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:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/multimediadetail/522852
Here's an interview with Iraj Sayah.
-Editor
PNG Living History: Iraj Sayah, July 12, 1988.
Sponsored by the Professional Numismatists Guild.
VIDEO: 17:11.
Iraj Sayah was an Iranian businessman who become involved in the numismatic market ending up a few years later as a paradoxical figure due to problems with the Federal Trade Commission. When Iraj first got into coins he explains to David Lisot, who was a reporter for the Financial News Network, why he chose coins as an area in which to invest. He compares coins to other markets and why he believes the American coin market is the best. Iraj Sayah was a major force in numismatics holding Friendship Parties and Numismatic Symposiums. Another colorful character in the coin market!
An excerpt of the video is available for viewing on the Coin Television YouTube Channel at:
https://youtu.be/1jRBiCuRDRo
Wayne Homren, Editor
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