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The E-Sylum: Volume 27, Number 35, September 1 2024, Article 14

Numismatic ephemera including packaging material is often rare and quite interesting, and sometimes an important source of information that would otherwise be lost to the ages. Here 's the press release for an exhibit at the upcoming Great American show. Congratulations to the astute collector who assembled these. -Editor

Spectacular J&L Commemoratives Memorabilia
and Hansen Collection Coins In Tampa Displays

Rarely-seen artifacts from classic commemoratives era among multi-million
dollar exhibits at Great American Coin & Collectibles Show

Additional displays of superb-quality, classic United States coins are planned for the inaugural Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in the Tampa, Florida Convention Center, September 11-14, 2024, according to show organizers. The exhibits now will also include outstanding items from the Dell Loy Hansen Collection, the most valuable collection of United States coins, and the largest public display of artifacts and memorabilia related to classic U.S. commemorative coins from the J&L Collection.

As announced earlier, the show will also feature the first Tampa display of the famous Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head nickel as well as a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, both courtesy of GreatCollections (www.GreatCollections.com).

One of the new additions to the exhibits courtesy of Hansen and DLRC (www.DLRCcoins.com) will be nearly 150 coins from his extensive collection. This display will include the Hansen Barber Half Dollars Collection from 1892 to 1915, the all-time finest set of its kind. There will also be a selection of Hansen's Liberty Head Double Eagles and silver three-cent coins on display.

All the coins are now certified by CAC Grading (www.CACGrading.com), a Grand Co-Sponsor and the Official Grading Service of the show. Highlights of the exhibit include:

1855 silver three-cent, CACG PR67 Cameo
1869/9 silver three-cent, CACG PR67+ Cameo
1899-O Barber half-dollar, CACG MS66+
1901 Barber half-dollar, CACG PR68 Cameo
1851 Liberty Head $20, CACG MS64
1854 Large Date Liberty Head $20, CACG MS64

The all-time finest Barber half-dollar set, including this 1901 graded CACG PR68 Cameo, will be part of a 150-coin display from the famous Dell Loy Hansen Collection at the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show in Tampa, Florida. (Photo courtesy of CAC Grading.)

Among the 150 coins from the famous Dell Loy Hansen Collection on display at the inaugural Great American Coin and Collectibles Show in Tampa, Florida, September 11-14, 2024, will be this Large Date 1854 Liberty Head Double Eagle graded CACG MS64. (Photo courtesy of CAC Grading.)

"The J&L Collection of classic United States commemorative coins from 1892 to 1954 is far and away the best commemorative collection in existence. Many of the coins are the finest known or tied for finest known and have spectacular, natural toning," stated veteran professional numismatist and show planner Larry Shepherd. "Seven, especially attractive coins from the silver commemorative half-dollars set will be displayed along with a huge assortment of rarely-seen original envelopes and holders, coin sales receipts, brochures, and literature about the events for which the coins were issued. It will cover seven booths and 35 cases; an amazing educational experience," explained Shepherd. "This exhibit will be the largest and most complete collection of 1892-1954 classic commemorative documentation and memorabilia in existence, and most of the items are extremely rare. There will be rare memorabilia related to all 50 classic commem design types. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for commem lovers, a rare opportunity!," emphasized Shepherd. The seven coins from the J&L Commemorative Coins Collection to be displayed are:

1937 Roanoke, PCGS MS68
1936 York, PCGS MS69, the finest known
1923-S Monroe, PCGS MS67+, tied for finest known
1892 Columbian Exposition, PCGS MS 68, the finest known
1936 Texas, PCGS MS68+, tied for finest known
1926 Oregon Trail, PCGS MS69, finest known
1934 Maryland, PCGS MS68, finest known

The finest known 1926 Oregon Trail half-dollar, PCGS MS69, will be displayed along with hundreds of classic commemorative coins memorabilia from the J&L Collection at the 2024 Great American Coin and Collectibles Show. (PCGS image provided by J&L Collection.)

This original Wells Fargo & Company 1893 Columbian Exposition half-dollar souvenir holder is an example of the hundreds of classic commemorative coins memorabilia from the unprecedented J&L Collection to be displayed in Tampa, Florida at the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show, September 11-14, 2024. (Photo credit: Donn Pearlman.)

The finest set of "Stella" $4 denomination gold coins in the PCGS Set Registry® and an 1845 proof set will be displayed by Tangible Investments of Laguna Beach, California (www.TangibleInvestmentsInc.com). The superb-quality Stella was a major attraction during the set's debut display at the recent American Numismatic Association 2024 Chicago World's Fair of Money®.

The coins' grades are 1879 Coiled Hair PCGS PR65+ CAM CAC with a mintage of only 20; 1879 Flowing Hair PCGS PR67 CAM CAC, mintage 425; 1880 Coiled Hair PCGS PR65+ CAM CAC, mintage 10; and 1880 Flowing Hair PCGS PR66 CAM CAC, mintage 35.

Shepherd announced the show will also present a new, fun concept for other displays, the Numismatic Educational Journey that will offer visitors a chance to win a proof 2024 Morgan and 2024 proof Peace dollar.

"About two dozen dealers have agreed to exhibit something special, rare, or of unusual numismatic interest at their tables. These are items the dealers have acquired over the years, are especially proud of, and decided to keep for themselves. They will share the items at the Tampa show for everyone to see in person," he explained.

Attendees at the show will be given a list of participating tables to visit and copy a code. Those who finish the interactive, educational and enjoyable journey and collect all the codes will be eligible for a drawing to win a two-coin set of the United States Mint's new release at the show, the 2024 proof Morgan and Peace Dollars.

"I don't know of any other show that has ever had a lineup of displays this powerful," Shepherd stated.

The Tampa, Florida Convention Center is located at 333 S. Franklin Street. Public hours for the show are on Wednesday, September 11, from noon to 5:30 pm; Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13, from 10 am to 5:30 pm; and on Saturday, September 14, from 10 am to 2:30 pm.

Admission is $15 from Tuesday to Friday, and admission is free for everyone on Saturday.

For additional information about the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show, visit www.GACC.show, or contact Larry Shepherd at 719-464-8801 or email at ShepherdExpos@gmail.com.