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A Taler and a Tale of Horror
Thomas H. Sebring
This video describes the sinking of the Dutch East Indian ìBataviaî in 1629 off the coast of Western Australia and the horrific events that followed. Also covered is the salvage of the wreck in the 1960ís and some of the rare German city-state talers that were recovered.   34 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-040

ANA Coin Collecting Basics
Jane Colvard & Christopher T. Connell
An informative introduction to the many ways families can benefit and learn from collecting coins while having fun. What better to learn about the hobby of numismatics than from two of the American Numismatic Associationís most well-known experts!   67 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-018

Analysis of Lincoln Cents
C.L. Wyatt
The Lincoln cent is the first building block of most coin collections. Learn about this basic element in every numismatist’s learning curve. Lecture with slides.   46 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN96-001

Ancient Coins Modern Fakes: How to Tell the Difference
Dennis Kroh
Utilizing visual aids as well as actual genuine and counterfeit ancient coins, Mr. Kroh instills collectors (and dealers) with confidence in their goals by familiarizing them with the characteristics of both genuine and false coins. Various books and publications on detecting counterfeits are displayed and discussed. A question-and answer session follows. Lecture presentation only with samples.   43 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA90-017

Anti-Semitic Material of the 20th Century
Sterling Rachootin
The 20th century has been a time of intense persecution of people of the Jewish faith. Much of this came from the Third Reich of Nazi Germany. Many items that attest to this prejudice can be found on coins, stamps, postcards and other collectible items. Sterling Rachootin is a teacher and historian who recounts the bigotry of this era by showing examples of various collectible items. Lecture with color slides.   46 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE92-007

Art of Judging the Art of Ancient Coins
Harlan Berk
This presentation is by Harlan Berk, well-known ancient coin dealer and collector who explains the little understood and never explained term "good style." Using slides for comparison he discusses factors to be considered in determining what "good style" really is. Excellent for beginners and advanced collectors.   33 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA91-014

Baltimoreís Shinplaster Notes: The Panic & Depression of 1837-1841
William I. Stratemeyer
Early banking in Maryland was very difficult. The lack of federal and state laws for banks made it easy for fraud. Banks opened, took deposits and many managers ran off with the the gold leaving worthless paper money.   22 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-020

Breathing Greater Life into Coin Clubs
Bill Fivaz
The coin club supports the grass roots of the coin collecting hobby. No greater place exists to makes friends and learn about the coin collecting hobby. Bill Fivaz hosts a panel of experts who share their ideas and experience about how to build and maintain a sound coin club. You will hear how to build and keep membership as well as many other subjects using lecture, discussion, and question and answer.   78 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE96-002

Byzantine Emperors of Chaos
Christopher T. Connell
A Byzantine Collector and long-time Summer Seminar Instructor, Chris is now the ANA Museum Collections Manager. The years of 685-717 AD. were years of chaos for the Byzantine empire: Eight reigns and seven emperors in twenty-two years. This program will look at the emperors via rare solidus gold coins. Everyone will find this lecture with slides fascinating.   29 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-001

Caring for and Safeguarding Your Coins and Estate Planning for the Numismatist
James Stoutjesdyk
Jim was the Young Numismatist of the Year in the 1980's and is currently a senior numismatist at Heritage Numismatic Auctions. This presentation is a timely update on how any collector or investor of coins can and should safeguard his holdings. Based on a book written by Steve Ivy and James Halperin, two of the most successful numismatists in business today.   29 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-002

Cherrypicking Rare U.S. Large Cent Die Varieties, 1840-1857
Bob Grellman
How many times have you sold a large cent and not checked to see if it was a rare variety? Stop throwing away money! Learn how to identify rare late date varieties of large cents. Bob Grellman is the editor of Attribution Guide for United States Large Cents, 1840-57, the standard reference for the coin industry.   28 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN91-007

Cherrypicking the Lincoln Cent
Dr. Sol Taylor
The Lincoln cent series offers more opportunities for collectors to cherrypick than any other series due to the sheer numbers of repunched mintmarks, doubled dies and other varieties including many that can still be found in circulation. Sol Taylor has studied this series for decades and heads the Lincoln Cent Collectors Society.   55 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-021

Christian Icons on Byzantine Coins
Christopher T. Connell
In 610 CE, Byzantine Emperor Heraclius liberated the Empire from the tyranny of Emperor Focas which established a dynasty that would last for over 1000 years. During that period many coins were issued that had a wealth of Christian symbolism used as images.   46 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-023

Coin Collectors Survival Strategy
Scott A. Travers
Scott Travers is one of the most famous writers and speakers in numismatics. His books have helped promote the coin hobby more than almost any others and can be found in virtually every major bookstore. In this presentation Scott discusses recent political events and how they have affected the market. He draws conclusions from the current economy that give indications about how to position your portfolio. His talk if filled and facts and information about how to be a long term survivor in coin collecting. If you have never been to one of his live presentations this is one of his best!   51 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-024

Coin Glass
John R. Eshbach
John covers the more popular types of coin glassware including U.S. coin and Fostoria patterns. The history, development and reasons for government intervention are explained as well as diagnostics for identifying contemporary reproductions.   45 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-025

Coinage of the Roman World
Robert W. Hoge
Robert Hoge, ANA Museum curator, presents a program that focuses upon interpreting ancient Roman coins through their inscriptions. It includes discussions of historical chronology; portraits and types; mints and mint markings; pertinent Latin grammatical structures; governmental offices and titulature; denominational systems and economics; and the use of major reference works. Lecture with slides and diagrams.   60 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA90-025

Coins of Christianity: Babylon to Ethiopia
Dr. Radford Stearns
Radford Stearns discusses the coins leading up to Jesusí birth, those issued during Christís lifetime, the period of the early Church, and those pieces struck over the last 2000 years.   34 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-026

Collecting Colonial Coins
Mary Sauvain
Before the United States became a nation, some of the individual states issued various coins to help in commerce. This first coinage of America offers a challenging and interesting collecting area. Learn about the issues by the original thirteen Colonies from one of the top authorities. Lecture with slides.   59 minutes
Provided by: Media Resource Corp.
Catalog number: MRC94-003

Collecting Roman Denarii
Thomas A. Palmer
"Et tu Bruta?" and the Caesars coinage began. Learn about this challenging area of ancient numismatics and how to form at collection. Longtime numismatist, lecturer and collector Tom Palmer takes you on this journey through history. Lecture with slides.   60 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN96-003

Collecting U.S. Bust Halves
Sheridan Downey
The Bust half-dollars of 1807 to 1839 are some of America’s most interesting and collectible coins. Noted dealer and collector, Sheridan Downey, shows examples and talks about how to collect this fascinating series. He covers the overdates, striking characteristics, grading, and other pertinent information. Advanced collectors and beginners alike will learn from this tape! Lecture with color slides.   61 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE92-006

Collecting US Paper Money
David Lisot
The paper money of America began with the Colonies and continues to this day. The early bank notes of this country represent a colorful and fascinating aspect of collecting. Learn about collecting Colonials, Fractionals, Confederates, "error" notes, and various large size currency. Includes location footage and interviews with prominent paper money dealers.   37 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA93-001

Coming Full Circle in Coin Design
Thomas D. Rogers, Sr.
Tom Rogers worked as a sculptor for coin design for the United States Mint. What is involved in coin design can be an elaborate process that includes both creative and bureaucratic elements.   38 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-027

Counterfeit Detection
Bill Fivaz
Anyone who is interested in coins will want to know this information. How do you tell a genuine coin from a counterfeit? No person is more qualified than veteran numismatist Bill Fivaz. Bill is one of the most well known people in coins. His books are necessary for any numismatic library and he has been involved with most major collector organizations. You see in spectacular close-up slides how to tell the genuine examples of almost every major coin of the American series including key dates from Indian and Lincoln cents, Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, quarters, silver dollars and more! If ever there was a tape necessary to every person in coin collecting, this is it!   48 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN92-007

Counterfeit Detection Seminar
Mike Faraone
  58 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN04-003

Counterstamped U.S. Large Cents, 1793-1857
David Bowers
Q. David Bowers describes and illustrates United States large cents that were counterstamped by political interests, patent medicine, merchants, gunsmiths, silversmiths and others to advertise their goods or services. The lecture presentation includes a rich variety of numismatic and historical information that is bound to be of interest to anyone involved in 18th- and 19th-century American numismatics.   58 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA91-021

Credit Cards - The New Money Collectible
Ken Hallenbeck
Ken is an ANA Past President and Farran Zerbe award winner. His collecting interests vary widely from odd & curious and primitive money to credit cards and casino tokens. In this video you will see examples of all kinds of credit cards and hear stories about all kinds of cards and how they can be obtained. Interesting lecture with slides for anyone wanting to learn about a growing collectible area.   57 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-003

Detecting Counterfeit and Altered U.S. Coins
J.P. Martin
Coin expert, J.P. Martin, teaches you what to look for to spot the phonies of most major U.S. type coins. Full-screen pictures show examples of type coins, rare dates, gold, and commemoratives. Every coin collector and dealer needs this information.   44 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA93-010

Die Varieties of Morgan Silver Dollars
A. George Mallis
George Mallis, long-respected writer and researcher of Morgan dollars, discusses the events leading to the design and production of the Morgan silver dollar and the reasons why so many die varieties were produced. He explains the historic events that brought Morgan from England to the United States and the subsequent events that led to the use of Morgan’s design rather than Barber’s.   50 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-016

Do's and Don'ts of Coin Collecting
Bill Fivaz
Somewhat of an introduction to numismatics with slides covering how to handle a coin, how to look at a coin, cleaning coins, storage of coins, and security. Fivaz also touches on the topic of grading. A recommended program for both the new collector and the experienced numismatist that needs to brush up on what he may have forgotten!   38 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN91-008

Englandís Groat
Arthur M. Fitts III
England entered the world of large silver coins in 1278 with the introduction of the groat. This video includes an overview of the English kings and examples of their coinage from the late 13th century until the groat was finally discontinued.   49 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-028

English Sovereign, First Coin of the World
Thomas H. Law
This presentation is based on the 1990 Howland Wood "Best of Show" award-winning exhibit and discusses the origins, types and historic significance of hammered gold coins. These coins were designated "sovereigns" during the reigns of six English monarchs, beginning with Henry VII in 1489, together with the milled gold sovereigns featuring the portraits of the eight English monarchs from George III through Elizabeth II.   44 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-015

Errors and Varieties
Don Bonser
If you have ever wondered about error coins this tape is for you. Presented by one of the most well known authorities on error coins, Don Bonser, this tape covers the major types of mint mistakes to be found. See examples and learn how they are made, what they are worth, and how to tell the phonies. Coin dealers and collectors alike will want to learn this information about error coin collecting. Lecture with slides.   37 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN92-004

Faces in Time
Radford Stearns
Radford is a compulsive exhibitor and a life member of the ANA. He is a Numismatic Ambassador, has received two ANA Presidential awards and the Goodfellow Award. This lecture includes slides and interesting stories from the beginning of coinage in Lydia, to coinage of the Greeks, Persians, Romans, and all the way through European issues and the United States. This lecture with slides offers a comprehensive insight into the personalities on coinage throughout history.   42 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-004

Famous Numismatists of the Baltimore Area
Q. David Bowers
Some of the greatest numismatists who have ever lived, and some of the finest collections ever formed, were at home in Baltimoreñwhose numismatic credentials are second to none among American cities. In this lecture only video one of numismaticís greatest personalities, Q. David Bowers, shares with you interesting stories and anecdotes.   34 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-029

Five Fabulous Half Cents
Gregory S. & Lisa M. Heim
Half cents can be an intriguing area for early American copper collectors. Greg and Lisa Heim present five half cents that are moderately scarce or have the potential for being such.   33 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-030

Florida Tokens
Edward R. Joyce
Born and raised in St. Augustine, Florida, Edward is a retired Professional Engineer presently living in Jacksonville. Married with 5 children, 14 grandchildren and member of TAMS and Florida Token Society. Mr. Joyce presents an overview of various tokens used by merchants, lumber companies, dairies, turpentine companies , transportation and others in the State of Florida. A very specialized video of mainly lecture exploring the intricacies of a very specific area of numismatics.   27 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-005

General Francis Spinner: His Life, Collectibles & U.S. Postage Fractional Currency
John & Nancy Wilson
John is current ANA president and Nancy served on the ANA board for 8 years. Both are collectors, exhibitors, judges, researchers, authors and coin club workers. In this fact-filled video you will see and learn about the story of Francis Spinner and how he became involved with America's money. This is the most comprehensive presentation on Francis Spinner ever done on video. A must for historians and Civil War era buff.   45 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-006

Good as Gold, A Historic $20 Gold Note
David Sundman
Imagine discovering a bank note in your family’s coin and currency collection that could be worth as much as a quarter of a million dollars! That is exactly the tale being told in this story. David Sundman is president of Littleton Coin Company in Littleton, New Hampshire. A family, who wished to remain anonymous, came to David needing help identifying and valuing their collection of heirlooms. They had received several appraisals of their collection, but felt they needed more information about its value. When the bank notes were shown to Sundman, he announced that several major rarities had been discovered, including this historic gold note. The family was delighted and the rest is numismatic history! Hear the remarkable story of how this collection was discovered, as told by collector, numismatist and businessman David Sundman.   43 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN01-005

Grading Mint-State U.S. Coins
J.P. Martin
The American Numismatic Association has created the best video on grading mint-state coins available. Hosted by J.P. Martin, grader, numismatist, and authenticator for the ANA Authentication Bureau (ANNAAB), you'll see and hear what to look for to be able to grade like a professional. Emphasis is on Morgan/Peace dollars and U.S. gold coins. Location footage and full-screen pictures make this video necessary for every numismatist.   88 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-003

Grand Army of the Republic, Its History and Encampments
Don Bailey
After the Civil War, the veterans of the North continued to meet for years as the Grand Army of the Republic. At each of its gatherings collectible badges, tokens, and other items were issued. Learn about this fascinating area. Lecture with slides.   33 minutes
Provided by: Media Resource Corp.
Catalog number: MRC94-004

Harvard College Tokens, Pins and Medals
Arthur M. Fitts III
ANA Board Member Arthur Fitts is a long-time Instructor at Summer Seminar, teaching all aspects of numismatics. He is also the Board Liaison for ANA's Education committee. Going to college is more than taking courses and going to practice. In this presentation you will see medals and tokens of college lifeÑthe subjects, professors, buildings and clubs. Relive the fun and excitement of going to Harvard through the collectible items created by the different groups. Sincere collector passion coupled with scholarly research make this video with slides one of the more interesting in a rather esoteric area.   37 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-007

Having Fun While Collecting Coins: Select Seventy
P. Scott Rubin
Veteran numismatist and storyteller P. Scott Rubin weaves more tales about the coin hobby. In this lecture only presentation he addresses the concept of MS-70 grading and draws many amusing and novel conclusions. Sit back and enjoy this whimsical look at how to collect coins in the post slab era of numismatics.   44 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-031

Hobo Nickels
Bill Fivaz
Hobo nickels are a specialized are of coin collecting growing in popularity. Learn how to tell the difference from the "real" hobo's vs. the contemporaries from one of numismatics most knowledgeable teachers.   44 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN94-001

How to Tell Artificial Toning on Coins
H. Robert Campbell
Long time coin expert, collector, and past president of the American Numismatic Association, Bob Campbell, tells all about toned coinage. There is much to know about this colorful area of numismatics including why coins may have been intentionally toned. He explains what first and second generation toning are as well as what is air transfer toning is and why it happens. He talks about and shows rainbow toning, the progression of coloration, and examples of artificial toning and frosting. Finally you will learn the pricing of toned coins and get to take a test to see if you can spot the artificially tone ones. A great program for any coin collector.   119 minutes
Provided by: Media Resource Corp.
Catalog number: MRC01-001

Is or Is It Not Hub Doubling?
Alan Herbert
Doubling of the design elements on coins has always been a controversial subject. Alan Herbert is known as the ìAnswer Manî of the numismatic hobby. In this presentation Alan discusses the two key elements of doubling and shows how they are both similar and different.   37 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-032

Jefferson Nickel Collecting
Bill Fivaz
  57 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN04-006

Krause Coin of the Year Award 2003
Host: William Bright
The Coin of the Year awards program is an internationally conducted competition sponsored by World Coin News and Krause Publications to provide recognition of outstanding coin design and marketing efforts worldwide, and to stimulate other governments to greater participation in both areas.   18 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-033

Legends of Propaganda on English Hammered Coins, Divine Will or Wistful Hope?
Arthur M. Fitts
Heads and tails we know, but the tales told by the legends on coins are often ignored. Yet they can tell us much about life, politics and dreams of the times. Here are insights into 13th and 17th century England. A lively discussion of Biblical quotations, religious invocations, and bodacious bragging on coins and what these legends meant to propagate among the populous and wealthy who handled them.   47 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA01-015

Macerated Paper Money
Nancy Green
ANA Librarian from 1978-1990 and 2001-present, Nancy is the winner of the Medal of Merit award and chairman of National Coin Week from 1984-1989. What happens to paper money when it can no longer be used? Some of the answers may surprise you and are quite collectible. This video with slides and show-and-tell is a telling insight into one of the most interesting digressions from a direct collecting topic to be imagined!   36 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-008

Making Ancient Coin Collecting Fun
Bob Robins
Bob Robbins, an ex-history teacher, tells the story of ancient times through coins with plenty of anecdotes about the famous personalities that appear on ancient coins. This lecture with slides is both educational and entertaining, and is designed for the beginning collector and experienced collector who has not yet gotten into ancient coins.   32 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA90-018

Many Ways to Collect Coins
Sam Deep
A great educational video for children and the young collector. Sam Deep, in a fun, warm and friendly manner, speaks with young collectors giving them tips on the best way to collect. He explores the wide breath of items that can be tied together to make a more interesting collection.   51 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA01-016

Medallic Art of Baltimore Sculptors Hans Schuler & Hans C. Schuler
Greg D. Ruby
Enjoy this slide show presentation highlighting the medallic art of Hans Schuler and his son, Hans C. Schuler. Schuler, who was Director of the Maryland Institute, and his son left a lasting legacy through various coins and medals over a long career.   34 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-034

Mexico's Maximilian Era
Don Bailey
The reign of Maximilian of Mexico was only three years, from 1864 to 1867. Although he ruled only a short time, there is a fabulous heritage of collectible items including coins, pins, proclamations, and other items. Don Bailey is the noted authority on Mexico and the Maximilian era. He shares his years of experience in a fact-filled lecture with beautiful color slides from his own collection and items he has seen sold.   33 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE92-005

Mormon Medals and Tokens
H. Robert Campbell
When the pioneers crossed the Great Plains in 1847, following Prophet Brigham Young, they came to a new Promised Land, a land free of persecution and full of hope. In the state of Deseret, which later became the Utah Territory, the Mormons formed a vast network of cooperative stores that issued their own money in the form of metal trade tokens and paper scrip. The Mormons held many celebrations, including the 1897 Pioneer Jubilee, the biggest event held west of the Mississippi during the 19th century. Many medals and coins were made to commemorate this celebration and other events in the state of Utah.   46 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-017

Most Modern Ancients: An Intro to Byzantine Coins
Christopher T. Connell
The Byzantine Empire spanned a 1000-year period and continued the Roman Empire in the East. During this time, over 2,500 types of coins were struck in metals from pure gold to lead. The Byzantine world preserved civilization through the “Dark Ages’ and into the emerging Renaissance. This introduction to Byzantine numismatics is a multi-media consideration of types of coins, their value to Byzantines and collectors, Christian icons on the coins, and the history and religion of the Empire, from is foundation in AD 331 to its fall in 1453. Lecture with slides & music.   41 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-010

Numismatic Literary Guild Bash 2003
Host: Wendell Wolka
The numismatic hobby delights each year when the industryís brightest minds and most creative personalities are honored at this banquet. See and learn who receives the award for best book, newsletter, auction catalog, website, article, video, overall portfolio and much more. Hosted by creative master Wendell Wolka, this gathering is filled with skits, roasts, and humourous songs and poetry sure to bring a smile to your face and a laugh to your heart.   80 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-036

Numismatic Look at Colonial Annapolis
John Kraljevich Jr.
Annapolis, Maryland was the federal capitol in 1783-84. The city produced paper money, coins, and medals. This presentation discusses the silver coinage of John Chalmers and the famous medal of the Annapolis Tuesday Club in 1750.   55 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-037

Odd and Curious Money Paradise
Charles Optiz
Charles Opitz has collected coins for 41 years and odd and curious money for 35 years. He has exhibited his specialty many times and has written two books on the subject. His latest book, published in 1991, covers all forms of odd and curious money and includes descriptions, pictures and values for most items known. This lecture describes his firsthand experiences on Papua, New Guinea where many of those items were used. Lecture with slides.   53 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-014

PNG Living History: Walter Breen, Eva Adams, Chester Krause, and Mary Brooks
David Lisot and Ed Rochette
Classic interviews with some of the most important people in numismatics. This collection of videos were discovered in the vaults of Media Resource Corporation created by David Lisot when he was a reporter for the Financial News Network in 1988. Hear and see some of the people who shaped the coin hobby.   58 minutes
Provided by: Professional Numistmatists Guild
Catalog number: PNG88-006

PNG Living History: Abner Kreisberg
David Lisot
Abner Kreisberg knows coins from the earliest days. His years in Beverly Hills, California allowed him to see some of the finest collections. Hear him remember some of those early stories.   21 minutes
Provided by: Professional Numistmatists Guild
Catalog number: PNG88-003

PNG Living History: Jerry Cohen
David Lisot
This candid conversation with well known dealer and numismatist Jerry Cohen who passed away in 1990. Jerry talks about the early days of numismatics and the development of the coin market. You'll see pictures of him and fellow dealers from conventions in the 50's. This video is a must for anyone interested in hearing about and seeing pictures of the early days of the coin market.   21 minutes
Provided by: Professional Numistmatists Guild
Catalog number: PNG88-004

PNG Living History: William Fox Steinberg
David Lisot
Well-known coin dealer “Foxy” Steinberg tells the tales of the early coin market from his perspective. Those who know him appreciate his stories of gold coin deals and much more.   21 minutes
Provided by: Professional Numistmatists Guild
Catalog number: PNG88-001

Paper Money of Mobile, Alabama
Nolan Mims
Nolan is the founder and president of the Gulf Coast Numismatic Association, historian and educator.vIn this lecture with slides you will see and learn about the first paper money used in Alabama in 1723 through the seven issuing banks of national currency in Mobile. If you want to learn about the money of Mobile, this video is for you.   29 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-009

Personalities in Numismatics, Part 3
John & Nancy Wilson
During their 35+ years in the coin hobby John and Nancy Wilson have taken slides and pictures of hundreds of numismatic collectors and dealers. Each picture has a story of a convention or event that makes this presentation a journey through the history of the hobby. This is part three in their numismatic personalities slide program. The big question is are you included?!?!   50 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-038

Pictorial Voyage Through Mexican Numismatics

Learn about Mexican numismatics from noted authority Duane Douglas. You will see and hear about coinage from the days of the Spanish, the coins of Iturbide, the Republic, Maximilian, 20th century, and up to the coinage reform of 1993. Includes over 600 images of coins, tokens, medals, and paper money.   87 minutes
Provided by: Media Resource Corp.
Catalog number: MRC94-001

Pseudo-Coins and Campaign Currency of the American Political Scene of the 19th Century
George Baude
Veteran collector George Baude gives a factfilled and entertaining presentation of the different coins, tokens and paper money issued with political significance. Beginning with issues of Andrew Jackson the stories continue up to the days of William Jennings Bryan. Students of American history and the political scene will enjoy this tape. Lecture with slides.   60 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE92-002

Pseudo-Coins and Campaign Currency of the American Political Scene of the 20th Century
George Baude
Veteran collector George Baude gives a factfilled and entertaining presentation of the different coins, tokens and paper money issued with political significance. Beginning with issues of William McKinley the stories continue up to the days of Eisenhower. Students of American history and the political scene will enjoy this tape. Lecture with slides.   44 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE92-008

Puzzing Origin of the Dollar Sign ($)
Eric P. Newman
The date of the first use of the dollar sign ($) in written form and in print is revised with additional evidence. The origin of the symbol is explained one of America's greatest numismatists. Lecture with slides.   51 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA91-019

Rare United States Half Dollars
David W. Lange
The half-dollar series has resulted in numerous varieties since its beginning in 1794. These are featured in slides taken from the NGC Photo Proof archive. Most examples are ìfinest known.î The rarity, history and provenance of each coin will be provided along with stories of rivalries in the mint among the engravers, Linderman, Barber & Morgan.   46 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA01-019

SS Central America
Robert Evans
The story of the S.S. Central America is one of the most fascinating tales of a shipwreck and sunken treasure to be told. The 1857 tragedy caused the loss of many lives as well as precipitating a major financial panic. Hear the story of the search and discovery of the ship of gold from someone involved from the start. Bob Evans is a scientist, geologist and historian who helped discover the actual wreck as well as archive the treasure. This lecture-with-slides shows the discovery site as well as the gold coins and bars that were found. It also includes a question and answer session.   79 minutes
Provided by: Greater Houston Coin Club
Catalog number: GHCC02-002

Sacagawea, Face of the New Millennium
Randy L.H. Teton
Join Randy'L Teton, ANA intern, art historian and the model for Sacagawea on the new golden dollar, as she shares her personal experiences of the coin's development. Ms. Teton gives a fascinating intimate history of the young Shashone Indian girl, Sacagawea, from her capture by an hostile Indian tribe to her travels with Lewis and Clark as well as the mystery of her later days young and old.   48 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA01-020

Secrets of the Denver Mint Archives
Lawrence Lee
Join ANA Money Museum Curator, Larry Lee, as he reveals information about the newly discovered documents found hidden in the archives of the Denver Mint.   34 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-039

So-Called Dollars
Tony Swicer
So-called dollars are dollar-size, or near dollar-size, U.S. medals that commemorate an event of national, regional, or local significance. Medals were struck in various metals to commemorate world’s fairs or expositions. Certain dollar-size monetary medals are also included in this category, such as Lesher, Bryan, and Pedley-Ryan dollars. Learn about a fascinating area of the numismatic hobby. Lecture with slides.   29 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA92-019

Story of the 50 State Quarter Program
Beth Deisher
Beth is the Editor of Coin World, the largest weekly circulating newspaper devoted entirely to the numismatic hobby. She has been involved in the coinage design committee in the state of Ohio as well as most other major coinage decision for the last 20 years. In this lecture only video you will hear in the words of one of numismatics' most devoted personalities the intriguing story of how the 50 State Quarter Program came to be. A lecture-only video for anyone interested in the actual facts of what occurred during one of the most significant moments in numismatist history.   54 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-010

Ten Reasons to Collect South American Coins
Mitch Sanders
South American coinage is a fascinating but often overlooked area of numismatics. This talk will present the appealing designs and interesting background of coins from the various countries.   38 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-041

The Case for Beautifully Toned Coins
Andrew W. Kimmel
Toning can increase the value of a coin or it can make it undesirable to own. Learn about this controversial area of numismatics from one of its well-known speakers. Lecture with slides.   77 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN96-002

The Mint vs. Coin Collectors: When Worlds Collide
Jay W. Johnson
The United States Mint and coin collectors have some similar aims and goals, but also have very different objectives. Learn how this different forces join together when they collide from past U.S. Mint Director Jay Johnson.   51 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-035

Tokens of the Civil War Era
Sterling Rachootin
The Civil War was a time of hardship and tight money. Merchants were driven to issue their own small change tokens as a means of doing business. These tokens have become popular with collectors and tell the economic story of the era. Veteran collector and teacher Sterling Rachootin gives an entertaining and informative presentation using color slides.   57 minutes
Provided by: Civil War Token Society
Catalog number: CWTS92-001

Top 50 Peace Dollar Varieties
Jeff Oxman
Recent research has doubled the known number of Peace dollar varieties. This video with show-and-tell explores the most significant and valuable examples that are waiting to be found by collectors.   44 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN02-004

U.S. Mint Collectors Forum: August 1, 2003
Henrietta Holsman-Fore & Gloria Eskridge
  33 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-043

U.S. Mint and BEP Operations in 3-D Stereopticon
David M. Sundman
A precedent-setting presentation featuring dozens of historic 19th century stereographic slides of the U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing operations displayed using a special, half century old projector.   45 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-042

U.S. Paper Money
Tome Denly
The history of United States paper money begins with the 13 Colonies and continues until today. During this time many beautiful and collectible bank notes were produced. Tom Denly is a well-known collector and dealer of paper money who shares many of the stories about these notes and show beautiful examples including broken banks, nationals, Educationals, and many more. An excellent overview for both beginning and advanced collectors. Lecture with color slides.   48 minutes
Provided by: Florida United Numistmatists
Catalog number: FUN93-004

U.S. Proof Gold Coinage Highlights: The Ed Trompeter Collection
David Lisot
Ed Trompeter spent 25 years assembling the finest collection of United States proof gold coinage ever seen. It had a virtual date run of every gold proof issue from 1858 to 1915. This videos includes interviews with Mr. Trompeter and Ira Goldberg of Superior Galleries who helped assemble and auction the collection. You'll see over 50 gold rarities including the Amazonian Gold Pattern Set of 1872, a 1907 $20 Ultra High Relief, a complete set of Stellas, and more!   44 minutes
Provided by: Media Resource Corp.
Catalog number: MRC92-001

U.S. Silver Commemorative Coins: The Larry Shepherd Collection
David Lisot
Top quality and beautiful toning characterize the 50 commemorative coin types shown in this educational video. Larry Shepherd, collector and businessman, assembled this collection over many years. It was auctioned by Superior Galleries on August 11, 1991 and was described as the finest collection of silver commemorative coins ever seen. The coins are shown full screen and described with a musical background.   33 minutes
Provided by: Media Resource Corp.
Catalog number: MRC91-001

Una and the Lion
Lawrence Lee
Larry is currently the curator of the American Numismatic Association. The 1839 5-pound gold piece, known as "Una and the Lion," is considered one of the most beautiful English coins ever made, issued at the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign, it depicts the 20-year old monarch as "Una"Ñaccompanied by a lion that guards her virtue. Good information about one of coin collecting's most treasured numismatic issues.   21 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA02-011

Walter Breen Answers Your Questions
Walter Breen
The man considered by many to be a genius in the world of numismatics answers questions posed by an audience of coin collectors. Hear and see one of the coin hobby's most intriguing and controversial characters.   83 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA90-022

Washington Quarter Reverse Design Varieties, 1932-1972
James Wiles
Several designs were used for the reverse of the Washington quarter series. Most of these were placed into production after 1964 are quite rare. Learning to tell the differences of the various reverses can help you find coins that are worth a significant premium.   44 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-044

Western Precious Metal Ingots
Robert D. Evans, Fred N. Holabird, David C. Fitch
This is an important update on the debate over 19th century ingots. This team of geologists explains the facts and misconceptions of this often controversial subject using examples from the SS Central America, the Smithsonian, and other historical and numismatic collections.   61 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA03-045

Whats It Worth and Will It Upgrade
Scott A. Travers
This crash course answers a variation of the time-tested question: What's it worth? Scott covers market cycle phenomena, methods for determining fair market value, population reports and the three keys to value: grade, supply and demand.   52 minutes
Provided by: American Numismatics Association
Catalog number: ANA01-025

Worlds Oldest Living Pioneer
Donald H. Kagin, Ph.D.
Don Kagin has the distinction of being the first person to earn a Ph.D. in numismatics. His comprehensive research in pioneer and territorial gold coinage was the basis for the book, Private Gold Coins and Patterns of the United States. In this presentation with color slides, Don dresses in the character of the world’s oldest pioneer to share with you the story of America’s gold rushes and the coins struck as a result. You will see and hear the story of the gold rush in Appalachia in 1828, the story of Templeton Reid and his first private gold coins, the story of the Bechtlers gold coinage. You will also learn how gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848 and its effect on California, see the gold coins of Norris, John Moffat, Broderick, Baldwin, Kellogg, Wass, Molitor and others. You also learn about the gold coins struck by Brigham Young and how it was the Mormons who struck the first coins of the California Gold Rush and other issues of Oregon gold coins, the Colorado gold rush of 1859 and the issues of Clark, Gruber and Company. All this presented in a most entertaining way!   37 minutes
Provided by: Long Beach Expo
Catalog number: LBE96-001