San Diego ™™ “Ys om Numismatic Society

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Have you made your numismatic New Year's Resolutions? Most collectors have a want list of items they need to fill a series or complete a set of col- lectibles. Maybe it is written down. or in our heads--things to pick up at an upcoming coin show. Perhaps you still seek that elusive 1909-S VDB cent that you are reluctant to buy. because surely after all these years, you should have found one in circulation!

Other collectors also have a "dream list" of numis- matic treasures or rarities--such as an 1804 silver dollar--that they may never see. much less own. These items may sport a rare date, mintage. or mint mark, or feature a beautiful or meaningful y design. They may be far from . our reach or budget. Still we , ~™> yearn to hold--and even own--

Ginny dreams » these dream are :

of $4 gold Stellas. What coins do you dream about?

SC SDNS member Ginny Bourke dreams of rare $4 gold Stellas. Patterns with “flowing

hair” and “coiled hair were struck in 1879-80.

Everett Jones is captivated by the 1876-CC Trade Dollar: not only the regular strike but the dou- ble die reverse, wide or micro CC mintmark, with chop marks! He claims that only seven are known.

and he already owns one: but dreams of acquiring kc Pe aye another. (Everett's competition: a fellow collector Everett wants an 1876-CC owns four of the seven.) Trade Dollar, yet he

already has one!

Jim Hunt dreams about three rarities he calls "trophy coins." One: early Saint Gaudens $20 ...cont. on page 4...

The 832nd eainad of ‘ihe Sadie was ald: ELubee 4, "2007, in mine Adult Rooms of the North Park Recreation Center. Visitor Bill Bower became a new member of SDNS. Following the pledge to the flag led by President Dave Jones, the meeting began with the treasurer’s report by Jim Hunt. Our balance on hand is $929.53, with additional dues coming in.

Ginny Bourke gave brief reports on the next meetings of ANA and CSNA. The CSNA Educational Symposium will be at the Holiday Inn in Mission Valley next March 15.

Old Business: Election was held for two new three-year members of the SDNS Board. Ginny Bourke and Les Peich were re-elected.

New Business: The January meeting will be on the second Tuesday, at Coco’s. Albertus Hoogoveen will be speaker. A drawing will decide the Participation Award winner, for contributions to programs, show and tell, refreshments, and the donation auction during 2007. Coin of the month for February will be the Washington presidential dollar.

Potluck Dinner: The meeting proceeded with a potluck dinner, featuring lasa- gna from Ken Spindler and Ginny Bourke. Kay Lenker brought stuffed pasta shells, and the accompanying salads, desserts, and other goodies were eagerly consumed.

Raffle Prizes went to several lucky winners, but were not recorded. Respectfully submitted,

Kay Gagerton Lenker, Secretary

- Kay reports three new requests for 2008 COINARAMA bourse tables this month. -

Paid your 2008 dues yet? Please remit $10 to Kay.

he ; a. : = Jim Fiat welcomes new member Bill Bower, now retired from Solar and ence dig. into the peor dinner. again ihe in ATR CrICGR coins.

CSNA Educational Symposium — It's Free! Coming to San Diego March 15, 2008. Plan to attend! Sign up for the luncheon ($18) by calling Joyce Kuntz at (909) 621-2196. Tickets are limited and going fast.

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50 Years Ago—tThe installation banquet at the San Diego Hotel featured speaker Neil Morgan, author and feature writer for the San Diego Evening Tribune. The attendance was 121 members and guests.

40 Years Aqo—At the January meeting, speaker Anna Merle Panosh recounted her trip on the final cruise of the Queen Mary from Southampton, England, around South America to Long Beach. The installation dinner was held at the Hanalei Hotel, with 73 in attendance. Master of Ceremonies was Ralph Mitchell, and Abe Kosoff was speaker. Exhibit Chairman Roger Sullivan presented the Leonel Panosh Exhibitor of the Year award to Lowell Lundberg.

30 Years Aqo—The January Meeting was a Joint Meeting with the East San Diego Coin Club. Jim Heine talked on PNCs: Philatelic-Numismatic Covers. The installation dinner was a buffet at Caesar's Restaurant in Mission Valley. Jim Hill was Master of Ceremonies and Dick Martin was Installing Officer. Sylvia Haffner was guest speaker. The medal theme for the upcoming COINARAMA is the 100" anniversary of the Morgan Dollar.

20 Years Aqo—At the January meeting John Lenker spoke on Primitive -and Unusual Money. He showed slides and brought many examples. The installation dinner was held at Ringles by the Bay on Clairemont Drive. Attendance was 36, and Dorothy Baber installed the new officers. Speaker Dan Harley entertained the members with tales and remembrances of visits to ghost towns in the West. Jim Hunt won the annual Participation Prize: a five-peso Mexican coin.

10 Years Aqo—tThe installation dinner was held at the Old Mill Café, with 28 in attendance. Jack Hook installed two new Board Members — Les Peich and Vernon Reed. Vernon spoke on Double Die Cents, which he is still seeking in cent bags. Jim Wells was the winner of the 1997 Coin Quiz. Quizmaster Jim Hunt retired the monthly quizzes.

1973-S Silver Proof Ike Dollar Great Britain 1797 Penny 1980 Proof SBA Dollar 1916 Mercury Dime 2006 Proof Quarters Italv 1958 500 Lire 1964 Proof Half Dollar Panda Medal 1998 1922 Peace Dollar 1982 Proof Half Dollar 1977 Proof Set 1994 Mint Set Bahamas — Belize—- CaymanIs. Saudi Arabia 3 pe Silver set & Trinidad & Tobago (4) set Sts. Settlement 1908 & 1920 Gem BU 1889 Morgan Dollar 50 Cents

Everett Jones, Rafflemeister

1988 Mint Set

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Double Eagles with no motto on the reverse, high relief, and the date (1907 or

1908) in Roman Numerals. Also, the 1836 Gobrecht Dollar that introduced the

long-lived Liberty Seated design and featured a Flying Eagle reverse. And the

octagonal California $50 gold "slugs," impressive souvenirs of the Gold Rush era. What coins are on your dream list? For that matter, what dream coins draw the

most attention in the coin market? Each collector can have different answers to

these questions. Coin dealer Doug Winter has studied numismatic trends for years.

He finds that the coins that have shown the greatest increases in demand (and have

had their prices rise accordingly) are

what he terms "stand-alone" coins.

Doug loosely defines a stand-alone

coin as one whose rarity and level of

interest transcends the series of which}. The appeal of the coin is widespread.

it 1S a part. Its "essence" is easily definable--it has a | Stand-alone coins exist in many} great story or interesting history.

series and range in date from the|° It has cross appeal--collectors in various |

1790's to the 1950's. What follows isa} Series all want the coin.

list of coins that, in Doug's opinion, |° t's affordable. )

meet the criteria listed above. A short|° 't €xists in relatively high grades.

comment is included about each. How

many do you own; how many are on your dream list?

¢ The coin is rare but not so rare that it becomes esoteric.

Half Cents: 1793--First vear of issue. one of the first U.S. coins. f 1796--Rarest single year of issue. lowest regular issue mintage.

Cents: 1793 Chain--First year of issue. a %& desirable issue for 200+ vears. 1793 Liberty _Cap--The rarest of the three types of 1793 Cents. 1799-- . Rarest Large Cent and hardest to find choice. 1856 Flying Eagle--Rarest and most popular small cent. gee 1877 Indian—Rarest Indian Head Cent. £ 1909-S VDB--Most famous small cent: a coin every collector wanted as a kid. 1955 Double Die--Best known ' error coin. very distinctive appear- ance. (Ask Chuck about these!)

Half Dimes: 1792 (Half Disme): 4 = First regular issue U.S. coin, & - linked to George Washington. % ~ »-« 1802--Rarest half dime: impor- We767 9 tant U.S. rarity. .

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Dimes: 1796--First year of issue. 1838-O-- Jim has three “Trophy coins” First mintmarked issue of this denomination. on his dream list. 1916-D Mercury--Rarest and best known coin

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of this design. 1942/1 P or D--Only recognized over- dates in the Mercury Dime series.

o> Quarters: 1796--First U.S. quarter dollar: one Y RS so year type. 1870-CC--First Carson City we, uarter. earliest issue from this pees mint. 1916 Standing Lib-

~\ erty—Popular first year of

= issue. bare breast design. ~* 1918/7-S--Rarest issue of

NS this design: only overdated “== issue. 1932-D--Key issue in the newly-popular Washington Quarter series. Doug Winter has authored several

classic books on American gold. Half Dollars: 1794--First U.S. half dollar; rare low mintage issue. 1796-97--Rarest U.S. silver type (Small Eagle reverse). 1815--Rarest year of the Capped Bust design. 1836 Reeded Edge--Popular low mintage; first reeded edge issue. 1839- Q--First collectible branch mint half; obverse mintmark. 1870-CC--First Carson City half dollar. 1921-D--Rarest modern half dollar.

Silver Dollars: 1794—First U.S. Silver dollar. very rare low mintage issue. 1836 Gobrecht--Popular short-lived design. attractive design. 1851-52--Very rare issues: exist both as J originals and restrikes. 1870-CC—First coin struck at the

popular Carson City mint. 1889-CC—Rarest Carson City Morgan dollar. 1893-S--Rarest Morgan dollar. 1895-- Popular proof-only (?) issue. (Talk to Les!) 1921 Peace-- First year of issue. one year type with High Relief design.

Gold Dollars: 1855-C and 1855-D--One year type coins: popular Type Two issues. 1861-D--Only coin unquestionably struck by the [ Confederacy.

Quarter Eagles: 1796 No Stars--First issue of this denomination:

one year type. 1808--Rare and popular one year type. 1838-C--

\ First quarter eagle from Charlotte. 1839-D and 1839-O--First

+ $2.50 from these mints: l-year types. 1848 "CAL"--Rarest is-

¥ sue from this mint: less than 1000 struck. 1911- ia cs 20th century quarter eagle.

Three Dollar Gold Pieces: 1854-O and 1854-D--Onlvy issues Si of this denomination from these mints. 1873 Closed 3-- —% Affordable rarity. mintage of 100+.

Half Eagles: 1795 Small Eagle--First year of issue. one of first U.S. gold coins. 1838-C and 1838-D--First $5 from these mints: one year types. 1839-C and 1839-D--l-vear types: only $5 Liberty with obverse mintmark. 1870-CC--First Carson City issue of this denomination.

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State Quarter Quiz: Last Chance!

2008 is the last year for state quarters—doesn’t time fly? Are you up on the upcoming quarter designs? This is your last chance to get the quiz correct, but the 2008 quarters have been well publicized so you should have a head start. Shown are three competing designs for each state; which design will appear in our change and mint sets this year? Or are all the final designs shown? For answers, see the bottom of the page.

OKLAHOMA: Pioneer He Joga. Woman and state out- "a line, “End of the Trail”

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Indian, or Scissortail Flycatcher and wild- flowers? NEW MEXICO: JTRON pi Atomic bomb birth- = / SUseaE a )) place, state outline { f° SR va | GIN) and Zia sun symbol, \ Bape WYN or Albuquerque \ Sy mi / ce balloon festival? Stra lS ot corn tecs ARIZONA: Grand ONG. Canyon vista, John ] yale * Powell’s Grand {Sao Say Canyon expedition, A os or “Snowbirds up Ne 1} ee D/ the Yazoo”? eZ 208 yo”

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More Stand-Alone Coins to Dream About

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1909-O--Only 20th century New Orleans half eagle. | NUMISMATIST’S BEDSIDE COMPANION

Eagles: 1795 Small Eagle Reverse--First year Leeue, _~SmMone "Tyret U.S. gold coins. 1799--Only affordable 18th century issue of], this denomination. 1838-—First vear of issue: scarce. low mintage date. 1854-S--Earliest collectible issue

City issue of this denomination. 1883-O--Lowest mintage New Orleans gold coin (800 struck). 1907} - Wire Edge--Popular, low mintage. beautiful issue. [ 1933--Only gold coin dated 1933 that is legal to own.

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Double__Eagles: 1850--First collectible Double “S77 Royers’ book cover Eagle. 1854-O and 1856-O--Rarest Liberty Head capes a collector's dreams. double eagles. 1854-S--With similarly dated eagle, ———————_—________ first collectible S.F. coin. 1861-S Paquet Reverse--Popular experimental issue. 1870-CC--Rarest Carson City gold coin: first CC double eagle. 1907 High Relief-- Popular. beautiful. great story.

Commemoratives: 1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar--First modern commemorative issue. only commemorative of this denomination. 1900 Lafayette Dollar--First commemorative — silver

‘ dollar. 1913-5 = “eS Panama Pacific. “p\ Exposition Round

Shand Octagonal

2 $50's:--Largest _ size

“) and value commemo- .<cy frative issues. low oN \ ~~ mintage and beautiful .\ designs.

There are certainly other coins that could be placed on this list. personal likes and dislikes certainly affect the coins that are included.

> | 4 A collector who assembles a set that includes ee: # nice examples of the 75 stand-alone coins listed a

ha above would have a truly remarkable group that a. yg t, would encompass an incredible array of types and a ae: broad ranges of dates. Our Prez has nightmares Any of these coins in your dreams—now? about his prized 1942/1 dime

that he accidentally SPENT.

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6:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2008 (second Tuesday of the month)

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: 2644 El Cajon Boulevard—San Diego : N Meetings (usually) on First Tuesday of each month _ . ‘ North Park Adult Center, 2719 Howard Street, San Diego x ns Programs & Refreshment Volunteer Hotline: ~ (619) 543-0751 or kjspindler@hotmail.com ~ “a Call VP Ken Spindler to volunteer. a fs COMING EVENTS . < Feb 1-3: San Jose Coin Show Mar 7-9: ANANationalMoney ‘~ Feb 5: SDNS Meeting: Show, Phoenix ‘ members’ auction Mar 15: © CSNA Symposium, x: * Feb 10: NASC Awards Luncheon in San Diego! * © Feb 14-16: Long Beach Coin Apr 1: SDNS Meeting x x Show Jun 14-Jul 6: San Diego County Fair °* + Mar 4: SDNS Meeting Jul 19-20: COINARAMA x

hj >, San Diego Numismatic Society P.O. Box 6909, San Diego CA 92166-0909

~~ Member: ANA #6380 -- NASC #215 -- CSNA #81 . President PTeTTTT TEL Dave Jones

2008 “< Vice President ssssssss**"**: Ken Spindler

Secretary eon eee seek eee Kay Lenker Officers: Treasurer PTETTETOLI TT Jim Hunt Board ? 3-year: Ginny Bourke / Les Peich Meraberi 2-year: Everett Jones / Terry Cruggs

i 1-year: Dorothy Baber / Ellen Hunt

Editor & = || Jim Wells . . . (858) 457-1533 Publisher: | Jimswell@aol.com

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Storied trailblazers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored America's vast Louisiana Purchase area in 1804-1806 in an adventure that has been called one of the most successful military expeditions in American history. Their ee of Discovery” was authorized by President Thomas Jefferson, who engineered the fortuitous purchase from Napoleon’s France in 1803.

The famous expedition was the subject of speaker Albertus Hoogeveen’s talk at the SDNS Installation Dinner on January 8. Albertus drove here from Downey to regale the audience with his knowledge of the people and traveling details of the Corps of Discovery. His accompanying display of coins, medals, patches, brochures, and other memorabilia drew many interested onlookers.

Albertus recounted how President Jefferson picked his personal secretary, Lewis, to lead the expedition based on his courage and knowledge of plants. Lewis then studied navigation and medi-| 4 cines, and picked his friend Clark for his military Albertus shows a 1 Peace Medal and leadership skills. Together the two Captains while members pore over his displays.

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selected boats. men, guns. "\ gifts, and routes for their journey. Lewis even pioneered mass production techniques, ordering 15 inter- changeable rifles. He also

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! adventures have been commemo- ¥Y rated ona 1905 So-Called Dollar “and a 2004 U.S. dollar.

Minutes of the January 2008 Meeting

The 833 meeting of the Society was held at Coco’s Restaurant on January 8, 2008. Attendance was 27. At a brief business meeting, the Treasurer's re- port was made and accepted. The February meeting will be an auction night. Kay Lenker will bring refreshments. The March meeting program will be by Everett Jones, on Modern Commemorative Dollars. Joyce Darnell will provide refreshments. The April meeting will have reports on the ANA convention in Phoenix.

Participation prizes for 2007 were as follows: a Mexico 2% peso gold coin to Ken Spindler, a 2003 proof Silver Eagle to Les Peich, and a 1993 silver Proof Set to Chuck Luce.

Dinner was served.

Following dinner we heard a very interesting talk on Lewis and Clark by guest Albertus Hoogeveen. Al also had an extensive exhibit of related material.

Raffle Prizes went to Terry Cruggs, Kay Lenker (3), Everett Jones (3), Dorothy Baber, Dave Jones (2), Wayne Dickey, Jim Hunt (2), Ken Spindler (3), Lee Darnell, Joyce Darnell (2), and Jim Wells.

Respectfully submitted,

Kay &agerton Lenker, Secretary Paid your 2008 dues yet? Please remit $10 to Kay.

We received word that Laura Webb, member 1005, passed away in late 2007. Laura joined SDNS in 1988.

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CSNA Educational Symposium — It’s Free! Coming to San Diego March 15, 2008. Plan to attend! Sign up for the luncheon ($18) by calling Joyce Kuntz at (909) 621-2196. Tickets are limited and going fast.

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- Installation Dinner Photos -

SDNS members gathered at Coco's Restaurant for the annual Installation Dinner on January 8. After filling the original long table and adding several exten- sions, the crowd enjoyed the friendship and the meals. Guest Albertus Hoogeveen was the evening's speaker on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. (see article, page 1).

Food. fun, fellowship, and numismatics - a successful evening.

Ken and Barry examine the Lewis and C ‘lark memor abilia.

Speaker Albertus Hoogeveen captivated the crowd.

Chuck Luce won a

silver 2003 proof set participation prize for his October show & tell.

) Returning Board Members Ginny Bourke (left) and Les Peich (right) are congratulated by Prez Jones.

) Ken Spindler won a Mexican gold participation prize for bringing July's refreshments.

A proof silver Eagle partici- \ pation prize was awarded to Les Peich for his exhibit in August.

| developed a lead container to | i keep their gunpowder dry. | p Albertus brought a miniature} / | gunpowder container among his | /%

B exhibits (pictured on page 2). | | The American expedition to} | the Pacific Northwest was in-| | tended by Jefferson to study the | § region's Indian tribes. botany.

; f geology, Western terrain and Three s sizes of Peace Medals were carried by Lewis 5’ ildlife. Jefferson instructed and Clark to present to Indian chiefs. § Lewis to explore the Missouri -

river and streams of it to find the waters of the Pacific Ocean whether by the Colum- bia. Oregon, Colorado, or any other river as practicable for com- merce. After training at a 1803-1804 winter staging area at Camp Dubois. Illinois territory, the expedition left St. Louis in May 1804 by keelboat, canoes. and a pirogue boat. The team ultimately included York. Clark's black servant. Tous- saint Charbonneau. a translator and interpreter. and his wife ‘’ Sacagawea. a Shoshone Indian. Sacagawea's presence and ’ the birth of her son Jean Baptiste in February 1805 helped Bil dispel any notions by Indian tribes that the expedition was a The Saco ea golden War party. Lewis took $250 for expenses to purchase a chro- dollars starting in nometer. (Imagine 250 silver dollars or 25 gold eagles in . 2000 honor the 1804!) He was originally authorized to spend $2,500 but had § Shoshone woman who» aplank check from Thomas Jefferson to ensure the success of § proved so valuable to thé venture. He ultimately spent $35,000. the 8 whee The trip upstream on the Missouri River was considered

Albertus brought Boy Scout medals that depict the “Arrival” sculpture at Fort Clatsop, and the Peace Medal motif.

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Missouri to its headwaters | and over the Continental | Divide on horseback. In| canoes. they descended the

mountains by the Clearwa- - The explorers’ trek covered over 8,000 miles round-| ter River, the Snake River. trip from St. Louis, by boat, horseback, and foot. NEL, LEM... COTE DREMEL. «csc secaimpeteemimaceeseecise esac eaten aaa inaiaene eee past what is now Portland. Oregon. At this point, Lewis spotted Mount Hood. a mountain known to be very § close to the ocean. On a pine tree Clark carved William Clark December 3rd | 1805. By land from U. States in 1804 & 1805. Clark wrote in his journal, "Ocean § in view! O! The Joy!" on November 7, 1805, but he could not have seen the ocean from the point where he wrote these words. : The Pacific coastline was not friendly to the expedition. Clark complained of § the winds and waves in the Columbia River, and the party voted on November § 24, 1805, to move from Station Point on the north shore and build Fort Clatsop on the south shore, in what is now Oregon. The voters included both York and Sacagawea, the first recorded vote of a black an ; a woman in America. PAS AND cp The 1805-06 winter was very rainy, R

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Portland’ s : Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1804-05 brought commemorative gold dollars and several So-Called Dollars to numismatics.

N umiymaticy of Lew iw and Clark .. cont. from page 4

and the men had a hard time finding suitable meat. The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806, and crossed the Continental Divide on July 3. The Corps split into two teams, then rejoined to float downstream on the Missouri. They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806. Many people had given them up for dead, but they were greeted as heroes.

The Corps encountered many Indian tribes along the way, including Sioux, Man- dan, Blackfoot, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Crow. Some were suspicious and some were hostile, yet many were friendly, thanks to Sacagawea's assistance. The commanders took along three sizes of Peace Medals depicting President Jefferson to present to In- dian chiefs: big chiefs, middle-size chiefs, and lower-level chiefs! These Peace Medals were prized by the Indians, and originals and reproductions are sought by collectors today. Original medals bring between $50,000 and $60,000 at auction today.

The Corps of Discovery returned with important information about the new United States territory and the people who lived in it, as well as its rivers and mountains, plants and animals. The expedition made a major contribution to mapping the North American continent.

The exploits and accomplishments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition have been well documented in numismatics. A century after the trek, a Lewis and Clark Exposi- tion was held in Portland, and the U.S. Mint struck gold dollars showing Lewis on one side, and Clark on the other. Several So-Called Dollars were also struck by private par- ties. The two leaders were also shown on U.S. $10 legal-tender notes of 1901.

The bicentennial was commemorated by a 2004 U.S. dollar coin and by five design changes of the nickel that show Jefferson on the obverse. The guide Sacagawea was honored on golden dollars starting in 2000. In addition, many groups, cities, and states along the expedition route have erected statues and struck medals honoring Lewis and Clark. Albertus had many of these items on display, and has promoted the expedition through the Boy Scouts. The expedition made it possible for other explorers to push the limits:of American expansion, and to our benefit left the numismatic world with a series of fascinating collectibles.

Ns p SH fle The U.S. Mint’s Westward Journey Nickels of 2004-2006 commemorated the bicen- tennial of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. All show President Jefferson on the obverse. In 2004 the reverses first showed a Peace Medal like those presented to Indian chiefs, and then a keelboat that transported the expedition along the rivers. An American bison was first shown in 2005, then the Pacific Ocean view with Clark's quotation. In 2006 a facing portrait of Jeffer-

son and a “back to Monticello” reverse were introduced.

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ves from Yester-Years in Review

50 Years Aqo—Bulletin editor Paul Hamm dedicated the 20-page 10" anniversary issue of the Bulletin to original editor Tom Ward and Leonel Panosh, who made the Bulletin possible. The first issue was in March 1948. The 20-page issue (!) included SONS memories from Tom, Leonel, Dr. Ray Wilson, Eugene Cooper, Jim Andersen, and Francis Jones. The February meeting drew 91 attendees at Vasa Hall, despite an inch of rain in one hour.

40 Years Ago—Bill Wisslead, SONS member from Santa Ana, spoke on The History and Coinage of Sarawak, the only country that was ruled by three white rajahs. According to the SDNS by-laws, members who do not pay their dues by March 1 will be dropped. The secretary will read the names of members to be dropped for non-payment at the March meeting. The meeting drew 40 current members, 3 new members, and 9 exhibits.

30 Years Ago—A surprise Appreciation Dinner was held for Paul Hamm. Nearly 60 attended, including the Red Book’s Dick Yeoman, Coin World editor Margo Russell, Numismatic News publisher Cliff Mishler, and two ANA past presidents. Cliff presented Paul with a Numismatic Ambassador Award. The death of past president Stuart Edgerton was announced.

20 Years Ago—Veep Chuck Luce presented a multiple-choice Red Book Quiz, won by John Lenker. SDNS will initiate a monthly attendance draw- ing; winners must be present to win. Dorothy Baber was appointed ANA District Delegate for our district under a new structure; John and Kay Lenker were appointed District Delegates to clubs in the Los Angeles area.

10 Years Ago—Patti Jagger, president of Women In Numismatics (and currently ANA vice president) brought refreshments and also a $20 gold coin that Kay Lenker won in a drawing at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show. Kay brought the ANA traveling exhibit on Coins of Early America. She described how the exhibit had been ==>

prepared and described the coins in the exhibit. Se

1978 Mint Set 1972-S Silver Proof Ike $ New Zealand 1974 Dollar 1988 Proof Set

1921 Morgan Dollar 1974 Mint Set

2005 Proof Dollar 1989 Proof Set

1965 Half Dollar Canada 1967 25 & 50 Cents

_ Everett Jones, Rafflemeister _ Page 7

Bring your numismatic items to auction in the meeting! Guidelines: 1. Each member can bring up to five numismatic items to sell

2. Sellers pay $1 per person

3. Sellers may specify minimum bids on items

— Refreshments by Kay Lenker —

North Park Adult Center, 2719 Howard Street, San Diego

Programs & Refreshment Volunteer Hotline: (619) 543-0751 or kjspindler@hotmail.com Call VP Ken Spindler to volunteer.

Feb 9: SDCICNC meeting Mar 15: CSNA Symposium, Feb 10: NASC Awards Luncheon in San Diego!

Feb 14-16: Long Beach Coin Show} Apr 1: SDNS Meeting. Topic: Mar 4: SDNS Meeting: Everett ANA Show in Phoenix

Jones speaking on Modern} May 6: SDNS meeting Commemorative Dollars Jun 3: SDNS meeting Mar 7-9: ANA National Money Jun 14-Jul 6:San Diego County Fair Show, Phoenix Jul 19-20: COINARAMA

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Member: ANA #6380 -- NASC #215 -- CSNA #81 President see Seesaw eeeeee seuoe Dave Jones

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March 2008

The early focus of Mike Shaw's numismatic interests sounds familiar; he started collecting silver dollars and American cents. The affable SDNS member once assem- bled one of every large and small cent back to 1805, and most Morgan and Peace dollars. Then his collection grew to other American type coins: nickel three cents, Seated Liberty dollars, and Trade dollars. He then migrated to collecting British coins for each monarch. But he eventually sold all of these collec- 7% tions to concentrate on less documented and more Ay mysterious collectibles, especially British medals, . and now especially those awarded to African and ©. Indian soldiers. Mike now researches these myster- ila | 1 P01. A" \ | fede ies in libraries, Internet sites, and correspondence Mike holds a British medal for wittmetier collector. African General Service, and an Like his father, Mike was born in San Diego sings Viceroy’s Medal awarded : y Lord Mountbatten over 40 and worked at Sea World. But the collecting bug years later. Both are inscribed to didn't bite until he had joined the Army, and he ~ he same Indian name: could it saw an impressive display of silver dollars in a be the same person? Monterey coin shop window. He began collecting ——————_—_________ every year and mint, housing them in several albums. This continued after he returned to San Diego, and he was 1979’s Exhibitor of the Year at the Clairemont Coin Club. He sold all his American __... continued on page 4...

In addition to military “wearable medals,” Mike collects table medals such as this Carnegie Hero

Fund award (left) and the Christopher Columbus medal (right) awarded at the ~ World’s Fair in Chicago in 1892-1893.

The 834" meeting of the Society was held on February 5, 2008, in the Adult Rooms of the North Park Recreation Center. President Dave Jones opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag. Jim Hunt was absent so there was no treasurer's report. Ginny Bourke reported on the CSNA meeting in San Jose. Mike Turrini has been appointed as VP to fill the term of Mike Stanley who resigned. New Directors for the North are Al Lo and Jeff Shevlin. Steve Houston will act as corresponding secretary. Ginny stated that ANA will meet in Phoenix in March and a few SDNS members are planning to attend. Old Business: None.

New Business: The coin for March is any 2007 or 2008 quarter. For April: Franklin half. Refreshments for March: Joyce Darnell. April: Dave Jones. In March Everett Jones will speak on Modern Commemorative Coins.

There followed an auction of 33 lots brought in by members. Most lots were sold and some were eagerly sought with spirited bidding.

Ken Spindler brought in his award for Best of Show at San Jose for his Chinese Cash Coins. While Ken was finalizing auction monies, Kay Lenker served refreshments—angel cake with strawberries and cool whip.

The attendance prize was won by Les Peich.

Raffle Prizes went home with Terry Cruggs (2), Wayne Dickey (2), Jack Hook (2), Jim Wells, Ginny Bourke (2), Everett Jones, Ken Spindler, and Jean Luce.

Respectfully submitted, Kay Gagerton Lenker, Secretary

ELIA LAIST

SDNS MEMBERS VISIBLE AT SAN JOSE COIN SHOW

The San Jose Coin Show on February 1-3 also represented a CSNA semi-annual convention. Of the several SDNS members in attendance, five were captured in these

| On the serious side, Ken Spindler (left) wins the | CSNA Best in Show exhibit award from the spon- sor, G. Lee Kuntz, for his exhibit on Cash Coins. Ken also won the San Jose club’s Best in Show

On the not-so-serious side, Phil Iversen (Mr. Haney), Ginny Bourke (Lisa), and Stan Turrini (Oliver) provide the CSNA Thespian’s numismatic parody of

the "Green Acres” TV show.

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february ‘YNembers' Auction

The first Members’ Auction in a long time drew many interesting lots and inter- ested bidders. Offerings included coins, gold tokens, prestige proof sets, medals, state quarter rolls, coin catalogs, U.S. and foreign mint sets. Bidding was spirited and the members resolved to have another auction soon.

Dave auctions a Las Vegas token; Ken keeps score, and Ginny was the runner.

Kay served angel food cake with strawberries!

Everett, Dave, and Ginny check ae = ek the raffle prizes. Big winner Mike tallies his bids.

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Medal Mysteries Motivate Mike

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coins years ago when metal prices |// LJ soared, but he still likes Mexican and if / Indian coins. i,

After inheriting his father's collec- F tion of military medals and books, Mike found that medals offered more historical themes and could be linked to the exploits of individual warriors. But it was impossible to "fill holes in albums" as he had tried with coins. He learned that most British wearable medals are engraved or impressed with the recipient's name on the edge, mak- ing each unique.

Among British medals, those awarded to officers were usually documented, roughly half of those awarded to enlisted soldiers were documented, but few awarded to Indian and African soldiers were recorded. The unusual names, military units, and military ranks of the Indian soldiers were most interesting to Mike. His research has revealed the stories and accomplishments of many of the recipients. Even though he had learned the Thai lan- guage in the Army and served three years in Thailand, he had never visited India.

Mike now owns several thousand medals, issued singly, in pairs and in groups to Indians, Brits, and a few Africans. He also has an extensive set of table (non- wearable) medals, awards, and other medal issues large and small. Most he keeps in a bank vault, but some are at home for more study. On several occasions his research has reunited multiple military medals issued to the same person. Now that interest in these medals has risen in India, prices have gone up accordingly. Mike is now eying

Mike researches his medals and their history in the wrap-around balcony library that he shares with his wife Marge.

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Displayed in Mike’s home is this collec- tion that includes beribboned Prince of — ™ ) Wales medals for Indian rajahs, awards An Indian pair: an Indian Mutiny

from several International Expositions, campaign medal of 1857-59 and a and a “stall plate” of Sir John Keane, shooting medal issued to a 66th Knight Commander of the Bath. Gurkha Regiment soldier.

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the mysteries of pre-1910 Mexican military medals. # i} After joining the Orders and Medals Society of Fy” in z America, Mike attended many yearly conventions |...» to enhance and exhibit his collections. For eight i years he edited their lengthy magazine The Medal }™) Collector, now renamed The Journal of OMSA. He KS expanded the magazine from 40 to 56 pages and published it ten times each year. As a long-time member of SDNS, he has served as vice president, and was president in 2003-04. He regularly brings } his medals to Show and Tell and describes the | | background of his unusual collectibles. Mike is also }™ a member of ANA, INS of San Diego, Medal Col- lectors of America, and the Southern California Orders and Medals Society.

Since retiring from Sea World as Curator of Fishes, Mike has more time to study and organize his medal treasures. Mike admits that no medal col- lection can ever be “complete,” but he is still on the lookout for new examples and stories. He has even branched into a more exotic subject: Indian Hundi paper notes of the 1800s and 1900s. Hundis represent promissory notes with tax stamps, written in Hindi or Urdu. Mike has recently ac- quired a stack of these, and is beginning to sort them. Perhaps this friendly collector will share the mysteries of his medals or Hundi notes ata |g. future club meeting.

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Mike looks for new puzzles in a case of small medals.

OMSA has awarded Mike a Distinguished Service Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Literary Award, and British campaign medals include portraits of the a Membership Medal. monarch, colorful ribbons, and campaign bars.

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Bulletin scores *ASC Three-Deat

The SDNS Bulletin was named the best club publication for 2007 by the Numismatic Association of Southern California, at the NASC Awards Lunch- eon in Arcadia on February 10. This marked the third win in a row for the Bulletin, and fourth in the last five years. Former editor ony Baber was responsible for the 2003 BUI/e- puss: seeteenieietiaiiiitaiadi —— tins, and her successor Rex poe Salmon gets credit for most of = the 2005 successes. The Culver }— City Coin Club Journal placed) _ second, and the Covina Club’s ™ Coin News was third among sev- eral dozen entries.

Jim Hunt was Master of Ceremonies and Installation Officer.

SDNS members Phil Iversen (left above) and Jim Wells show off matching NASC awards. Phil won the Goodson Award

“for outstanding contributions to the Association.” Jim holds the “Outstanding Club Publication” award.

New 2008-2009 NASC Officers and Board of Director members are (from left) Director Joyce Kuntz, Historian Nona Moore, President Tony Micciche, Treasurer Kay Lenker, Vice President George Moore III, Director Mary Yahalom, Recording

Secretary Albertus Hoogeveen, Corresponding Secretary Harold Katzman, Director Greg Burns, Director Virginia Bourke, and Director Bob Thompson.

_ Names from Yester-Years in Review

1948—1958—1968—1978—1988—1998

60 Years Ago—The very first issue of the Bulletin (at right) debuted in March 1948. The eight pages included "Remarks on Roman Portraits" by editor Tom Ward, a report on the recent CSNA convention, local gossip, and a list of 15 new members, including Abe Kosoff, Wayne Higbee, Kenneth Lee, Roy Hill, and Art Kagin. In President Leonel Panosh's message, he stated "No organization can remain stationary for very long ... we need the active participation in all our activities by all our members." Lew thought SDNS was the first local California club to publish a newsletter. Editor Tom Ward stated "This Bulletin is in the nature of an experiment; if you approve of it, we'll keep it going.”

50 Years Ago—The March meeting drew 129; it was Ladies Night. Only ladies could bring exhibits, and 14 brought impressive exhibits. Mattie Knickerbocker used twenty-dollar double eagles as a border for cameos of all sizes—each item had the face of a woman.

40 Years Ago—Dwight Safford spoke on tokens, medals, and his research into stories connected with them. Dwight wrote in the Bulletin on the John Ad- ams Dix Civil War Tokens. Larry Baber was recently promoted to Staff Ser- geant and then separated from the service. He is re-enrolled at State College. 30 Years Ago—The CSNA Educational Symposium in Fullerton drew a busload from San Diego, including eight juniors. For the bus ride Jim Hunt prepared a numismatic quiz, and Gladys Moulton worked up a numismatic crossword puzzle.

20 Years Ago—A busload of 39 San Diegans attended the annual CSNA Educational Symposium. At the March meeting, President Lloyd Lindemer appointed eight committees on membership, publicity, audit, etc. Kay Lenker spoke on making exhibits for National Coin Week. Laura Webb became a new member (and recently passed away in late 2007).

10 Years Ago—Speaker Harlan White explained how forests are logged. He prepared an elaborate model to demonstrate. Fifteen San Diegans attended the CSNA Educational Symposium in Fullerton. -

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