The Anticosti Island Token Mystery - Page 6 The Planchet EDMONTON NUMISMATIC SOCIETY May 2014 Volume 60 Issue 7 The Griffins of Pantikapaion Page 18 www.edmontoncoinclub.com 2012 - 1st Place 2011 - 2nd Place 2010 - 1st Place ANA Outstanding Local ANA Outstanding Local RCNA Best Local Club Publication Award Club Publication Award Newsletter The Planchet May 2014 Volume 60 Issue 7 Other Stuff Feature Articles 3 Message From 8 A Penny’s Worth The President Information Wanted The mystery of the Anticosti token by Marc Bink 3 Next Meeting 14 Ancient/Medieval Coin Workshop in Saskatoon 5 About Your Guest lecturing at the University of Saskatchewan Society by Terence Cheesman 18 Amid the Ruins 47 ENS Classified The Griffins of Pantikapaion The author tracks down these remarkable ancient coins from a recent hoard discovery 47 Coming Events by Wayne Hansen The Planchet Team: 34 Numismatic Treasures from Editor-In-Chief: Paul Purdie Content Editor: Chris Hale the Fabled “CC” Mint Co-Editors: Pierre Driessen & Coins of the legendary Carson City Mint Marc Bink On-Line Distribution: Pierre by Ermin Chow Driessen Printing and Mailing: Howard Gilbey 38 Pro Dolecta Exonumiae ON THE COVER: An Analysis of Merlen’s 1804 http://en.wikipedia.org Napoleon Coronation Medal Griff Statue in the forecourt of the Farkesreti Cemetery Budapest More than just a beautiful medal - the designer strains to get the correct imagery for his political master by Pierre Driessen 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 May 2014 accept or refuse any material submitted for publication. 2 Message from the President Marc Bink 2014 I somehow had it in mind that for my first message I’d try something poignant or witty; unfortunately it’s not going to work that way. Instead, I’ll start by saying thank you. First off, I’d like to thank the previous Executive. Your contributions are appreciated. The fact that the current Executive is pretty much the same as the previous one is a vote of confidence in the Executive as a whole as well as the course it is following. I intend to stay that course and look forward to working together with the new Executive. I’d also like to thank David Peter, who took on the job of President on after the RCNA Convention of ‘09 as an emergency measure and did a super job with it for almost 5 years. David has agreed to stay on as the Vice President, so we’re not about to lose his guidance and advice; in fact, I’ll be leaning heavily on him as I learn the ropes. He’s also agreed to stay on as Bourse Chairman, so here again, continuity is preserved and therefore everyone knows what to expect. The club is in good shape; we have money in the bank, we’re one of the most vibrant and progressive clubs in all of Canada. We have the biggest and arguably the best run coin shows in all of Canada. I fully intend to keep it this way. But we do need your help; not only do we always need volunteers but we are also looking for ideas and places to take this club. Our mandate according to our constitution is to further the study of numismatics and to educate the public, so we’re looking for ideas and volunteers to spearhead projects to get us in the schools or more into the community educating people about history and Canada through coins…this is where you the reader can help us; - it’s your club, you do have a say and we’d like to hear from you. And we are accessible… for the most part, although some of us work during the day. That said, if you’ve got an idea, I’d love to go for a coffee and hear about it. And lastly, I’d like to thank Roger Grove for his contributions in turning the Planchet into what it is today. Roger has elected to step down as Editor in Chief after close to 5 years. He took the Planchet to new heights; winning the ANA Outstanding Local Club Publication Award as well as the RCNA Best Local Newsletter Award. We wouldn’t be here without his artistic touch and his formatting wizardry. We’re also happy to report that Paul Purdie has taken over as Editor in Chief of the Planchet; we wish him success and ask that you support him in his new role. Paul has some very good ideas for where he’d like to take the Planchet, and together with Paul, we columnists are looking forward to providing you with more original material that we hope you will find interesting. Here again, we need a feedback loop and would appreciate hearing from our readers. What can we do to improve? What would you like to see more of? The bottom line is this - it is as much your club as it is any of the Executive that you supported to represent you. So we seek your input, and we look forward to hearing from you! © The Planchet May And in closing, thank you for your continued support of the ENS, Canada’s best and most vibrant coin club! Marc 2014 3 Northgate Stamp & Coin 12516 118 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta. 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Offer does not include select special issue products, bullion,780-424-85 or face value coins. Offer only valid with presentation of a valid ENS membership card. We withhold the right to revoke 11the offer at any time. 4 By Mitch Goudreau ENS Secretary About Your Society February 12, 2014 - ENS Annual President: General Meeting - David nominated Marc Bink, Dan seconded; Jules 2014-15 Executive President David Peter opened the moved nominations cease, Marc Bink - President meeting at 7:19pm. Mike Schneider seconded. David Peter - Vice President - He welcomed members. - Marc Bink elected President by Pierre Driessen - Treasurer - The upcoming show was acclamation. Mitch Goudreau - Secretary- discussed : - dealers were finalized, and a Vice President: Paul Purdie - Editor-In-Chief couple new ones will be attending. - Marc nominated David Peter, Jamie Horkulak-Past President It’s looking like it will be a good Arif seconded; Jeremy moved Directors show. nominations cease, seconded by Marv Berger Marc. John Callaghan - Memberships are due. Pay at - David Peter elected Vice- Terry Cheesman the meeting or on-line. Marc President by acclamation. Ermin Chow will give you your updated Howard Gilbey membership card tonight to those Treasurer: Roger Grove who pay tonight. - Marc nominated Pierre Driessen, Chris Hale David seconded; Seymour moved Wayne Hansen Marc Bink - called for volunteers nominations cease, Ray seconded. Jeremy Martin for the upcoming show. Spots - Pierre Driessen elected Treasurer Andy Vanderleest include: by acclimation (acclamation.) Greg Wichman - auction, walkers and appraisal table. Secretary: Webmaster: Markus Molenda - sign-up form is at the front. - Pierre nominated Mitch Librarian: Mitch Goudreau Goudreau, John seconded; motion Howard Gilbey discussed the to cease nominations by Marv, Show Chair: David Peter silent auction for the show: Ray seconded. Social Activities: - still room for more lots, about - Mitch Goudreau elected 3/4 full so far. Secretary by acclamation. Pierre Driessen - Submit them to Ray or Matt Youth Director and at their respective shops no later Editor-In-Chief:) than Saturday. - Roger nominated Paul Purdie, Facebook: Ermin Chow David seconded; add motion to Twitter: Roger Grove Pierre - Presented (presented) the cease nominations Pierre, Marc club’s financials: seconded. - The main expenditures were - Paul Purdie elected Editor- the spring and fall shows. In-Chief by acclimation PRIVACY POLICY - The club remains in a healthy (acclamation.) The Edmonton Numismatic Society (ENS) financial state. does not engage in the sale nor distribution of personal information to third parties for - The financial books are open Past President: - Since David commercial purposes. All information collected tonight to any member attending Peter has a voting position as is strictly for ENS internal use and purposes, to permit the ENS Executive and its agents to review. Vice-President, Jamie Horkulak to communicate with you about ENS related - The financial books were remains as Past President.) matters and to provide you with the full audited by the audit committee benefits of ENS membership. struck at the last meeting. Directors: THE PLANCHET COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Copyright 2013. All information herein, - Marc Bink moved to accept the - David nominated Ermin the design, style and format are the property Treasurer’s report. Jeremy Martin C h o w , J u l e s s e c o n d e d . of the Edmonton Numismatic Society (ENS). All rights reserved. No part hereof may be 2nd (seconded) the motion. - Seymour nominated Andy reproduced in any form or medium, electronic The motion passed unanimously. Vanderleest, Pierre seconded. or otherwise, without the express written - Pierre nominated Howard Gilbey, consent of the ENS Executive Committee. Current members of the ENS are entitled to Elections: Marc seconded.