NOTES FROM LARRY GAYE

Two things caught my interest immediately in the last issue. First, the interview with Scott Semans. I don't remember having ever met Scott but could have in the past thirty or so years here in the Northwest. I have recently communicated with him on a new interest of mine, Chinese, Korean, and Annam cash coins. Scott has been very open with information and many rookie questions have been answered via phone and email and the acquisition of a new book. What a great resource we have in Scott and the numismatic literature community. Thanks Scott for your patience and guidance.

Secondly, the recent sale of the 1794 cent and story of its finding. I suppose every copper weeny is examining the photo and enjoying the story. There are many finds out there if you dig deeply. Of course a little luck is appreciated. At a recent coin show in Portland, Oregon I found two Santo Domingo 4 maravedis (copper) pieces struck during the reign of Juana and Carlos of Spain in a junk box. These were some of the earliest coins struck in the New World and fit very nicely into my Colonial America collection. I now have four examples, it is a very scarce coin especially in choice condition. It was an article in the C-4 that helped me identify my first find. Had I not had good books and access to journals, my numismatic journey would not have been possible. Thanks to all of you who make numismatic literature available. It is not easy hauling books around the country to conventions for the locals to parouse and purchase.

Kudos also to David Sklow and thanks to him for accepting the position as the new Library Manager at ANA. I'm sure he will do a fantastic job as the library has had many challenges. The library is an excellent benefit of ANA membership. Best of Luck David.

To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
INTERVIEW: SCOTT SEMANS (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n44a16.html)
1794 CENT DISCOVERED IN ENGLAND (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n44a18.html)
DAVID SKLOW BECOMES ANA LIBRARY MANAGER (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n44a05.html)

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