NGC will accept early submissions at the prestigious New York City show, and 2021 Numismatist of the Year David Vagi is presenting. The New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), one of the largest and most prestigious coin shows nationwide, is hosting its 50th annual numismatic convention on January 13-16, 2022, at the InterContinental New York Barclay […]
Notes Published: Finding coins in a book about cities
The other day I was reading Monica L. Smith’s Cities: The First 6,000 Years. Dr. Smith is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at UCLA, and director of the South Asian Archaeology Laboratory at the university’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. Her book is, as Science magazine puts it, “a compelling journey from city life […]
Notes Published: It’s a good time to be a writer in antiques and collectibles
Today’s market is strong for rare coins, paper money, old medals, artistic sculpture, paintings, and similar objects of material culture. Over the past year and a half, retail and auction prices for many collectibles have risen—and in some areas even skyrocketed. Coin dealers, antique shops, auction firms, and related businesses are hiring in this active […]
Junk ancient coins
Most people marvel at holding an ancient Roman Empire coin believing they must be worth hundreds of dollars. Collectors know how common these are and what you should pay for them, if anything at all. A junk ancient is a poor condition, corroded common emperor strike, such as a Roman nummus (low-grade cooper) Constantine I […]
Whitman Publishing seeks a full-time associate editor
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing seeks to hire an editor to work on books in the antiques-and-collectibles and American history fields. The position is full-time and on-site in the company’s Pelham, Alabama, office (just outside Birmingham). A degree in a subject related to publishing (e.g., English, communications, writing) is required; and a strong background in […]
Notes Published: A new cartoon book for coin collectors—“Franklin’s World”
You might not immediately think of cartoons when you think of coin collecting. But the hobby has had its share of humorists over the years, including cartoonists. Edward C. Rochette—the late “Mr. ANA,” executive director emeritus of the American Numismatic Association, for whom its national museum in Colorado Springs is named—drew a cartoon called “Numismapest” […]
NGC and PMG at 2021 Whitman Winter Expo
NGC and PMG are accepting regular submissions at the Baltimore show. NGC and PMG will be accepting regular submissions for all service levels* at the Whitman Winter Expo, in Baltimore, Maryland, from Thursday, November 18 through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Cut-off time may change due to submission volumes. Check with NGC and PMG staff […]
NGC and PMG at the Long Beach Expo
NGC and PMG are accepting regular submissions in Long Beach. NGC and PMG will be accepting regular submissions for all service levels* at the Long Beach Expo, in Long Beach, California, from Thursday, September 30 through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Cut-off time may change due to submission volumes. Check with NGC and PMG staff […]
Notes Published: More on children’s books and coin collecting
In a “Notes Published” column last month, I talked about the perennial question “How can we get more kids interested in the hobby?” This question often brings up the potential role of children’s books. I’ve read thousands of books to my daughter over the past few years (starting even before she could walk or talk). […]
NGC at Summer FUN 2021
NGC is accepting regular submissions in Orlando. NGC will be accepting regular submissions for all service levels* at the 2021 Summer FUN Show, in Orlando, Florida, from Thursday, July 8 through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Check with show staff at NGC’s booth for cut-off time. Cut-off time may change due to submission volumes. All […]
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