EAC 2010
Annapolis, Maryland

Ask Bill Noyes
Bill Noyes
Numismatist and coin photographer Bill Noyes answers questions from Chuck Heck and the audience about multiple aspects of the coin markets particularly those involved with early coppers, grading, counterfeiting and more. Hear the opinions and information from this irascible coin personality. EAC10-001 [3:21]
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Collecting Early US Half Dimes by Red Book Variety
Bill Jones
Veteran collector Bill Jones discusses he smallest silver coin series used in America from the first issue struck in 1792 as a half disme through the date 1805. EAC10-002 [2:23]
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Copper Collectors' Guide to Identifying 2x2 Envelopes
Ralph Rucker
Do you ever wonder who owned the coins in your collection? Imagine if all the coin holders were saved that contained the coins in your collection. Hear from Ralph Rucker who along with numismatist Del Bland has championed the concept of researching 2x2 envelopes. EAC10-003 [4:29]
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Copper Numismaticitis - Is There a Cure?
Mike Shutty
Mike is a psychologist who humorous examines the affliction of collecting. In this fun and animated presentation you will hear and see all the situations that arise when a person has the "bug" to buy early coppers. EAC10-004 [2:28]
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Copper Quotes by Robinson 2010
Jack Robinson
Jack shares the difficulties of updating CQR and all the information that comprises it. He explains what some of the complexities are and why collectors want to try to assimilate all this data. EAC10-005 [2:23]

EAC Registry Collection Lists
H. Craig Hamling
Former EAC webmaster Craig Hamling shares how to include your collection as part of a registry set of early coppers on the EAC website. EAC10-007 [2:27]
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Five Overrated and Underrated Half Cents
Greg Heim
Greg is well known in the world of early copper and has spoken at many previous EAC conventions. In this presentation he examines the half-cent series and shares which ones he believes to be given too much value as well as the coins he thinks are underpriced. EAC10-008 [2:37]
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Frank Stewart and The First United States Mint
Len Augsburger
Researchers Orosz and Augsburger have followed the trail of businessman Frank Stewart and the coin collection he put together and paintings he commissioned to celebrate the Old Mint Building and why. Hear and see the story from Len Augsburger. EAC10-009 [2:39]
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Half Cent Survey Project
Ray Rouse
Half cent collectors have a valuable tool in the survey conducted by EAC to help know the rarity and availability of the half cent series. A new survey is being considered to update this information. EAC10-010 [2:35]
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Homer Downing Tribute
Frank Rybak
Homer Downing is considered one of the founding fathers of large cent collectors. He worked with Dr. Sheldon and was friends with John J. Ford who cataloged his collection upon his early demise. Hear from Homer's nephew about this man who is so revered by many members of EAC. EAC10-011 [2:42]
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How To Take Great Digital Photos of Early Copper Coins
Bill Eckberg
Bill is well known for his knowledge of half cents and his photographic abilities. He explains what factors are involved to take good pictures. EAC10-012 [2:21]
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Original Boys of '94
Mark Borckardt
There are many collector groups who claim title to being the Boys of '94. Hear the story of the original group of 'boys' involved when the coins were actually struck in 1794 that include the mint directors, the suppliers of copper and more. EAC10-013 [2:37]
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People, Events, Coins, and Sales
Q. David Bowers
Legendary numismatist Dave Bowers shares his recollections of great collectors and their collections. EAC10-014 [2:20]
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Search For The Chalmers' Mint
Willard Mumford
Will Mumford lives in Annapolis and heard stories of how the Chalmers' coins were struck at 10 Cornhill Street in that town. He gives the basic history of John Chalmers life. EAC10-015 [2:05]
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