Money Museum Masterpiece Series: The Morgan Dollar
Morgan silver dollars are a popular choice among collectors, and are very well-known within the numismatic community. However, what some people may not know is that the Morgan dollar features a woman that the designer, George T. Morgan, knew. Who is the woman on the coin?
This is the third video in the Money Museum Masterpiece Series, which features numismatic items from the ANA's Money Museum by explaining its history and significance.
ANA Coin Press – "Holiday Double Feature: The Christmas Truce & St. Nicholas Bank Notes
As Christmas 1914 approached, it was becoming clear to many soldiers that the war was not going to end soon. Front line troops were increasingly disillusioned with the horror and pointlessness of the fighting and were homesick – they had been promised a short war.
As busy as he is during the holiday season, how did Santa Claus ever find time to pose for a series of bank notes in 19th century America?
This Month in The Numismatist – "In Living Color: Banque de France Billets"
As portrayed in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)'s lavish 1938 film Marie Antoinette, guards stop the coach of the queen (played by Norma Shearer) and King Louis XVI (Robert Morley) when the couple attempts to flee Paris during the French Revolution. The guards examine a French coin and determine the portrait of King Louis it bears matches the face of the man in the coach, and the rest is history. Another source states that a black-and-white uniface 50 livres royal assignat bank note featuring his effigy was used to identify him.
Collectors and Dealers Encouraged to Circulate Collectible Coins Dec. 13-18
During the week of Dec. 13-18, officially dubbed Coins4Christmas, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the coin collecting community will spread holiday cheer by circulating collectible coins nationwide. Some coin dealers are even providing a free collectible coin to those that visit their shops on Saturday, Dec. 18, in honor of Free Coin Day.
"Coins are history that you can hold in your hand," says ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. "Coins4Christmas provides coin enthusiasts a chance to share their passion for numismatics with the public."
Those interested in participating are encouraged to post on social media using the hashtag #Coins4Christmas. For more information on Free Coin Day, follow @FreeCoinDay on Facebook or visit info.money.org/coins4christmas.
National Money Show® to Feature Treasures Rarely Seen
The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs has announced that it is SOLD OUT of rooms during the National Money Show, March 10-12. Visit NationalMoneyShow.com for information on other hotel properties located nearby.
ANA members attending the National Money Show are invited to attend a reception at the Money Museum on Thursday, March 10 to unveil "The Medal in America" exhibit. Round-trip shuttle transportation from The Broadmoor is available for those who pre-register.
The exhibit will include an impressive display of George Washington-related medals from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's famous Baker Collection, recently donated to the Museum by ANA benefactor Dwight Manley.
Also on display at the convention will be some of the world's most beautiful and valuable coins, paper money and related numismatic treasures not seen anywhere else. These treasures include:
• A 1933 Eagle, less than 40 of which are known to survive today,
• some of the first U.S. dimes, dated 1796 and 1797, and
• the first public appearance of California Territorial gold coins from iconic California Gold Rush-era issuers.
Give a gift of membership in the American Numismatic Association for only $5 and you and your gift recipient each will receive a FREE copy of Managing & Settling a Numismatic Estate!
Your lucky gift recipient will receive:
A one-year digital subscription to The Numismatist
Access to the best educational programs in the hobby
Exclusive discounts on hobby publications, books, supplies, collection insurance and more
Free admission to the World's Fair of Money and the National Money Show
Interested in attending events near you? Discover which local and regional events are taking place when you visit the ANA's events calendar. If your organization has an upcoming event, be sure and post it! Basic listings are FREE.
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"Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces" Theme for National Coin Week 2022
Money has served as a canvas for some of history's most beautiful and popular visual masterpieces. Incredible artists have long been called on to produce striking designs emblematic of a kingdom or country.
2022 National Coin Week, April 17-23, will focus on beautiful numismatic art from ancient times to present, and the talented artists who create it. "Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces" is the official theme for the 99th annual event.
Thanks to ANA member Ralph Wetterhahn for suggesting this year's theme!
ANA Book Sale During National Money Show®
If you're attending the 2022 National Money Show® in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 10-12, be sure to visit ANA headquarters for the chance to score some great book deals from the ANA library.
The book sale – an event usually only available to Summer Seminar attendees – will include duplicate books, auction catalogs and periodicals from the library and will be sold at or below current market price. All proceeds from the book sale will go toward building the library's holdings and improving the facilities.
Stay updated on the library sale schedule at money.org/library. Shuttles will be available from The Broadmoor to ANA headquarters. For any questions, email library@money.org.
Not interested in buying books? As an ANA member, you can view or borrow books from the library at any time! Just pay postage.
Money Museum auctions take place every third Thursday of the month.
Join the monthly ANA Money Museum Auction on eBay, Dec. 16-23.
Collectors will have a week to review the items – all of which are duplicate, mostly low-value specimens already represented in the Money Museum collection. (No permanent items from the collection are being sold.) ANA members receive a 20% discount on their winning bids! All proceeds will be used to support the Museum's educational mission.
This month's auction lots include:
1982 USA. Sunshine Mine Bullion. First Annual Edition Proof Set.
1997 Spain. 20 Euro. Pablo Picasso Commemorative Issue.
1911-S USA. 1 Dime "Barber Dime." San Francisco Mint.
1988 People's Republic of China. 10 Yuan. Year of the Dragon Commemorative.
The popular ANA Summer Seminar will once again be held in-person on the Colorado College campus (adjacent to ANA headquarters) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Session 1: June 18-23
Intersession: June 23-24
Session 2: June 25-30
The course catalog will be available in January to plan your trip. Questions? Email sfortenberry@money.org.
"George Ohr's Provocative Clay Tokens" in This Week's E-Sylum
The pottery of George Ohr is captivating. Existing within his famed oeuvre are lesser studied objects often termed "trinkets." Among these are a small collection of six clay tokens bearing crude and highly sexualized messages made of letters, numbers, and images. Despite their provocative nature and famous maker they remain almost completely unstudied.
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