DOCSLIB.ORG

Nevada State Museum Newsletter

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Nevada State Museum Newsletter Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs — Division of Museums and History NEVADA STATE MUSEUM NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 2 MAY 2006 New Exhibit Opens On May 12 Through Innovative Programming NSM Museum Weaves Tradition and Creativity In conjunction with Interwoven: Visions of the Great Basin Basketmakers, on display from May 12 through August 7, 2006, the Nevada State Museum (NSM) hosts a series of intriguing basketry lectures, workshops and demonstrations this sum- mer. The excitement begins with a slide presentation by in- ternationally-known basketry expert, Jackie Abrams, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19. Jackie will delight audiences with the story of her own artistic journey, inspired by traditional baskets from around the world. The presentation, Adventures with Paper. Exploration of Traditional and Contemporary Basketry is co-sponsored by the Great Basin Basketmakers (GBB) and is free for members of NSM and GBB. Jackie is a captivating world traveler. Her baskets are re- splendent with color in unique and interesting forms. Jackie explains, “Much of my work is influenced by my months in Victoria James: Poly clay and pine needles Australia. Sometimes it is the sunburned colors that appear. Other times it is the landscapes, the mountains, the stones, the people. I am excited and inspired by flower gardens, architec- Interwoven tural structures, and tales of other cultures.” Visions of the Great Basin Basketmakers Abrams will teach a limited enrollment workshop May 20- What do wild willows, electrical wire, antlers, cable ties, 21, entitled Paint and Plait: Bias Plaited Basketry. On Saturday clay, pine needles and horsehair have in common? Come see she will teach how to make a bias plaited basket and on the remarkable art of the Great Basin Basketmakers in the Sunday she helps the students journey from that basic shape museum’s Changing Gallery May 12 through August 7, 2006. (Continued on page 8) More than 100 contemporary and traditional baskets and wo- ven artwork by the region’s finest textile artists will be show- cased. The Great Basin Basketmakers is a guild of artists who joined together more than 16 years ago to learn, preserve and promote the art of basketweaving. Now more than 200 strong, the guild has published a book— Weaving Naturally in the Great Basin (available in the NSM store), and in 2004 in con- junction with Reno’s Art Town celebration they hosted a five- day convention, the first basketry-related convention held in the western U.S. You can meet the artists at the opening reception to be held the evening of May 18, 2006, 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to join the GBB artists here at the Nevada State Museum for workshops, demonstrations and lectures throughout this spring and summer (see schedule below). Works by the artists will be available for purchase through the museum store. Join us and feast your eyes on the beautiful, wild, inspired Margaret Marshall: Goud with pine needles works of Interwoen. Views of the Past . The Nevada State Museum News- letter is published quarterly in Feb- ruary, May, August and November by the Friends of NSM, for the ben- efit of museum members. This issue edited by Jack Gibson. Printed by Capitol City Press, Carson City. Please address all communications to Newsletter, Nevada State Mu- seum, 600 N. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701. The museum is an agency of the State of Nevada Kenny Guinn Governor Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs Scott K. Sisco Interim Department Director Division of Museums and History Wally Steffan Division Administrator Nevada State Museum Jim Barmore Museum Director Become a member and support the Nevada State Museum. Mem- —Photo from the Ed Peterson albums bership includes free admission to all seven state museums, a 15% dis- count in all museum stores, the Ne- vada Historical Society Quarterly, newsletters, and selected invitations to exhibit openings, educational pro- grams, and events. This wonderful view of the Carson City Mint will • Individual ............................ $35 be one of the top prizes at the 14th Annual Carson • Family ................................. $50 • Sustaining ......................... $100 City Mint Coin Show to be held on August 26th • Contributing ...................... $250 and 27th. The picture of the Mint was taken around • Patron ............................... $500 • Benefactor ...................... $1000 1900 and included with the photo will be two replica • For seniors who simply want free 1889 CC Morgan Dollars and a Nevada State Seal admission and a 15% discount and not the Nevada Historical Society Medallion. The three medallions were all minted on Quarterly, a special senior member- Historic Coin Press No. 1. The photograph and the ship is available at only ... $20 • medallions are all beautifully framed by the Great Other facilities included in your Basin Art Gallery. The raffle tickets are available in membership are: • Nevada State Historical Society, the lobby of the Museum or to find out more about Reno the coin Show contact Deborah Stevenson at 687-4810, • Nevada State Museum & His- torical Society, Las Vegas ext. 237. • Lost Ciy Museum, Overton • Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City • Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City • East Ely Railroad Depot Museum www.NevadaCulture.org Page 2 : 2-2006 Page Three News from the Department of Cultural Affairs By SCOTT K. SISCO Interim Department Director After a busy winter providing Nevada’s citizens and visi- tors with good reasons to brave the cold, the Nevada Depart- ment of Cultural affairs looks forward to continuing a full slate of cultural and educational programming and events. All of our divisions are in high gear to make this spring and summer shine. A lot of exciting things are happening at Nevada State Museum in Carson City. The museum in undergoing a major renovation. With the first phase now completed, the museum is moving into its second phase of restoration, but will re- main open to the public during the construction. Beginning mid May, the museum will host Interwoven: Visions of the Great Basketmakers, an exhibition featuring fine art woven and handcrafted baskets and vessels. Amazing creations by many of the region’s finest basketmakers and weavers will be dis- played in the new changing gallery space. The exhibit will run through August, so be sure to stop by and see it. The Division of Museums and History recently released its second edition of the official Nevada State Quarter commemo- rative set to the public. This beautiful set features mint-qual- ity quarters from both the United States Mints at Denver and Philadelphia. These popular commemorative sets sold out on This historic GE 80-ton locomotive from the Nevada Test Site was re- the day of the official quarter launch ceremony in January cently relocated to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City. and only 5,000 sets were reissued. The state quarter sets have It was originally used to transport nuclear materials for testing and was been very popular, and all the proceeds from their sale go to donatd to the Railroad Museum by the Department of Energy. benefit the state museums and the Historic Carson City Mint. The Department of Cultural Affairs thanks the Office of the State Treasurer and the United States Mint for their instru- Everything from historical walking tours to informative lec- mental role in making these state quarter sets possible. tures to archaeological adventures are scheduled. With such a But it’s not just the Nevada State Museum providing ex- great variety to choose from, there is sure to be an event for citement for the Division of Museums and History. The state you no matter what your personal interest. In addition, the railroad museums have been hard at work, too. The Nevada events are spread throughout Nevada, so whether you’re in State Railroad Museum in Carson City will begin their oper- Elko or Reno, Las Vegas or Lyon County, Archaeological Aware- ating schedule for steam ups and motorcar rides in May. In ness and Historic Preservation Month has you covered. Visit honor of Mothers Day weekend, moms ride free on May 13 our website at www.NevadaCulture.org for a complete list- and 14. ing of events. Recently the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder A program that recognizes Nevada families who have kept City partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE), Na- a Nevada ranch or farm in the family for at least 100 years is tional Nuclear Security Administration, Nevada Site Office receiving applications for 2006. The State Historic Preserva- to move a historic GE 80-ton locomotive from the Nevada tion Office, in cooperation with the Nevada Department of Test Site to the Railroad Museum in Boulder City. This loco- Agriculture, Nevada Farm Bureau, Natural Resources Con- motive, which was purchased new for the test site in Septem- servation Service, Nevada Cattleman’s Association, and the ber 1964 to transport nuclear materials for testing, was do- Nevada Ag Council, is seeking applicants for the Nevada Cen- nated to the Railroad Museum by DOE. Because of its con- tennial Ranch & Farm Award. Applications are due June 1, nection with one of the more fascinating pages in the state’s 2006. To qualify, a ranch or farm must have belonged to a history, the locomotive used at the Nevada Test Site is a valu- family for at least 100 years and be a working ranch or farm able addition to the State Railroad Museum. After inspection with 160 acres or with gross annual sales of at least $1,000. and servicing, the locomotive will likely be used to operate Applications are available on-line at www.nvshpo.org (click an excursion train on the railroad line built by the Union on “Centennial Ranches & Farms”) or by contacting Terri Pacific Railroad to haul equipment and material needed to McBride at the State Historic Preservation Office, (775) 684- construct Hoover Dam.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Legislation Authorizing 2021 Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars to Benefit
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 CONTACT: Deborah Muehleisen ​ Telephone: 719-482-9871 ​ ​ E-mail: [email protected] ​ ​ Legislation Authorizing 2021 Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars to Benefit American Numismatic Association and the Hobby Collectors Urged to Contact Congressional Representatives for Support Coin collectors soon could purchase 2021-CC Morgan and Peace silver dollars that support the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the hobby. Legislation was introduced on July 16 (H.R. 3757) to authorize production of 2021-dated dollar coins to mark the 1921 transition from the Morgan to the Peace designs. A combined maximum production of 500,000 proof and uncirculated Morgan and Peace dollars would be authorized under the 2021 Commemorative Silver Dollar Coin Act. An unspecified number of Morgan ​ ​ dollars could be struck with the “CC” mintmark at the former Carson City Mint, which now houses the Nevada State Museum. Sales of the two coins would include a surcharge of $10 per coin, 40 percent of which would be paid to the American Numismatic Association to help fund educational programs – after the U.S. Mint has recouped all of its production and associated costs. The National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City also would receive 40 percent of all net surcharges, while the Nevada State Museum located in Carson City would receive 20 percent. The enabling legislation, jointly introduced in the House of Representatives by Emanuel Cleaver, (D-Mo.) and Andy Barr, (R-Ky.), requires 289 Congressional co-sponsors. This commemorative coin initiative is being led by Tom Uram, chairman of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), president of the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, and current ANA board member; and Mike Moran, noted author and researcher, and member of the CCAC since 2011.
    [Show full text]
  • Front Page News
    ~FRONT PAGE NEWS~ ~PAWCATUCK VALLEY COIN CLUB MONTHLY NEWS LETTER~ Celebrating 57 years in the numismatic hobby! ANA-C1206438 ~AUGUST 2019 EDITION~ The 672nd meeting of the Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club will be held on Wednesday 21st August 2019 at The WESTERLY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 39 State Street Westerly Rhode Island. Doors open @ 6:00 PM, Bourse @ 6:30 PM and Meeting @ 7:15 PM. There has been a change to the format of our newsletter. Please contact the Editor for updates to this information. On Saturday, July 20th - "What’s it Worth?" a Community Antiques Appraisal Event was held at the Groton Senior Center. PVCC Club members Dave Morison, Verne Pitman, Bill Jakobik and Larry Erhart were onsite to evaluate and appraise coins, currency and collectibles brought in from the public. Time: 9:00am- Noon. 1. 2. U.S. Mint Considering Colorizing Two of Three 2020 Basketball Commems By Paul Gilkes , Coin World The United States Mint is considering the use of colorization techniques on two of the three coins to be issued in 2020 under the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program. April Stafford, chief of the Mint’s Office of Design Management, disclosed the possibility July 17, during the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee review of proposed obverse and reverse designs for the 2020 coin program. Stafford said colorization is being considered for the .999 fine silver dollar and copper-nickel clad half dollar, but not the .900 fine gold $5 coin. The CCAC considered 20 proposed designs for a common obverse for the gold $5 coin, silver dollar and copper-nickel clad half dollars that were rendered by artists who participated in a legislated public design competition executed by the U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • NORTH PHOENIX, AZ Collectible Coins & Currency Auction 3/25/18
    09/29/21 10:30:28 NORTH PHOENIX, AZ Collectible Coins & Currency Auction 3/25/18 ID: 9357 Auction Opens: Mon, Mar 12 5:45pm MT Auction Closes: Sun, Mar 25 8:00pm MT Lot Title Lot Title 4301 1943 PCGS MS63 Uncirculated Walking 4319 (50) Indian Head Cent Mixed Date from 1800's Liberty Half Dollar Stunning Coin - 1900's 4302 1945 D PCGS MS65 Full Bands Mercury Dime 4320 2005 United States Silver State Quarters Silver Stunning High Grade Well Struck Coin Proof Set 4303 1880 $5 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle 4321 1877 CC Seated Silver Quarter Very Good 4304 1907 Uncirculated Indian Head Cent Super Condition from Carson City Mint Scarce Coin High Grade Bright Red Cent Scarce in this 4322 Boxed Set 100 Years of United States Silver Grade Coins Including 1 oz Silver Amerian Eagle, 4305 1939 NGC MS63 Uncirculated Walking Liberty Morgan and Peace Dollars Total of 16 Silver Half Dollar Coins 4306 1999 United States Silver Proof Set - Low 4323 1967 Canada Silver Proof Set with Silver Mintage Dollar, Half, Quarter and Dime. Over 1 oz of Actual Silver Weight 4307 1990 Uncirculated German Coin Set 4324 1935D $1 Silver Certificate, 1935 Cent and 4308 1865 3 Cent Nickel First Year of Issue in 1935 Buffalo Nickel Set Display 4325 1984 Los Angeles 23 Olympiad Los Angeles 4309 1935A $1 Silver Certificate "Hawaii" World Medal Set War II Emergency Issue Note Circulated Condition 4326 1977 Great Britain and Norther Ireland Proof Coinage Set 4310 Complete Set of 30 Proof/Uncirculated Eisenhower Dollars Includes all Regular 4327 1971 S Proof Eisenhower Silver Dollar
    [Show full text]
  • Ex-Mint Building Hosts Another Coin Show on September 8-9
    Nevada State Museum Newsletter Volume XXIX, Number 5 September/October 2001 Only In Carson City... Ex-Mint Building Hosts Another Coin Show on September 8-9 The Nevada State Museum will host the Annual Coin Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Museum during both days of the show. Nearly forty dealers from various parts of the United States will travel to Carson City to attend what has become one of the more prestigious coin shows held anywhere. According to Greg Corbin, Show Coordinator, what makes this show so unique is its location at the most famous U.S. Branch Mint ever operated in the United States. Dealers and attendees are intrigued by a coin show held at a former mint building. The Carson City Mint opened for business on January 6, 1870, and during those years of operation produced some $50,000,000 worth of gold and silver coins. Because the Mint operated for only 23 years, Age is no deterrent when it comes to only about 13 million, or about 2% of the 700 million silver dollars produced by looking at and purchasing what is all U.S. mints between 1794 and 1935, bear the famed "CC" mintmark. The needed to fill out a collection in this Carson City Mint stopped operations in 1893. photo taken under the outside big top Dealers in attendance will offer many collectibles such as "CC" minted silver dollars, rare domestic and foreign coins, paper notes and currency, historical documents, tokens, casino chips, stamps, jewelry, and many other unique and rare gifts.
    [Show full text]
  • THE WORLD of COINS an Introduction to Numismatics
    THE WORLD OF COINS An Introduction to Numismatics Jeff Garrett Table of Contents The World of Coins .................................................... Page 1 The Many Ways to Collect Coins .............................. Page 4 Series Collecting ........................................................ Page 6 Type Collecting .......................................................... Page 8 U.S. Proof Sets and Mint Sets .................................... Page 10 Commemorative Coins .............................................. Page 16 Colonial Coins ........................................................... Page 20 Pioneer Gold Coins .................................................... Page 22 Pattern Coins .............................................................. Page 24 Modern Coins (Including Proofs) .............................. Page 26 Silver Eagles .............................................................. Page 28 Ancient Coins ............................................................. Page 30 World Coins ............................................................... Page 32 Currency ..................................................................... Page 34 Pedigree and Provenance ........................................... Page 40 The Rewards and Risks of Collecting Coins ............. Page 44 The Importance of Authenticity and Grade ............... Page 46 National Numismatic Collection ................................ Page 50 Conclusion ................................................................. Page
    [Show full text]
  • THE LARRY H. MILLER Collection
    THE LARRY H. MILLER Collection The The LarryMiller H. Part One Collection • PART ONE November 12, 2020 November THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Stack’s Bowers Galleries Upcoming Auction Schedule Coins and Currency Date Auction Consignment Deadline October 20-22, 2020 Collectors Choice Online Auction – Ancient, World Coins & Paper Money visit stacksbowers.com StacksBowers.com November 4, 2020 Collectors Choice Online Auction – U.S. Coins & Currency visit stacksbowers.com StacksBowers.com November 18, 2020 Collectors Choice Online Auction – The Tampa Collection Part 2 visit stacksbowers.com StacksBowers.com December 16, 2020​ Collectors Choice Online Auction – U.S. Coins & Currency November 23, 2020 StacksBowers.com December 16-18, 2020 Stack’s Bowers Galleries – U.S. Coins & Currency October 20, 2020 December 2020 Auction January 15-16, 2021 Stack’s Bowers Galleries – Ancient and World Coins & Paper Money November 4, 2020 An Officially Sanctioned Auction of the N.Y.I.N.C. Santa Ana, CA January 27, 2021 Collectors Choice Online Auction – U.S. Coins & Currency January 4, 2021 StacksBowers.com February 22, 2021 Collectors Choice Online Auction – U.S. Coins & Currency January 27, 2021 StacksBowers.com February 23-25, 2021 Collectors Choice Online Auction – Ancient, World Coins & Paper Money January 12, 2021 StacksBowers.com February 27, 2021 Collectors Choice Online Auction – U.S. Coins & Currency January 27, 2021 StacksBowers.com March 24-26, 2021 Stack’s Bowers Galleries – U.S. Coins & Currency January 25, 2021 March 2020 Baltimore Auction Baltimore, MD April 2021 Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio – Chinese & Asian Coins & Banknotes January 15, 2021 Official Auction of the Hong Kong Coin Show Hong Kong Summer 2021 Stack’s Bowers Galleries – U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • 459-2646 • Universalcoin.Com TABLE of CONTENTS
    Est. 1994 Board Member: ICTA Member: PCGS, NGC Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd • 7410 Phelan Blvd • Beaumont, Texas 77706 • (800) 459-2646 • UniversalCoin.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Introduction to The Select 4 1 Area I Liberty Double Eagles 3 Type II $20 Double Eagles 3 Type III $20 Double Eagles 4 Carson City $20 Double Eagles 5 Area II Indian Head Gold Coins 7 $3 Indian Princess 7 $10 Indian Head Eagle 9 $2.50 Indian Head Quarter Eagle 11 $5 Indian Head Half Eagle 13 Area III Select Rare Gold Commemoratives 15 1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition 15 Quarter Eagle 1926 Independence Sesquicentennial 16 Quarter Eagle Area IV Select American Eagles 17 Silver Eagle 17 $25 Gold Eagle 19 $25 & $50 Platinum Eagle 21 Est. 1994 Board Member: ICTA / Member: PCGS, NGC Universal Coin & Bullion President, Mike Fuljenz is an authoritative voice in the rare coin markets, especially when the topic is rare United States gold and platinum coins. In over two decades of reporting and writing on his favored topics, Mike has received twenty-four (24) Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) Awards. Over that span, his contributions to the body of knowledge on rare coins has provided enlightenment to collectors and dealers alike. In the past year, he wrote a series of articles on the four major areas of rare United States coins that he deems his most select coin recommendations. This Special Issue of our newsletter compiles the original twelve (12) of those expanded coverage articles on the specific coins that make the elite cut within the four major areas.
    [Show full text]
  • The E-Gobrecht 2016 Volume 12, Issue 9 September 2016 (Whole #140)
    Liberty Seated Collectors Club The E-Gobrecht 2016 Volume 12, Issue 9 September 2016 (Whole #140) Auction News 2-3 Fortier wins Ahwash Award! by Craig Eberhart LSCC Calendar 4 At the 2016 LSCC annual meeting, LSCC Edi- Regional News 5 tor and Publisher Bill Bugert announced that by Dennis Fortier LSCC member and Regional Director, Dennis The Curious Fortier, won the 2015 Kamal M. Ahwash Liter- Collector 6 ary Award. Dennis was not in attendance and by Len Augsburger will be presented the actual award (medal at Quarter of the Month right) and the November 2016 Whitman Balti- 7-8 by Greg Johnson more Coin Expo. Cracked, Shattered, 9- and Terminal The Kamal M. Ahwash is an annual 10 award presented to the author of the article by Benny Haimovitz voted most popular by the membership. The The Strike Zone voting occurs each Winter concurrently with by 11 the call for club dues payment and all Gobrecht Rich Hundertmark Journal articles for the year are considered. Addendum 2 Availa- ble for Double Dimes 12 Dennis’ article entitled “Overrated and Underrated Book Liberty Seated Coins, Part 1” in Gobrecht Journal Issue #121 was by John Frost most popular with 74 votes. It is important to note that every article received multiple votes indicating a wide range of collec- Seen at the ANA 13 tor and membership interests. LSCC Member in the Congratulations, Dennis! Spotlight: 14- Mark Archambault 15 By Tony Barreca The next issue (#127, Fall 2016) of the Gobrecht Journal will list full voting re- sults. Two Half Dollars Sent 16- Adrift, 1856 17 by Jim Laughlin From John Frost 17 Free 18 Advertisements LSCC 19 Information Group photograph, 2016 LSCC annual meeting in Anaheim, CA The E-Gobrecht is an award winning informal electronic publication of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC).
    [Show full text]
  • Lot Order Lot # QTY Lead Description Detailed Description 1 501 1 1964
    Lot Order Lot # QTY Lead Description Detailed Description 1 501 1 1964 Kennedy Halves Lot of 1964 Kennedy Halves-90% Silver (22) Lot of 1925-1930 and a Few Unreadable Dates, 2 502 1 Walking Liberty Quarters Walking Liberty Quarters-90% Silver (22) 3 503 1 Wheat Pennies Lot of Wheat Pennies 4 504 1 Mercury Dimes Lot of Mercury Dimes 1908-1945 (113) 5 505 1 Mercury Dimes Lot of Mercury Dimes 1928-1938 (121) 6 506 1 Mercury Dimes Lot of Mercury Dimes 1918-1944 (101) 7 507 1 Mercury Dimes Lot of Mercury Dimes 1929-1945 (64) 8 508 10 Mexico Casa De Moneda Mexico Casa De Moneda-1 Troy Oz (10) Lot of 1971 Kennedy Half Dollars-$18.50 Face 9 509 1 Kennedy Half Dollars Value (37) Lot of 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars 40% Silver 10 510 1 Kennedy Half Dollars (40) 11 511 1 Steel Pennies Lot of 1943 Steel Pennies Lot of Foreign Coins-Chile-Great Britian- Mexican-Korea-Indonesia and More-List of 12 512 1 Foreign Coins Countries Included 1974 Turks and Caicos 13 513 1 Silver Coin 1974 Turks and Caicos Islands Silver Coin Lot of Franklin Halves-1958-1963-90% Silver- 14 514 1 Franklin Halves (7) 15 515 1 Large Cent Lot of Large Cent 1846-1854 (8) 16 516 1 Morgan Silver Dollar 1882 Morgan Silver Dollar 17 517 1 Morgan Silver Dollar 1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar 18 518 2 Morgan Silver Dollar 1890-O Morgan Silver Dollar 19 519 1 Morgan Silver Dollar 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar 20 520 2 Morgan Silver Dollar 1889 and 1890 Morgan Silver Dollar 21 521 2 Morgan Silver Dollar 1884 and 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar 22 522 2 Morgan Silver Dollar 1880 and 1882 Morgan Silver
    [Show full text]
  • Date and Mint Mark
    Littleton’s Illustrated Guide to Mint Marks on Regular-Issue U.S. Coins Philadelphia: Mint mark “P” – coinage Carson City: Mint mark “CC” – coinage New Orleans: Mint mark “O” – coinage years 1793 to date. Since this was the first years 1870-1893. Named after the famous years 1838-1861, 1879 to 1909. U.S. Mint and has always been the main frontiersman Kit Carson, this intriguing Nicknamed the “Crescent City” for its facility, most coins from historic Philadelphia have no capital city of Nevada was chosen as a mint location location stretching around a bend in the Mississippi mint mark. Exceptions are the Wartime nickels of because of its nearness to such rich silver mines as the River, fascinating New Orleans was the site of a branch 1942-45 (shown), Anthony dollars of 1979-81, and Comstock Lode of Virginia City, Nevada. mint which handled bullion ore from southern mines. all other Philadelphia coins after 1979 except the cent. Note: “C” mint mark gold coins were struck from After closure, the building lay vacant until converted to 1838-61 at Charlotte, North Carolina. a museum and art center. Denver: Mint mark “D” – coinage San Francisco: Mint mark “S” – About Mint Mark Punches: Until the 1990s, dies for branch mints were hand-punched with the mint mark, and the years 1906 to date. Establishment of a coinage years 1854 to 1955, 1968 to size and location of the mint mark varied depending on where Denver Mint was the natural result of major date. The mint facility in this romantic and how deeply the punch was impressed.
    [Show full text]
  • Coin Collection 9/6/2019
    Coin Collection 9/6/2019 Lot Qty Description 1 1 1986 United States Liberty Coin One Dollar, Boxed Set; Uncirculated 2 1 1986 United States Liberty Coins One Dollar and Half Dollar, Boxed Set; Uncirculated 2009 Unites States of America Silver Eagle Fine Silver Dollar, 1 Troy Ounce; Uncirculated; includes Certificate of 3 1 Authenticity and in original plastic protective sleeve 4 1 2010 Silver American Eagle Fine Silver Dollar; Uncirculated Condition; 99.93% Silver Composition 2011 Silver American Eagle Fine Silver Dollar; 1 Ounce; Uncirculated; includes Certificate of Authenticity and in original 5 1 plastic protective sleeve 2011 Silver American Eagle Fine Silver Dollar; 1 Ounce; Uncirculated; includes Certificate of Authenticity and in original 6 1 plastic protective sleeve 7 1 2009 District of Columbia Quarter; Uncirculated; Sealed in Original Plastic Protective Sleeve 8 1 1933 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Liberty Gold Coin 9 1 1933 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Liberty Gold Coin 10 1 2011 $50 Buffalo Tribute Proof Liberty Gold Coin (Copy); includes Certificate of Authenticity 11 1 2011 $50 Buffalo Tribute Proof Liberty Gold Coin (Copy); includes Certificate of Authenticity 12 1 1976 Series United States of America $2 Bill 13 1 2003 Series United States of America $2 Bill 14 1 1911 China Empire Silver One Dollar Coin Tai Ching Yin Pi 15 1 1911 China Empire Silver One Dollar Coin Tai Ching Yin Pi 16 1 1861 United States of America Silver Half Dime; Sealed 1986 Western Samoa 25 Tala Silver Coin, Kon-Tiki, Five Troy Ounces .999 Pure Silver Commemorative Coin in Original 17 1 Box; The Singapore Mint 18 1 2011 $25 New Bank Roll of Ulysses S.
    [Show full text]
  • Deep Mirror Proof-Like Morgan Dollars
    SPECIAL REPORT DEEP MIRROR PROOF LIKE MORGAN DOLLARS Popularity and Rarity Combined Neil S. Berman, Inc. Expert Numismatist Rare Coin Dealer Since 1968 POB 11 Cross River NY 10518 USA 914 763-0678 Fax 914 763-0972 [email protected] www.neilsberman.com 1 Neil S. Berman, Inc. has prepared this material for your personal use. Although all the original information in this publication has been obtained from sources that Neil S. Berman, Inc. believes to be up to date, accurate and reliable, we can not guarantee its timeliness or accurately. The subject material may be dated, summarized, incomplete, out of context. or incorrect. All opinions in this publication are those of Neil S. Berman, Inc. who takes sole responsibility for its content, and are subject to change without notice. All collectables and investments, including rare coins, have an inherent market risk that is beyond the control of Neil S. Berman, Inc. Neil S. Berman, Inc. and its employees, vendors and agents buy, sell and sometimes take financial positions in coins that it recommends. © 2007 Neil S. Berman, Inc. 2 Deep Mirror Proof Like Certified Morgan Silver Dollars By Neil Berman and Silvano DiGenova, Numismatists An example of the type, an 1882-O Morgan Silver Dollar Morgan Silver Dollars are one of the most popularly collected coins, if not the most popularly collected coin ever made at the United States Mint. These famous coins were designed by an Englishman, George T. Morgan (1845-1925), who was educated the Royal Mint in London as an Artist, Printmaker and Engraver. Morgan was commissioned in 1876 as an Assistant Engraver and a Die-Sinker at the US Mint.
    [Show full text]