The E-Sylum v15#28 July 1, 2012

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The E-Sylum
  
  An electronic publication of
  The Numismatic Bibliomania Society


Volume , Number 28, July 1, 2012
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WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM JULY 1, 2012
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NBS EVENTS AT THE 2012 PHILADELPHIA ANA SHOW
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NEW BOOK: SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE 1838-O HALF DOLLAR
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NEW BOOK: GUIDE BOOK OF PEACE DOLLARS, 2ND EDITION
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NEW BOOK: 2013 STANDARD CATALOG OF WORLD COINS 2001-DATE
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THE ORIENTAL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
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EL SITIO NO. 3 PUBLISHED BY THE INSTITUTO URUGUAYO DE NUMISMATICA
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MONNAIE MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
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COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE UPDATE
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LAURENCE BROWN, 1931-2012
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EDITH SCHÖNERT-GEIß, 1933-2012
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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JULY 1, 2012
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VOCABULARY PHRASE: IN GOOD NICK
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MORE ON THE MEDAL OF THE MONTH
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HIDDEN COINS: HERBERT DIETZ AND MARTIN KORTJOHN
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DICK JOHNSON ON STOLEN VALOR: MEDAL CHEATS  TRIUMPH
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QUERY: IS IT STILL ILLEGAL TO BUY AND SELL MEDALS OF HONOR?
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MORE ON THE GILBERT PAPER COMPANY
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REQUEST: ELECTRONIC NBS MEMBERSHIP
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QUERY:  JULIO KILENYI'S CRANFORD CIVIC AWARD MEDAL SOUGHT
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BRITISH MUSEUM MONEY GALLERY REOPENS
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BOSTON'S MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS TO EXHIBIT ANCIENT COINS
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HARVEY STACK ON THE PHILADELPHIA MINT ELIASBERG COLLECTION EXHIBIT
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REVAMPED PHILADELPHIA MINT EXHIBIT AND TOUR OPENS
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ANS AND ANA PLANNING JOINT EXHIBIT ON PHILADELPHIA MINT COINAGE
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ARTICLE PROFILES DR. ARNOLD R. SASLOW
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MASSIVE COIN HOARD UNEARTHED IN JERSEY
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QUERY: OVERSTAMPS ON U.S. BANKNOTES
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COUNTERFEIT BANKNOTES BEING SPENT IN TOURIST AREAS
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PERTH MINT'S AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO GOLD COIN ENTERS GUINNESS BOOK 
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MONTROVILLE W. DICKESON'S PANORAMA ON DISPLAY IN ST. LOUIS
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HOME LIBRARIES: BACK IN STYLE!
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FEATURED WEB PAGE: BRITISH HISTORICAL MEDALS 1760-1960
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WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM JULY 1, 2012






New subscribers this week include 
Paul Belschner, courtesy of Russ Sears, and
Gerry Peacock.
Welcome aboard!
We have 1,563 email subscribers, plus 182 followers on Facebook.


A wide swath of the U.S. was subjected to heavy storms over the weekend.  We had a couple shutters blow off our house here in Virginia and had damage to the canopy of our kids' playhouse, but luckily we had no serious damage and didn't lose our power.  But many people nearby are still without power and are camping out in malls, shelters and office buildings.  The storm was felt in Ohio, too.  David Fanning of Kolbe & Fanning writes:


We're without power because of the storm and it may be late in the week before we're back up. Please let the E-Sylum crowd know this; email access is limited.



This week we open with a note on NBS events at the upcoming Philadelphia ANA show, three new books, and three numismatic society publications. 
Other topics include collectors Herbert Dietz, Martin Kortjohn and Louis Eliasberg, the Stolen Valor Act, and medallist Julio Kilenyi.


To learn more about  the 1838-O Half Dollar, the Oriental Numismatic Society, the new exhibit and tour of the Philadelphia Mint and Montroville W. Dickeson's panorama, read on.
Have a great week, everyone!


Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum




	
NBS EVENTS AT THE 2012 PHILADELPHIA ANA SHOW



NBS Vice President Marc Ricard writes:


I have the following information from the ANA on the Numismatic Bibliomania society events in Philadelphia:
 

Thursday, 8/9    NBS Symposium 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Room 106A-B
(I have not consulted with the rest of the Board on a speaker, but as soon as I know, I will send the information).


Thursday, 8/9    NBS Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Room 107A
 

Friday, 8/10   NBS General Meeting and Auction 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Room 106AB  
 

As always, this is from the ANA and could change by game time.  




We should have a great turnout at the show.
Don't forget to submit your application if you'd like to exhibit numismatic literature at the show.  I hope we have many such exhibits this year.   There are many possible topics, and several could be tied in to the event's venue.  How about exhibits relating to great Philadelphia collectors or dealers?
Literature of the U.S. Mint or the Mint Cabinet?   Below is an excerpt from a press release about exhibits sent by ANA Library & Communications Director RyAnne Scott.
-Editor




Deadline for showing a Collector’s Exhibit
at the World’s Fair of Money is fast approaching


Applications are due July 6 to exhibit at the show Aug. 7-11



American Numismatic Association members are invited to showcase their collectibles, research and creativity at the World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia by creating a Collector Exhibit.
The show will be held Aug. 7-11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The application deadline for collector exhibits is Friday, July 6.


The Collector Exhibits, a highlight of every ANA show, bring together talented numismatic exhibitors and stunning collections from across the nation. All areas of numismatics are represented, including U. S. coins and paper money, ancient coins, tokens, medals and exonumia.


Exhibitors have the option to enter their displays in competitive (judged), non-competitive, or marquee (invitational) categories. Competitive exhibits are judged on a variety of standards, including educational value, presentation and degree of difficulty.


For a complete list of rules, a schedule of events for exhibitors, and an application form, please go to 

www.WorldsFairofMoney.com 
and select “Collector Exhibits” from the right-hand menu.



	
NEW BOOK: SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE 1838-O HALF DOLLAR


Heritage has published a nice monograph on the interesting history of the 1838-O Half Dollar.  Here's the press release.
-Editor




The 1838-O Reeded Edge half dollar is one of the classic rarities in U.S. coinage, from a tiny mintage of “not more than 20 pieces,” and now aficionados of the rare variety have a chance to deepen their knowledge of the fabled coins with Heritage Auctions’ new booklet, “The Surprising History of the 1838-O Half Dollar,” by David Stone, Mark Van Winkle and edited by James Halperin.


The slight edition is rich in detail and historical depth, providing not only a compelling read but securing a place for itself among collectors as an indispensible research tool. It can be purchased online by emailing catalogorders at ha.com.


“Despite its long history, and the high prices examples have realized at public auction,” said Halperin, “there have always been many questions about the origin and purpose of the 1838-O, since the coins were not mentioned in the official New Orleans Mint report for 1838. This study sheds some light on the surprising history of these important coins.”


1838-O Halves have been avidly collected since the mid-19th century. In fact, the specimen in the Smithsonian Institution was one of the earliest donations to the National Numismatic Collection, which originated as the Mint Cabinet in 1838. 


“New evidence indicates 1838-O half dollars were struck on two different occasions,” said Halperin. “Originals were struck early in 1838 at the Philadelphia Mint as prototypes for a planned New Orleans Mint coinage that never took place due to production difficulties in that facility’s first year of operations.”


The Philadelphia coins display proof surfaces, with sharply detailed design elements and no evidence of die rust or doubling of devices. Restrikes, however, were struck in January 1839 in New Orleans, to test a new coining press because the 1839-dated dies had not been shipped from the Philadelphia Mint at that time. 


“These coins show clear evidence of die rust and profound doubling on some letters and devices,” added Halperin, “probably caused by unorthodox placement of the dies in the coining press. The rusted dies indicate that some time passed between the two strikings and the doubling suggests the dies were not secured in the same fashion, causing the dies to bounce when the coins were struck.”


The booklet goes into detail about letters found in the National Archives – discovered by R.W. Julian – that outline many of the difficulties encountered by the staff of the New Orleans Mint in 1838, including a first-person account of the New Orleans striking. 


Chief Coiner Rufus Tyler wrote to Mint Director Robert M. Patterson, on February 25, 1839, informing him that 10 examples of the 1838-O had recently been coined. After that, Tyler presented one of the coins to his old college professor, Dr. Alexander Bache, along with a note stating “not more than twenty pieces were struck with the half dollar dies of 1838.” 


The discrepancy between the two mintage figures suggests that Tyler was aware of two different coining events, the 10 coins he struck early in 1839 and the earlier Philadelphia striking in 1838. More evidence about the Philadelphia striking has come to light through a study of 19th century auction descriptions and periodicals. 


“We expect the newly discovered dual origin of the 1838-O half dollar to change the way numismatists think about this important coin,” said Halperin.


In addition, this paper features major revisions to recent rosters, where findings show only nine specimens of the 1838-O are still extant, instead of the usually listed 11 coins. Images of all known specimens are included, with the individual pedigree of each coin.



	
NEW BOOK: GUIDE BOOK OF PEACE DOLLARS, 2ND EDITION


Dennis Tucker forwarded this release about a new edition of Roger Burdette's book on Peace Dollars.  Thanks!
-Editor



Whitman Publishing, LLC, announces the release of the second edition of the Guide Book of Peace Dollars, by award-winning researcher and writer Roger W. Burdette. The 288-page book debuts June 28, 2012, with a suggested retail price of $19.95.


Burdette is the author of the three-part Renaissance of American Coinage, each volume of which has won the Numismatic Literary Guild’s “Book of the Year” (2006, 2007, and 2008). He is also a contributor to the Guide Book of United States Coins (the “Red Book”), and has shared research and insight in numerous other Whitman books.


The Guide Book of Peace Dollars is volume 13 in Whitman’s “Bowers Series” of numismatic references. It covers every date and mintmark of America’s last 90% silver dollar, which began as a commemorative of peace after the tribulations of World War One. The book also studies the mysterious 1964-D Peace dollar, as well as Proofs, patterns, trial pieces, errors and misstrikes, countermarks, die varieties, and famous collections. 


Noted Peace dollar collector Barry Lovvorn assisted with the coin-by-coin study, interviewed past employees of the Denver Mint regarding the 1964-D issue, and contributed other research.


Burdette explores the origins and history of the Peace dollar (including the American Numismatic Association’s involvement), early designs and casts, the coin’s production process, ways to collect, preservation, the market effect of hoards and meltings, and unusual examples. In addition to a coin-by-coin analysis that includes market values and certified population data, Burdette presents the biographies of key participants in the Peace dollar’s story, a Van Allen–Mallis cross-reference, and a bibliography.


The first edition of the 
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