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VIDEO: JERRY COHEN INTERVIEW
These are selections from the David Lisot Video Library that feature news and personalities from the world of coin collecting. David has been attending coin conventions since 1972 and began videotaping in 1985. The Newman Numismatic Portal now lists all David's videos on their website at:
Here's an interview with dealer Jerry Cohen. -Editor
Sponsored by the Professional Numismatists Guild. Another legendary coin dealer is interviewed by David Lisot. David goes to the home of Jerry Cohen in Beverly Hills, California to talk about the early days of numismatics. Jerry talks about Sol Kaplan, Dr. Sheldon, Al Overton, B. Max Mehl, Eric Newman, John Ford, Wayte Raymond, Charlie Green, Aubrey Bebee, Earl Parker, OL Harvey, and Jake Bell along with many more. He talks about seeing eight 1894-S Barber dimes in a dealer's store. He tells tales of 1907 Ultra High Relief $20 gold pieces. Jerry was of part of the formation of the Professional Numismatists Guild and shares the others responsible. He shows a picture of a PNG banquet from the 1950's and names to attendees. Great archival numismatic video!
An excerpt of the video is available for viewing on the Coin Television YouTube Channel at:
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