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The E-Sylum: Volume 25, Number 29, July 17, 2022, Article 7

VIDEO: NEW ORLEANS GOLD COINS 1839-1909

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 one with legendary collector John Pittman discussing the history and coins of the New Orleans Mint. -Editor

Overview of New Orleans Gold Coins 1839-1909
Baltimore ANA Convention, August 1, 1993.

John Jay Pittman 1993 This video covers the history of the New Orleans Mint, with special emphasis on the minting of gold coins. Information is presented as to the probable source of gold bullion used in striking New Orleans coins. The present-day whereabouts of some of these very rare New Orleans gold coins is explored. Special emphasis is given to the double eagles struck at the New Orleans Mint. Speaker: John Jay Pittman.

David adds:

"John Jay Pittman is a legend in numismatics. He was president of the American Numismatic Association simultaneously while being president of the Canadian Numismatic Association. When his coin collection was sold by David Akers it brought millions of dollars. I had the pleasure of serving with John Jay in 1995 on the ANA Board. He took me under his wing and taught me how to navigate politically in numismatics. He was a friend to me and a serious numismatist. He is one of the great personalities I have had the opportunity to have known in this wonderful hobby."

The video is available for viewing on NNP at:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/577933



Wayne Homren, Editor

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