15 – 17        website
Texas Coin Show ~ Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
November 16 – 18
Aurora Coin Show ~ Red Lion Inn, Aurora, CO
November 24 – 24        website
Westford Coin Show ~ Westford Regency, Westford, MA
November 25 – 25
Houston Money Show ~ Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
November 29 – December 01        website
Venice Coin Show ~ Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge, Venice, FL
November 30 – December 01
The Greater Worcester Coin Show ~ The Elks Lodge, Auburn, MA
December 12 – 12        website
Texas Coin Show ~ Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
December 14 – 16
Westford Coin Show ~ Westford Regency, Westford, MA
December 23 – 23        website
Coin Shows

Public Tour Reopens at United States Mint at Philadelphia

July 7, 2012 by John Sheldon 0 Comments

The United States Mint Pressroom

PHILADELPHIA – The United States Mint at Philadelphia re-opens its doors for public tours on July 3, 2012, at 1 p.m.  The facility has undergone a major set of renovations with new displays, exhibits and artifacts on display.

“We are very proud to once again welcome the public into our Philadelphia facility home to see how coins and medals are made,” said Dick Peterson, Deputy Director, United States Mint.  “This project is one that showcases our production processes and gives the public a more modern, interactive experience.  Our new tour route and exhibits also proudly tell the American public about the role the United States Mint plays in the financial fabric of our nation,” said Peterson.  “The new displays include numerous artifacts; tell the story about the history and current structure of the United States Mint; and explain the evolution of coin minting processes and operations.”

In August 2010, the United States Mint embarked on a major endeavor to completely renovate the public tour experience at the Philadelphia facility.  Approximately 250,000 people visit the United States Mint at Philadelphia each year.  The last time the public tour exhibits were upgraded was more than 40 years ago.

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792.  This year marks the bureau’s 220th anniversary.  The United States Mint is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

Tour Information:
* All tours are self-guided; no reservations are necessary.
* Tour Hours:

* Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* Summer Tour Hours (June – August):  Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Open Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.  Please call (215) 408-0112 for additional summer tour hours.

* Adults, 18 years and older, need government issued photo IDs to enter.  Please visit http://www.usmint.gov for further security information.
* All visitors are required to enter through a metal detector.  For more information, please call (215) 408-0112.
* Photography is prohibited.
* The United States Mint at Philadelphia is located at 5th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1886.

US Mint Press Room
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