NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: DECEMBER 13, 2015

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The E-Sylum: Volume 18, Number 50, December 13, 2015, Article 16

NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: DECEMBER 13, 2015

Error Dollar Coin Images Sought

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Dave Bowers writes:

I am putting the finishing touches on a new Whitman book, A Guide Book of Modern United States Dollar Coins. An appendix will include error coins (not edges) such as double strikes, off-center, wrong planchet, etc., issues. If any readers have sharp images of errors in the Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Presidential, or Native American series to share, I would be grateful. Contact me at: qdbarchive@metrocast.net

Correction: Olympic Medals and Coins
In last week's book review, the title is Olympic Medals and Coins, not coins and medals. We'll update our archive. Sorry!

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
BOOK REVIEW: OLYMPIC COINS AND MEDALS (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n49a12.html)

Who Is This American Numismatist? Jack Collins!
We didn't have anyone who attempted to answer the quiz in the November 29, 2015 issue. So who is the American numismatist in this baby photo? It's Jack Collins, co-founder of our organization, the Numismatic Bibliomania Society. Thanks to our other co-founder George Kolbe for the photo, which is now in the NBS archives.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
QUICK QUIZ: WHO IS THIS AMERICAN NUMISMATIST? (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n48a18.html)

NGC Red & Gold Display Boxes
Len Augsburger writes:

This is kinda neat, IMHO. While boxes are certainly not as popular as coins, numismatists gravitate toward collecting physical objects that relate to coin collecting – boxes, old holders, ANA pins, coin club membership cards, sample slabs, etc.

NGC has created attractive red and gold display boxes in celebration of Chinese New Year. The boxes are sold by Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), an independent affiliate of NGC, for $10 each (plus applicable shipping fees and tax).

Red and gold are the colors most significant to Chinese New Year. Often paired together, the colors symbolize good luck and happiness. Red is also the national color of China, while gold is traditionally considered to be the most beautiful and prestigious color.

The NGC Red & Gold Display Box features a reflective gold foil NGC logo on a red base. It will hold up to 20 standard-size NGC holders.

NGC Red & Gold Display Boxes are available only until January 31 or as supplies last — so act fast!

For more information, or to order, see:
NGC RED & GOLD DISPLAY BOXES (http://www.ngccoin.com/news/viewarticle.aspx?IDArticle=4915)

Gaza Coin Find Image in Error
Regarding the November 29, 2015 article found via The Explorator, Björn Schöpe of CoinsWeekly writes:

The image was given by a Dutch newspaper as showing coins from the hoard seized by Hamas. Haim Gitler from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, however, informed me that the coins are from the Caesarea treasure and were taken by his colleague Robert Kool.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
HAMAS SEIZES ANCIENT GOLD COINS DISCOVERED IN GAZA (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n48a27.html)

We don't need more fakes!
Rich Hartzog writes:

I received a Linkedin invite from "2 (c)rooks coins". who clearly state they are selling fake ancient and other coins. I thought there was more eBay review of such items. Perhaps a brief review of them might get to the right people on eBay to kick them off. First, they are selling illegal fakes. Second, they list them in an eBay category for genuine coins. They do mention they are replicas in the listing description. We don't need more fakes!

THIS IS A GENUINE MUSEUM RESTRIKE COIN !

PLEASE CHECK BELOW THE HAMMER PRICE OF A SIMILAR REAL ANCIENT COIN SOLD AT THE CNG AUCTIONS

To view the 2rooks eBay store, see:
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/2rooks

Frozen Mummy's Tattoo Designs Similar to Coin Designs
Arthur Shippee forwarded this Facebook post with a creepy photo of a tattoo on a mummy's hand together with coins with similar designs. Interesting. But is the tattoo in imitation of the coin design, or are both illustrating a symbol common in the contemporary society? Is anyone familiar with this? Can anyone tell us more? Thanks.

Wayne Homren, Editor

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