April 2011 – the Planchet Magazine
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Spring Coin Show and Sale Recap - Pages 16 & 17 www.edmontoncoinclub.com VOL 58. ISSUE 3 April 2011 Edmonton Numismatic Society $4.25 The Planchet Maundy Money Interpreting Arms A Greek Leader 1800’s Page 6 Prussia VOL 58. ISSUE 3 April 2011 The Planchet Other Stuff Feature Articles Message From The President 3 6 A Penny’s Worth Not Something that was Expected 3 Next Meeting A find at the Spring Show and Sale sparks an article on a the issuance of 1800’s Prussia About Your Society 5 coinage. by Marc Bink 18 Coin Collecting in Elementary School 14 Ancient/Medieval My Finds Souvenir of New York 20 A Greek tetradrachm of Alexander III King of Macedon provides an insight into one of the Nickle Numismatic Lecture 30 greatest conquerors in history. by Terence Cheesman 31 Coming Events /Classified / New Members 19 Maundy Money Highly collectable `money’ issed by the British The Planchet Team: Editor-In-Chief: Roger Grove Monarchy - steeped in tradition. Content Editor: Chris Hale by Bud Collins & Roger Grove Co-Editors: Pierre Driessen & Marc Bink Pro Dolecta Exonumiae On-Line Distribution: Pierre 22 Driessen Heraldic Devices on British Coins Printing and Mailing: Howard Gilbey An often overlooked symbol appearing on coinage for centuries provides a wealth of information into the political and dynastic ON THE COVER: Groschen 1684, Brandenburg-Prussia, KM- landscape. 429, featuring Friedrich Wilhelm 1 of by Pierre Driessen 2011 Prussia, as Duke; Coronation Thaler, Prussia, 1861; Groschen, 1539, Albert of Prussia. Disclaimer:The opinions herein are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily those of the Edmonton Numismatic Society. The editors, at their sole discretion, reserve the right to © The Planchet April accept or refuse any material submitted for publication. 2 Message from the President David Peter Well, spring is upon us. I hope that everyone is enjoying the weather that has been long awaited. Our March show was another success. I would like to thank all the volunteers and everyone who brought people out to the show. Thank you for your support. I know that I mention it after each show, but I want all of the volunteers to understand the appreciation I and the other bourse chairmen have for the men and women behind the scenes. Without you our successful shows would not be possible at all. Once again, we had high attendances by both visitors and dealers. I hope everyone had a chance to add something new to their collections at the show. If not, they had an opportunity to see some nice displays and coins that they might not have a chance to normally see. I hope to see some of the new acquisitions at the upcoming meeting for show and tell. And there is always the silent auction for those looking to sell some of their seconds. David @ The Next Meeting Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 - 102 Avenue Meeting Start Time 7:15pm - March 2011 Edmonton Coin Show and Sale recap - Club matters - Silent auction - Show and tell of new finds from the show and sale - Presentation: Coinage of Hannibal’s War (the Second Punic) - 218 - 201 B.C. by: Terry Cheesman 2011 For more information regarding these events, or to add an item to the agenda please send an email to [email protected] © The Planchet April 3 FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR ■✔ DECISION TO CONSIGN The Proven Our contracts are based on a simple sales percentage with Choice! no hidden fees or sliding scale contracts that may not be in yourur best interest. When you consign with The Canadian Numismaticmatic Company you become a business partner, the better you do, thehbh better b we do. TCNC’s low commission coupled with higher selling prices results in more money for you. We also offer free pick up on large collections. 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We now ENS Board The meeting was opened at have a waiting list for the next 7:26PM by Marc Bink, Vice- show in the fall. There are still 2011 Executive President. David Peter, President, a few advance tickets remaining was unable to attend the meeting. for sale. We have placed a lot of David Peter - President show signs throughout the city Jamie Horkulak - Past A recap of the Calgary show and surrounding areas. President from the previous weekend was provided. There was lots of Memberships are now past due. Marc Bink - Vice President Canadian coinage at the show. Unpaid memberships will no Pierre Driessen - Treasurer The bourse was relatively active longer receive The Planchet or with approximately 500 people any other benefit of being an ENS Roger Grove - Secretary attending the show. member. Directors Chris Hale The special show edition of The Marc provided an update on the Planchet was released later than Sherritt materials. The list the Greg Wichman normal, but it was still sent volunteers provided to Sherritt Jeremy Martin prior to the meeting. Members management is in the final stages Mitch Goudreau who receive it by e-mail would of approval. Marc hopes to hear have received it the day of the in a month or so. There is little Howard Gilbey meeting, while those who still documentation to be found so far, John Callaghan receive it by postal mail will but Marc is hopeful that some will Marv Berger receive it in the coming days. turn up for research purposes. Larry Priestnall A discussion about the upcoming Coffee Break Bob Eriksson show occurred. Marc thanked Terry Cheesman all the volunteers who signed up Movie – “Ascent of Money – Part Ermin Chow (Junior Director) for the show; all slots were filled. II” The appraisal table could use of a Webmaster: Markus Molenda couple more volunteers to assist Break Librarian: at it. Talk to Marc and he will take Mitch Goudreau your information and let you know Show and Tell: Show Chair: David Peter when you will be needed. Marc - March Bink shared samples of Social Activities: has books that he can bring as mintstate 1945 S and “micro” S Pierre Driessen reference materials. Those who Mercury dimes, as read about Facebook: Ermin Chow volunteer will get to see a little in last month’s issue of The Twitter: bit of everything, from hammered Planchet. He also passed around Roger Grove European coins, to Canadian, to a medallion from the 1939 Winter PRIVACY POLICY paper money to anything you can Games in Germany. The Edmonton Numismatic Society (ENS) imagine. Set-up for the show - Ermin Chow showed his new does not engage in the sale nor distribution of personal information to third parties for will begin at about 5:00 PM, and $20 face-value silver coin from commercial purposes. All information collected if the last show is any indicator the RCM. is strictly for ENS internal use and purposes, to permit the ENS Executive and its agents of this one, set-up should be - Marv Berger showed an 1863 to communicate with you about ENS related done around 9:00PM. The last bronze Montana medal. matters and to provide you with the full show went very smoothly. The - Jamie Horkulak passed around benefits of ENS membership. ENS will have a club table, and “the nicest business strike” MS66 THE PLANCHET COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Copyright 2011. All information herein, if anyone wants to volunteer 1946 Canadian 25-cents. ICCS the design, style and format are the property 2011 for that, please see Marc. With population reports list this as 1. of the Edmonton Numismatic Society (ENS). All rights reserved. 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