SEPTEMBER EDUCATION PRESENTER

By: Ron Gammill Die States provide valuable insights into a coin’s history and production process. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, understanding die states enhances yourappreciation of numismatics! Early Die State (EDS):EDS coins are struck from dies that have seen minimal use and have not been retooled. Look for crisp fields, sharp…

By: Ron Mund I recently visited the Philippines for the first time. I stayed in Pasay, a suburb of Manila which is next to the ocean, near the airport and the Asia Mall (second largest mall in the world). It was a very interesting visit to see the city and get out in the country…

Mike gave an excellent presentation on the do’s and dont’s in preparation for a numismatic exhibit. Points that he emphasized were: He also stressed the importance of each of the above and further broke down the presentation to: creativity, attractiveness & overall balance. Excellent and very informative presentation! Thank you, Mr. Mike!

By: Bryon Crowder As a follow up to my presentation on coin conservation/cleaning, I am going to add an article to the newsletter. This will be an ongoing feature in the newsletter entitled: THE DIRTON COIN CONSERVATION. Anybody that has collected coins for at least the last 10 years is probably aware of the double…

By: Ron GammillFrom “The Gammill Coin Gazette”(July 18, 2008) Collecting Civil War tokens is an interesting pursuit just loaded with history of the Great War between the States. Regular issues of US coinage was hoarded during the Civil War and this dramatically restricted merchants ability to make small change. In response to this situation, many…

By: Fred De Vall A true HOBO nickel starts with the Buffalo nickel as the “host” coin to use in carving an image usually on the obverse side of the coin. These coins were used because they had a large enough face and profile for the carvers to modify as they wished when carving their…