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VOL XXIII

MARCH • 1982

No. 3

CONTENTS

President s Message .

The First Christian Roman Emperor and His Sons .

Coin Week North America • Dei Gratia - The Whooping Crane

The Uncomfortable Chair .

From the Second Vice President .

From the Secretary .

From the Treasurer .

Events Calendar .

Texas District Meetings .

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Next month, George F. Johnson of Garland will tell us all about Carson City, Nev. and its famous mint. Watch for it'

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of April is the deadline for the May issue

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LLOYD C. COLVIN

PRESIDENTS

3300 Linda Ainarillo. Tx. 79102 806/352-7676

MESSAGE

We as members of the numismatic fraternity must always be cognizant of all our members. We must see that not only those collectors that can afford extremely rare coins — will be able to buy — we must also see that the beginning and smaller collector has those items available to him. We should encourage those collectors. They are the future not only in our hobby, but others as well. It is heartening indeed to attend a coin show and see a dealer answering questions and generally taking the time to help a collector, of either limited means or of limited knowledge Remember folks, unless we had a gold spoon in our mouths (and psychic), most of us had little money or knowledge when we started out

Your president is looking forward to attending Greater Houston Coin Club's 25th annual Money Show Jan. 29. 30, 31 . What a great city Houston is and what a great bunch of numis¬ matists live in this booming area.

Thanks for the Newsletters from your club. Your president reads each one and is aware of the very active clubs throughout the state. Please, if you have a Newsletter, I would appreciate a copy.

Enjoyed reading Robert Greenwood's article in the January issue of TNA NEWS. If you missed this article, borrow a copy from a friend and read it I remember attending coin shows in the late 1950s and it was mostly collector to dealer during the hours of the show. After supper, the dealer would meet in their motel room swapping tales as well as coins. Those were different times, however. A dealer could have a very large inventory of coins for an investment of less than $25,000. Now, some dealers only carry coins worth $ 1 ,000 and up. What a shame! They are missing the majority of our numis¬ matists, and the joy of talking true collector-talk to these individuals. If history repeats itself, and 1 believe that it will, some of those dealers who only deal with a small part of our hobby will have to start dealing with the rest, or rest assured they will be given a lot of rest!

L.C. (Lonnie) Mears, general chair¬ man of the TNA convention, May 21- 22-23 in Ft. Worth, reports everything excellent Make your plans now to attend, and be sure to include your wife. Special events are planned for (Continued on page 23)

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THE FIRST CHRISTIAN ROMAN EMPEROR — AND HIS SONS

By Lee Grossman

Constantine I, known as Constantine the Great, or. in full, Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus. was born about 280 A.D. in Naissus (now Nis. Yugoslavia). He was the eldest son of the Roman Emperor Constantius I. He joined his father in Gual for an expedition in the province of Britain, about 305 A.D. When his father died at Eboracum (now York, England), the following year, the army proclaimed Constantine emperor in the west Many battles were fought and many revolts were put down, and. in 341 A.D. he defeated Licinius (emperor in the east) for complete control of the empire. Licinius ceded the provinces of Illyricura Macedona, Moesia, Pannonia and Greece to Constantine.

In 323 A.D.. war was renewed with Licinius, and in 324, Licinius was defeated in the ancient city of Byzantium, and was put to death. Constantine rebuilt Byzantium in 324, and moved the imperial capital from Rome to Byzantium. He dedicated the city in 330 as the City of Constantine or Constantinople (now Instanbul). He ruled from here until his death.

In 313, at Milan, Constantine adopted the Christian religion and decreed that Christianity be the lawful religion throughout the empire. It was said that just before the last battle at the Milvrain Bridge in Rome in 312 A. D.. he had a vision of the Christian cross with the legend in

Greek. "By this sign thou shalt con¬ quer!" (In Latin, it is "In hoc signo vinces.")

His reign is generally regarded as enlightened and tolerant He devoted himself to correcting abuses in the administration of the laws; to strengthening the frontiers and reor¬ ganization of the army, and to chastising the barbarians. As the first Roman emperor to accept Christianity, the religion began to flourish and became the religion of the rulers themselves. Constantine also retained the traditional pagan title of Pontifex Maximus, and his coins still bore the figures and names of the old gods. He did not receive baptism until shortly before his death.

The result of instituting legal reforms and other changes increased his power so that he became an absolute ruler. Like most rulers in that day and time, he lived in fear. Rumors and lies became the truth to him. Elimination of close relatives and friends was the only means of self-preservation.

Constantine the Great unified the empire, but upon his death in 337 A. D. at the age of 57, it was divided by his sons. He had ruled for 31 years.

During his reign, coinage under¬ went a considerable number of changes. The weight of the follis was reduced; a new coin called the solidus was introduced in place of the gold

MARCH, 1982

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aureus, and a new silver coin called the siliqua was added.

CRISPUS- FORGOTTEN SON OF THE GREAT CONSTANTINE

Crispus Caesar, or in full, Flavius Julius Crispus, was the eldest son of Constantine the Great. His mother, Minerva (or Minervina), was divorced by Constantine in 307 A.D. He received his education from the Christian writer, Lactantius Firmianus. On Mar. 1, 317, Constantine gave Crispus the title of Caesar (junior emperor) and made him titular ruler of Gaul. In the second war between Constantine and his co- emperor Licinius in 324 A.D., Crispus com¬ manded his father’s fleet and won an important naval victory in the Hellespont But in 326, while ac¬ companying Constantine to Rome to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his father's accession, he was put to death at Pola under mysterious circumstances on his father's orders. Shortly afterward, his stepmother. Fausta. was also executed.

According to a story widely believed at the time, Fausta had told Constantine that Crispus had tried to secude her, and she, in turn, was denounced by the emperor's mother, Helena. But the event remains a mystery.

Gold, silver and bronze coins were minted in 16 different mints, and almost all are hard to find and command a high premium in the better grades.

ROMAN EMPEROR CONSTANTINE II - GREED WAS THE DEATH OF HIM

Flavius Claudius Constantinus was born in 314 A.D., the eldest son of Constantine I and Fausta. He was

created Caesar in 317, and he distinguished himself in a campaign against the Goths when he was 18 years old.

Following the death of Constantine I in 337 A.D., he became Augustus when the division of the Empire was made and he recieved the western half (Spain, Gaul and Britain) as his sphere of government It wasn't long before the "grass looked greener in the eastern half of the empire." He soon quarrelled with his younger brother, Constans, over the division of the territories, and early in 340, he crossed the Alps and invaded Italy, only to be killed in an ambush near Aquileia. Constans took over the west and became ruler of the entire empire.

Gold slidus and semissis were issued, as were silver miliarense and siliqua. Bronze coinage was also minted. In all, 13 mints provided coinage.

Both the gold and silver coins are expensive with some silver miliarense extremely rare, according to David R Sear, recognized international numismatist on ancient coins. Bronze issues when Constantine II was Caesar are fairly common and obtainable at $15 in Very Fine condi¬ tion. Those minted as Augustus are much harder to find and are worth $50 and more in Very Fine.

Brotherly love in the days of the Roman Empire didn't change much from the days of Cain and Abel, and we all know how Cain loved Abel. CONSTANTIUS II - THE SECOND SON OF CONSTANTINE THE GREAT

Constantius 11. whose full name was Flavius Julius Constanius. was born in 317 A.D. and died in 361 A.D

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He was the second son of Constantine the Great. Upon his father's death in 337. Constantius was given the eastern provinces in a three-way division of the empire.

During most of his reign, he was occupied with the struggle against Shapur II (309-379 A D ), who had become sole emperor in the west, was killed during the revolt of Magnentius in 350 A D . and Magnentius became emperor of the west. Constantius led an army against Megnentius, defeated him in 351 and thus became ruler of the entire Roman Empire.

In 355, he appointed his cousin. Julian, as Caesar (junior emperor) in charge of the western provinces. Julian won decisive victories over the Alamanni. When Julian's troops were recalled by Constantius for service against Shapur 11. they revolted and proclaimed Julian as Emperor. Constantius prepared to subdue them but died enroute on Nov. 3. 361 A.D.. where upon Julian became emperor.

Constantius introduced a new bronze coin called centenionalis in 346 A.D.. but this piece was dis¬ continued in 354 A. D. Gold, silver and bronze coinage was minted, with some gold and silver pieces being very scarce and very costly. The bronze issues are more plentiful and reasonably priced.

About 340 A.D.. the imperial obverse title changed from the IMP (erator) used throughout the earlier centuries to the new formula, D (ominus) N (oster) The reverse, on the bronze coinage, was inscribed FEL TEMP REPARAT10 ("The restoration of happy times ")

Special Exhibits Lined Up For TNA Convention

Several educational and historical exhibits will be shown at the May 21 - 23 Texas Numismatic Association convention at Fort Worth, according to Howard W. Luke, publicity chairman

The Federal Reserve Bank will exhibit counterfeit paper money and coins, and displays of coins and currency of the 1800s and early 1900s will be set up by the Bureau of the Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Also of special interest in the exhibit area will be several paintings of coins from the J. J. Meeker collection.

Two representatives from the ANACS certification service will be attending the convention to study coins and offer their opinion as to their authenticity. There will be no charge for this service.

Kathryn Mears. in charge of special entertainment has planned several tours for convention guests. One will be a walking tour through the famous Livestock Exchange, which is featured on the 1982 TNA medal, and North Fort Worth's Western Town and Billy Bob's Texas.

TNA members wishing to place competitive and non-competitive exhibits should contact Werner Pegg or George Kesterson. Box 12733. Fort Worth 761 16.

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COIN WEEK NORTH AMERICA • DEI GRATIA • THE WHOOPING CRANE

By Glen Littrell

In the wake of the ice age, 500.000 years ago, the Whooping Crane was a flourishing specie of the bird popula¬ tion. By the time the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock their numbers had diminished to a mere 1500 birds. By 1939 they were designated as an endangered specie with only 14 birds remaining. In recent years the governments of Canada and the United States established a wildlife program to reverse the demise of the famous "whooper." There are now approximately 100 birds in existence.

From the ground, the whooping cranes resemble blacktipped crosses in the sky protected by the "Grace of God" from the loss of habitants, predators and man's animosity. As the cranes leave Canada's N.W. Territory, they spiral higher and higher above the spruce and tamarack and then turn south to ride the wind the length of the North American continent

The sight of the whooping cranes in the air is an experience packed with beauty and drama. As they glide through the sky, there is a dignity and sense of unconquered wildness essential to their will to survive. There are times when the cranes' clarion call fill the heavens with a windsong resembling the sound of the trumpets from the Angel Gabriel. After wintering in the grasslands of south Texas' balmy coastal bend, the whooping cranes will return to Canada in mid- April. This is the same time frame that is set aside for Coin Week North America.

The whooping crane is not the only victim of evil forces. Both the United States and the Canadian monetary systems have been desecrated on occasions by those who appear to be non-believers of a Supreme Being. In 1910 Canada passed the Revised Currency Act that resulted in the

This wood was so designed that a skilled craftsman could remove the wooden coin designed in the center and replace it with a real Canadian large cent with DEI GRA on one side and ONE CENT 191 1 on the other Only a dozen of these Whooping Crane "Coppers" have been produced

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removal of DEI GRATIA (by the Grace of God) from 191 1 fractional coinage. One of the victims protested vehe¬ mently and insisted on the amended legend being returned to the 1912 coins. To this day Dei Gratia; Dei Gra; or D.G. appears on the coins of the Dominion of Canada

So it is that this 1982 Coin Week wood has at least, in part symbolically removed the blemish from Canadian coinage and "Dei Gratia" has properly returned to the 1911 large cent. There are some that believe that this act may not just be symbolic. It is reported that several large cent enthusiasts have been systematically removing this "dis-grace-ful" coin from circula¬ tion. As late as 1 980 most of the major dealers in Canadian coins on both sides of the border were canvassed and offered a fair market price for the few remaining 1911 large cents, extra fine and better. The response was surprisingly light. An inventory of the auction catalogues and the numisma¬ tic ads will confirm this conclusion There is some discussion that if the 1 9 1 1 s are returned to the market they may bear a counterstamp of a cross or some other appropriate mark to make it possible for the 1911 King George V large cent to take its rightful place in the Court of Honor in Canadian numismatics.

The U.S. Gold Commission recom¬ mended that the government begin minting gold coins to compete with those of South Africa and other na¬ tions in meeting American's desire to own gold.

ANA Grading Guide Released by Western

The challenge of presenting coin hobbyists with a uniform coin grading system was met by the first edition of the OFFICIAL ANA GRADING STANDARDS FOR UNITED STATES COINS. With the same commitment to objectivity and impartiality, an im¬ proved second edition Grading Guide has been released by Western Publishing Co.. Inc.

Acknowledged as the most effective grading book available, the 352-page text was compiled by numismatic experts Abe Kosoff and Ken BressetL Aside from these co-authors, the list of contributors to the "Gray Book" consists of the most respected authorities in the field today. More than 1,000 illustrations combine with the text to focus on the important concepts of mint luster differences, coin colorations, striking and die characteristics and surface wear.

An important revision in the second edition of Grading Guide is a pro¬ vision for the recently recognized MS63 and MS67 grade levels.

The new edition is priced at $6.95 and is available through most coin, hobby and bookstores. It may also be ordered directly from Western Publishing Co., Inc.. Dept. M. Box 700, Racine. Wise. 53401. Make check or money order payable to Western Publishing Co., Inc. and enclose an additional $1.00 to cover postage and handling.

Pitrucci's famous engraving of St George and the Dragon may have been derived from the 16th century painting of Paris Bordone.

MARCH. 1982

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MIRIAM GILMORE

THE

UNCOMFORTABLE

CHAIR

315 Vance Jackson C-26 N.L.G, San Antonio. Tn 78201

512/737 3233

We have been enjoying "The Antique-Flea Market News" being sent by W. L Timmons of Dallas. The News is published every other week for the Marketplaces of the Metroplex by C. C. Roberson. It's chock full of information on every conceivable collectible for collectors. A column on coins and related items appears in each issue written by Timmons. It's been dubbed "Tim's Koin Korner." It's interesting and we appreciate receiving it . . . Lee Grossman is conducting a course on coins, paper money, tokens, medals, etc. (basic numismatics) at the Jewish Community Center in San Antonio. If close by and you want to participate, call Lee at 344-3453...

Argentina has started printing one- million peso notes, but after five years of triple-digit inflation they aren’t worth too much. The million- peso bills are worth about $100 each in American currency, but they are thought to be the world's largest denomination. Up to this time the largest Argentinean money note was 1 .000 pesos, now worth about a dime each . .

Thirty years passed between Presi¬ dent Harry Truman's authorization of the Booker T. Washington-George Washington Carver commemorative silver half dollar in September, 1951, and President Ronald Reagan's signing of the George Washington Commemorative Coin Act into law on December 23, 1981. Now collectors with an interest in U.S. commemora- tives will have one more to add to their collection. The new coin will honor the 250th anniversary of the birth of the "Father of his Country" which will be 90 percent silver, a diameter of 30.61, will weigh 12.50 grams, shall be legal tender and dated 1982. Up to 10,000,000 may be minted

Before Dixie came to mean the South, it was a New Orleans $10 bill, with one side printed in English and the other in French Dix is the French word for 10, and Dixie is the land where dixies circulated Some

employers are losing faith in the educational system. There was an ad for a job that requires a B.A.. an M A. and a Ph. D OR two weeks experience adios & thirty

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from the 2nd vice president

Texas Numismatic Association

Gerald W. Kendall Box 55545 Houston, T\ 77055

We are well into the new year and if all are like me. we all feel that there is not enough time in the day for all we need to do.

Have you all seen the January 1982 "Numismatist?" If not then take a quick look at the arrangement of the new ANA membership applications. They are arranged according to state. This means that no longer will we have to go through the complete listings to get the names of the Texas applicants. If 1 wanted to be facetious I would say this is the best thing discovered since girls . . . but 1 won't.

'Jop' Joplin recently sent me a thick letter and upon receiving it 1 though he had finally decided to send me a few suggestions to improve my office. However, this was not the

case It seems that the Levelland Coin Club is deeply involved in some of the community programs. One of these, a boys' club, was given some of the proceeds of one of the activities. Jop and his group helped raise a total of $2,298 44 TAATOTH to Jop and the Levelland Coin Club. Oh. yes, the name of the organization is Levelland Boys Club.

Greater Houston Coin Club has been instrumental in getting the city to take the word "money" out of the law passed last year. We can now buy and sell without having to hold the merchandise for several days. How¬ ever. this applies ONLY to coins or money. Bars, jewelry etc. still are under the same regulations.

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MARCH. 1982

Coin World Staff Compiles New Book

The new first edition of the tell-all collector/investor primer. BASIC KNOWLEDGE FOR THE COIN COL¬ LECTOR AND INVESTOR, is now available to collectors.

Written by the staff of Coin World, the handbook addresses questions most new collectors and investors will have. The new first edition covers virtually the entire numismatic spectrum in 110 pages — an almost total rewrite, with a completely new and illustrated format. The last ver¬ sion was published in 1976

In 22 chapters under four general headings. BASIC KNOWLEDGE probes "both sides of the coin." The focus is not only on the physical scope and breadth of collecting, but also on the intellectual parameters of these pur¬ suits.

It also contains factual, how-to information on topics such as the mechanics of buying and selling.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE can be ordered directly from the publisher, Amos Press. Inc., 91 1 Vandemark Rd.. Box 150, Sidney. Ohio 45365. Prices are $3 per copy, or $ 1 .80 per copy in quantities of 10 or more. Both prices include postage.

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MINI NEWS TIME AGAIN!

As the 1982 Texas Numismatic Association convention draws nearer than we think, it's time to plan for the annual pocket-size edition of TNA NEWS in Miniature.

The booklet acquaints convention visitors and prospective TNA mem¬ bers with the organization, giving the history and pertinent information.

if you wish to participate in this annual project as a patron (individual, club or special), please send your contribution of $2.50 BY APRIL 24 to: TNA NEWS Editor. 31 5 Vance Jackson #C26, San Antonio. Tx. 78201.

Support Your TNA News Advertisers

HELENE SIMPSON

Helene Hogue Simpson recently passed away in San Angelo. She was 69. Services were held in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mrs. Simpson, a resident of San Angelo since 1917, was born in Palestine. She was an English teacher in the San Angelo Independent School District for 27 years, retiring in 1976. She was active in the First Christian Church, a member of the AAUW and was listed in Who's Who of American women. Mrs. Simpson also was a member of Texas Teachers Assn., and the Council Teachers of English.

Survivors include her husband. Roscoe M. Simpson: two daughters; two sisters: and four grandchildren.

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from the secretary

Texas Numismatic Association

Eleanor Kennedy 2901 Silverleaf Dr.

Austin, Tex. 78757 (512/452-2675)

WELCOME to new members 41 19- 4122. If approved the following will become members April 1982.

4123 William Randel. Box 173. Hatboro. PA 19040. Dealer R E. Slocum.

J-4124 (D-5) Michael Kohler Jr.. 3454 Pine Tree Circle. Farmers Branch. TX 75234. U.S. early type. Gem silver dollars. C. C. Andrews.

J-4125 (D-5) Mark Kohler. 3454 Pine Tree Circle, Farmers Branch. TX 75234. Canadian & misc. U.S. C. C. Andrews.

4126 Kent Brennan. South 3723 Tekoa. Spokane. WA 99203 C.C. Andrews.

4127 (D-8) Ralph J. Johnson, Box 96. Port Mansfield. TX 78598. Mexican. E. L. "Bob" Bills.

J-4128 (D-l) David Luttrell, 724 Shady Lane. Fort Worth, TX 76 1 1 9. All coins. E. L. "Bob" Bills.

4129 Mick Millard. 3028 Ryan St. #351, Lake Charles. LA 70601 R E. Slocum.

4130 Leo N. Cashatt Jr.. S. 4124 Madelia, Spokane. WA 99203. Silver dollars & gold, C. C. Andrews.

4131 (D-5) William P. Fraser. 1735 Promenade, Richardson, TX 75080. Silver dollars. R. E. Slocum.

4132 Paul J. Dylewski. 5144 Old

French Road. Erie, PA 16509. R E Slocum.

4133 (D-l 1 ) Bill R Woods. 5009 Tulip, Amarillo. TX 79110 Silver dollars & type coins. R. W Wilson & Ernest Cummings.

4134 Stephen R Juskewycz, 1595 W. 26th St. Erie, PA 16508. Eleanor Kennady.

4135 (D-l) Ernest Jones, 2822 W 7th St, Fort Worth. TX 76107. Dealer. R E. Slocum.

4136 (D-l) C. H Maple. 305 Appaloosa, Amarillo. TX 79108 General. Nela & Linda Runkle

4137 Jerry Wilcox. Box 82881, Oklahoma City. OK 73108. U.S. type. Morgans, modern singles. R E. Slocum.

4138 (D-l 2) Victor S. Butts, Box 1617, Fluntsville, TX 77340. Modern Olympic coins. Bill Mark.

4139 Charles E. Hayes. Box 641, Rolla, Mo. 65401 R. E. Slocum.

4140 (D-5) Allen L, Green, 303 N. Akard St. Dallas. TX 75201. R E. Slocum. E. Kennady.

4141 (D-5) Marty Sidener. 3075 Ponder Dr.. Dallas. TX 75229. Wm. L. Timmons.

C-I94 Texas Eagle Exchange Coin Club, Box 4, Pontotoc, TX 76869 (Continued on page 23)

MARCH. 1982

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from the treasurer

Texas Numismatic Association

Stanford M. Kennedy 2901 Silverleaf Dr., Austin, Texas 78757

Balance on hand as of Dec. 31. 1981 .

RECEIPTS:

Sale of 1982 Medals .

TNA Dues .

TNA NEWS Ads .

DISBURSEMENTS:

TNA Secretary - December Payment .

TNA NEWS Editor - January travel allowance

and December petty cash .

Banner Printing Company .

December issue - 1150 copies . 850.50

Engraving . 5.00

Handling . 50.00

Postage . 137.40

Bulk mailing fee . 40.00

Waxahachie Glass Co. - Repair of display cases River Oaks Printing Co. - Medal certificates Central Forwarding. Inc. - Case handling .

Balance on hand as of Jan. 31, 1982

. $5,726.58

104.00

970.00

348.00	1.422.00
	■7.148 58
150 00
173 33 1.082.90

30.00
56.70
3,75	1.496 68
	5.651 90 . 5.65190

'Operating Funds . 5.546.01'

'Encumbered Funds . 105 89'

Note: The following funds cannot be used for anything except the purposes for which they are encumbered. The balance above includes these funds except as

noted below.

TNA Memorial Library Fund as of Jan. 31, 1982 . 105.89

TNA Life Membership Savings Account as of Jan 31, 1982 . 4.393.35

TNA NEWS Certificate of Deposit as of Jan. 31, 1982 3.863 I 1

Certificate of Deposit as of Jan. 31. 1982 1.500.00

TOTAL ASSETS . 15.408.36

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EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH 13-14

CORPUS CHRISTI COIN CLUB 24th

annual Collectors’ Show, Exposition Hall BOURSE: Joe R Davis. Box 310 1, Corpus Christi 78404 «»

MARCH 20-21

SOUTH PLAINS COIN CLUB, annual show, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. BOURSE Ed Chauncey. 5015 Univer¬ sity. Lubbock 79413.

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MARCH 21

DAL- WORTH COIN & STAMP SHOW.

Rodeway Inn, Old Dallas-Ft. Worth Turnpike. Hiway 360 at Six Flags. CONTACT: Joe Wade, 6420 Diamond Loch, Ft. Worth 76118.

« »

MARCH 25-28

SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL NUMISMATICS, SINCON XI. Airport Park Hotel, Inglewood. Calif. WRITE Box 943, Santa Monica, Calif. 90406 «»

MARCH 27-28

WACO COIN CLUB, coin & stamp show. Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. CONTACT: Aubrey Carpenter. Box 8014. Waco 76714.

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APRIL 24-25

AMARILLO COIN CLUB Show, Civic Center. BOURSE Nela Runkle. 4304 Jennie. Amarillo 79 106 806/355-1702

806/355-1702

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APRIL 24-25

HUNT COUNTY COIN CLUB, annual show. Junior High School. 2805 Granger. Greenville. WRITE Roy R. Jones. 2805 Granger, Greenville.

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MAY 21-23

TEXAS NUMISMATIC ASSN CON¬ VENTION. Tarrant County Convention Center. Ft Worth. BOURSE Bob Slocum. 6732 Fortune, Ft. Worth 761 16

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JUNE 5-6

GARLAND COIN CLUB, annual show, Sheraton Inn Dallas Northeast. Other details later.

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JUNE 26 • 27

GREATER ORANGE COIN CLUB.

annual show. Orange House Inn.

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JULY 16-18

DALLAS COIN CLUB, annual show North Park Inn, 9300 North Central Expressway. WRITE Club Show. Box 7673. Dallas 75209. 214/357-1379.

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AUGUST 5-8

SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL NUMISMATICS. SONCON XII, Airport Park Hotel. Inglewood, Ca. WRITE Box 943, Santa Monica, Ca. 90406 « »

AUGUST 7-8

BELLAIRE COIN CLUB Show, Community Center, 7000 S. Rice Blvd WRITE Club. Box 303. Bellaire 77401

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TNA NEWS

District Meetings

DISTRICT III -

At the January meeting of Nolan County Coin Club in Sweetwater, members voted to change the date of the annual Wildcat Show from October to Aug. 14-15. The j show will be held at Nolan County Melba course Coliseum Annex.

For more information write the Club. Box 1506, Sweetwater 79556 or call Herman Nations 91 5/236-6146 - Vadie Nations. Sec.

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DISTRICT IV -

The annual show sponsored by Austin Coin Club will be held at Quality Inn South on Sept. 25 - 26.

For table re¬ servation and in¬ formation write the Club. Box 1225.

Austin 78767.

The 1935 George V Jubilee silver crown was minted during the last year of George Vs reign and was the next- to-last circulating silver crown issued in Great Britain.

DISTRICT V -

Dallas Coin Club's annual show will be held July 16 - 18 at North Park Inn, 9300 North Central Expressway and to obtain more in¬ formation write Club Show, Box 7673, Dallas 75209 or phone 214/357- 1379.

Other plans made by club members will be a party' on May 2 1 to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the club's organization. The Dallas club is the oldest club in Texas. Named to share party arrangements were Mickey McGuire, chairman, assisted by C. C. Andrews, A. L. Clinkinbeard and Marilyn Cowardin.

T. J. Collette Jr., a vice president for Mercantile National Bank, spoke to the group at a recent meeting on "Historic Trends in Money Cost." During another meeting a "Show and Tell" session was held. Some items shown were: a Hitler book in German, a collection of different types of Dr. Pepper bottles, a coin impressor. an 1851 over 1881 large cent, a counter¬ feit gold piece. Retablo paintings. Navaho baskets, a Chinese com-

Robert E Greenwood Governor

Barney Welch Governor

MARCH. 1982

17

memorative coin, an old compact case, an Austrian commemorative coin set. old Texas bonds and an unusual American Bank Note Co. souvenir card with the entire Declaration of Independence engraved in a 2-inch square circa 1840. - Frank Clark. Sec.

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Numismatics International of

Dallas has announced that a hard¬ bound edition of the George Ulex auction catalogue of 1908 is now available for purchase.

Ulex’s collection was rich in exonumis and coins of the Western Hemisphere. It included coins such as the Greenland Piestre and the Canadian 1670 15 Sol of Louis XIV This edition has 173 pages with over 4100 lots, representing better than 10,000 coins and reference books. There are also six plates showing 100 coins and medals.

The book can be purchased from NI for $40.00. Orders should be sent to NI. Box 30013, Dallas 75230.

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James M. Brown is serving as general chairman of the 14th annual coin show hosted by Garland Coin Club June 5 - 6 at Sheraton Inn. Dallas Northeast. Tables can be reserved at $70.00 each through Billy D. Gilbreath, bourse chairman. Box 401303, Garland 75040. - Lucretia Johnsoa Sec

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DISTRICT VI -

Members of Greater Houston Coin Club are con¬ sidering a change in meeting location and also to rent a small office in the same building in order to establish a permanent home for the club. All of the club's assets, such as the library, documents, screen and slide projector, could be stored there with easy member accessibility during meeting nights. The site proposed is Buffalo Savings & Loan Assn, on the South Loop at Buffalo Speedway.

The club held the 25th Money Show in January and have already made plans for the 1983 show at Adam's Mark Hotel on Jan. 28, 29. 30. Jay Jackson was selected by the Board to be the general chairman.

Club officers are Melvin Neal, president; Jackson, vice president; Jim Cohen, secretary; and Jim Hodnett, treasurer. - Club Bulletin.

The Community Center will be the site of the annual coin show sponsored by Bellaire Coin Club on Aug. 7 - 8 The Center is located at 7000 S. Rice in Bellaire.

Three major hotels are located near the Center for the convenience of dealers and visitors. Table reservations at $85.00 each may be made by contacting the Club at Box 303, Bellaire 77401 - Fred Baker. Reporter «»

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TNA NEWS

DISTRICT VII -

Programs for January meetings of Alamo Coin Club of San Antonio included a slide program on the coinage of Massachussetts and a double-feature program on

Ancients. Speakers

Governor

were a club mem¬ ber and a junior guest.

If anyone is interested in attending the ANACS Coin Authentication Seminar on Mar. 20-21 should con¬ tact Tom Walker, phone 696-5393, for information and reservations.

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Twenty four attended the Jan. 21 meeting of Gateway Coin Club in San Antonio held at Roadrunner Recrea¬ tion Center. Ft Sam Houston, when Lee Grossman presented a program on "Valentinian II, His Coins and Times." Lee discussed the metal con¬ tents, mints, procedures and the longevity of political figures of the times.

At an earlier meeting James Allen gave a report on the club's "Good Samaritan" effort for Christmas. Lee Grossman announced he will be teaching a course in numismatics at the Jewish Community Center. - Mike McGowen, Sec.

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In order to satisfy the merchants of the crown colony of Hong Kong, who would not accept coins without a high silver content, the British coined large silver trade dollars to promote com¬ merce.

DISTRICT VIII -

Joe B Davis addressed members of Liberty Coin Club of Corpus Christi at the Feb.

2 meeting on the subject of counter¬ feiting. Davis has attended seminars on counterfeiting and is experienced in the evaluation of collections, he is considered an expert in this field. The counterfeiting of coins is an age old problem dating back to before the birth of Christ When the colonies were started in North America many “entrepeneurs" emigrated and continued their trades over here.

Another program was presented by Glen Littrell, slides on "How to Make a Penny." This was second in a series on the cent meant to precede the introduction of the new zinc cent. - Club Bulletin.

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DISTRICT IX -

D O. Joplin made an appeal for sup¬ port of the TNA Mini News again this year at the January meeting of Lamb County Coin Club of Little field. Ten were present.

Members voted

Governor

to buy mint and

(Continued on page 22)

Joe B Davis Governor

MARCH. 1982

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DISTRICT MEETINGS —

(Continued from page 19) proof sets as door prizes for 1982 Reports were heard on area activities.

- D. O Joplia Gov. Dist 9

Jim Bland presented a program on Dollars at the January meeting of South Plains Coin Club of Lubbock. The program was followed by a 41 - lot auction conducted by Ed Chauncey and D. O. Joplin.

New officers are Ed Chauncey. president; Joyce Chauncey. secretary- treasurer; and Kurt McEnaney. vice president.

Joplin announced he would donate the best in show award for 1 982 at the March coin show. Thirty two were present. - D O. Joplia Gov. DisL 9.

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DISTRICT XI -

Two shows have been planned for 1982 by members of Amarillo Coin Club and will be held April 24 - 25 and Oct 16 - 17.

Both will be held at the Civic Center and bourse chair¬ man is Nela Runkle,

4304 Jennie,

Amarillo 79106 or phone 806/355- 1702. Roy Wilson was named show chairman.

The regular January meeting was held at First National Bank with 33 present. A report on the charity auction dispersal of $635.00 was given by Jim Jordan.

Linda Runkle gave a program on "The Story of the Lincoln Cent" Winner of the junior quiz was Donald

Terrill, and door prize winners were Francis Runkle, Darrell Tipton, Nela Runkle, Lloyd Colvin and Fred Daggett. - Nela Runkle, Gov. DisL 1 1

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DISTRICT XV -

Plans were made for the annual coin show at the January meeting of Greater Orange Coin Club to be held June 26- 27 at Orange House Inn. Serving as general chairman will be Dale Schmidt; Dewey Governor

Scott, bourse; Doug Hales, publicity: and Lavada and Lucy Canter, registration.

The program for the regular meeting was given by Schmidt. He brought members up to date on pending legislation concerning coins. He also gave a summary of the bills and the effect they would have. Some of the areas covered were commemorative coins, paper money, taxes and changes in the legal tender status of U.S. money. If passed, the bills could have a major effect on the hobby of coin collecting - Lucy Canter, Sec.

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New officers serving Greater Beaumont Coin Club are Carol Mounier, president; John Brown, vice president; Kay Brown, secretary: and Butch Edwards, treasurer.

The December meeting was held at the Branding Iron Restaurant w*th 40 people attending. The January meeting was to be held at First Security Bank. - Club Bulletia «»

Nela Runkle Governor

22

TNA NEWS

John Gleason will serve Greater Port Arthur Coin Club as president along with Jim Eldridge and Glen Dowden. vice presidents: Bill Stein, secretary; and James Rodriguez, treasurer. Election took place at the December meeting held at Marion Cafeteria in Nederland Congratulations went to Glen Dowden as outstanding member of the year. Tom Cobb presented the annual T. G. Brown award to Dowden who has devoted much time and effort to the club and worked very hard to make the annual coin show a success. - Club Bulletin.

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE —

(Continued from page 4) the ladies. Margaret Ann and I are sure looking forward to that good old Ft Worth hospitality.

Its beginning to look like 1982 will be a fine year for numismatics. Lets all remember to help TNA grow by proposing a new mwmber. THANKS!

Medal Sets Available

The 1982 silver and bronze medal sets issued by Texas Numismatic Association are now available, according Howard W. Luke. TNA medals chairman.

Those who have ordered sets in the past have been notified by mail but to retain your reserved number, please order your set as soon as possible, Luke said.

Each set is serially numbered and the silver type contains a full ounce of .999 fine silver. Cost is $25.00 per set plus $1,50 for postage and handling.

EVENTS CALENDAR —

(Continued from page 16)

AUGUST 14-15

NOLAN COUNTY COIN CLUB.

Wildcat Show. Nolan County Coliseum Annex. Sweetwater WRITE Club, Box 1506, Sweetwater 79556. Phone Herman Nations 915/236-6146

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SEPTEMBER 25 - 26

AUSTIN COIN CLUB, annual Money Mart. Quality Inn South. WRITE Club. Box 1225. Austin 78767

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OCTOBER 16 17

AMARILLO COIN CLUB Show. Civic Center BOURSE: Nela Runkle. 4304 Jennie. Amarillo 79106. 806 355-1702 «»

FUTURE TNA CONVENTIONS

1983 - April 14-16, TEXAS NUMIIS- MATIC ASSN CONVENTION. Corpus Christ i Bill\ Tate. General Chairman. BOURSE: John Face. Box 8593. Corpus Christi 78412

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1984 - Ma\ 4-6. TEXAS NUMISMATIC ASSN. CONVENTION. Amarillo

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1985 - April 16-20. TEXAS NUMIS¬ MATIC ASSN CONVENTION. El Paso.

FROM THE SECRETARY —

(Continued from page 13) Miriam Gilmore & E. L "Bob" Bills. DECEASED

A-3650 Mrs. R.M. Simpson, San Angelo, TX.

2059 Mr. Clyde L. Grimm. San Marcos. TX.

VIP AWARD

Bob Slocum - Bourse Chairman 1982 TNA Convention. Fort Worth. Texas.

MARCH, 1982

23

TNA Convention Meetings Announced for Visitors

Texas Numismatic Association convention officials have announced plans for the traditional morning get- to-gethers during the May 21-23 convention to be held at Fort Worth in Tarrant County Convention Center.

The governors and club representa¬ tives breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 8 a.m. at the Fort Worth Hilton Inn. The awards break¬ fast will be at the same location, Sunday, May 23. 8 a.m. Tickets for both events will be $7.00 each.

The TNA Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. and the general meeting for TNA members. Sunday. May 23. 10 a.m. both at the Tarrant County Convention Center.

CANADA'S DOLLARS

When U.S. collector coins reached record prices in recent years, Ameri¬ can collectors began to look else- wheie for better bargains. Canada's silver dollars were immediately at¬ tractive - and American collectors have been partly responsible for Canadian silver dollars doubling in value over the last three years.

ATTENTION!! ADDRESS CHANGE!

Miriam Gilmore TNA NEWS Editor 315 Vance Jackson #C-26 San Antonio, Tx. 78201 Phone: 512/737-3233

Bronze Balloonists Medals Go on Sale

The bronze Transatlantic Balloonists medals, copies of the original gold medals are now available for sale to the public for $1.15 by mail from the San Francisco Old Mint. 55 Mint St, San Francisco, Calif. 94175. They are also available for $ 1 .00 when visiting the sales areas of the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, the San Francisco Old Mint or the Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C.

The gold medals were presented by President Reagan on behalf of the Congress to Ben L. Abruzzo, Maxie L. Anderson and Larry Newman in recognition of their distinguished feat as aviation pioneers. The historic "Dougle Eagle II" transatlantic bal¬ loon flight was launched from Presque Isle. Maine, on August 1 1 and landed at Miserey, France. August 17, 1978.

The medal's obverse shows half figures of three balloonists waving and above are two eagles, one carrying the American flag and one the French flag. On the reverse is a Double Eagle II balloon with the American flag and call numbers N50DE.

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TNA NEWS

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CLUB DIRECTORY
NOLAN COUNTY COIN CLUB ANNUAL WILDCAT SHOW • First Weekend in October WRITE CLUB BOX 1506, SWEETWATER, TX 79556 FOR INFORMATION	GREATER HOUSTON COIN CLUB MEETS MONTHLY. THIRD THURSDAY 5210 FANNIN, HOUSTON (FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, ROOM 8) WRITE GHCC B" ■ •: H.msiun 7 7001
SAN ANTONIO MEETINGS GATEWAY COIN CLUB meets the 1st GATEWAY COIN CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thrusdays. 7 30 pm at Road¬ Runner Inn Ft Sam Houston ALAMO COIN CLUB meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays. 7 30 p m 1 ST Federal Bldg . South Entrance Camino Real Room. 2nd Floor N E Loop 410 at Nacog¬ doches Rd VISITORS WELCOME!	MEETING EVERY TUESDAY! In the Corpus Christi area, there is a coin club meeting every Tuesday night with Corpus Christi and Liberty Coin Clubs meeting alternate Tuesdays. Wilson Tower, Exxon Conference Room, 10th Floor YOU'RE INVITED!
	San Angelo Coin Club Show Always The Weekend After Labor Day Write Club Box 2414 San Angelo. Texas 76901 for information
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BILL e CHRIS JOHNS INVITE YOU TO VISIT THEIR COIN SHOP Universal Numismatic Company 820 FM 1960 West. #20 Houston. Tx. 77090 713/444-5399
Numistrama Coin Shop Member ANA - TNA DEALER IN U.S. COINS BUY - SELL - TRADE 426 First Victoria National Bank 575-5621 VICTORIA. TEXAS 77901 GRAVES L. ROUSE JIMMY ROUSE	ESTABLISHED 1967 PH: (915) 684 5342 Tejas Coin And Stamp Co. 107 WEST WALL ST MIDLAND. TEXAS Lawrence L. Culver John R Culver Coins - Stamps - Paper Money ANA - TNA. Bought - Sold - Traded S.P.M.C. Appraisals

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TNA NEWS

WANTED TO BUY COINS OF MEXICO

COBS. ESPECIALLY DATED COBS PATTERNS. ALL PERIODS ALL METALS

GOLD COINS. ALL PERIODS, CHOICE CONDITION AND RARE DATES

SCARCE DATE CAP & RAY 8 REALES

SCARCE AND CHOICE GRADE REVOLUTIONARY

BETTER 20TH CENTURY COINS

SCARCE REPUBLIC MINORS

PONTERIO & WYATT

PHONE 714-299-0400

Box 33588 3823 Park Blvd San Diego. Ca. 92103

MARCH. 1982

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TNA MEMORIAL LIBRARY AVAILABLE SLIDE PROGRAMS

# 1 COINS OF COLONIAL AMERICA

# TYPES OF U S COMMEMORATIVE HALF DOLLARS

# I -PES OF REGULAR ISSUE US COINS ’ to 2C With ' ipcrl ( omrnt #3B • TYPE! OF REGULAR ISSUE U.S COINS 3C to 20< With Tap«*d Comnuintary #4A - TYPES OF U.S SILVE R COINS 2 5*' t" Dollars T,i| >>■ Only N> ■ Written Commentary #10 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA CURRENCY. With T.«, ... I Commentary #14 TYPES OF U S. POSTAGE b FRACTIONAL CURRENCY. With Taped Commentary

# IS • US PAPER MONEY 1861 -1923. ILLUSTRATED BY $5 NOTES #1 7 COINS WITH SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE

#19 STATE BANK NOTE ENGRAVINGS

#20 MEDIEVAL COINAGES OF WESTERN EUROPE

#21 - ODD Shaped COINS 1 >E the 20TH t ENTURY With 1 iped Commentary #23 COINS b EARLY CHRISTIANITY. With Taped Commentary #24 - KOREAN COINAGE CONVERSATION PIECES #. TYPES OF REGULAR ISSUE U S GOLD COINS

#26 ■ CROWNS b MINOR COMMEMORAT t E COINS OF THE 19TH b 20TH CENTURIES WESTERN HEMISPHERE. PART I

#27 - CROWNS b MINOR COMMEMORA T I 'E COINS OF THE 19TH b 20TH CENTURIES WESTERN HEMISPHERE PART II With Taped Commentary #30 ODD b CURIOUS MONEYS

#40 COINS OF THE BRITISH WORLD Tape Only. No Written Commentary

#42 SOME NETHERLAND COINS

#43 - REPRESENTATION OF THE HAPSBURG FAMILY

#44 - CANADAS COMMEMORATIVE DOLLARS

#47 • COINS b CASTLE OF MAXIMILIAN

#48 • COINS OF URUGUAY

#49 THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT (Film) The Franklin Mint

#51 OFFICIAL TNA MEDALS

#52 - TYPES OF NUMISMATIC ERRORS

#53 - UNITED STATES PRESIDENTS

#54 TREASURY NOTES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA #55 IN GOD WE TRUST ON U S COINS b CURRENCY

Any TNA club wishing to use any of the slide sets listed above may contact the TNA librarian, Martha Currie. Box 893, Baytown, Tx. 77520 The only cost is postage both ways. Please reserve your selection early as mails are slow!

TNA NEWS

TEXAS DEALERS ATTENTION

We are jobbers for all major lines. Coin Sup¬ plies and SERVICE are our only stock in trade.

R. A. GLASCOCK & COMPANY

Now A Division of Medlar's Rare Coin And Currency

Coin Supplies From the Alamo City

P.O.BOX 18888 SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 78218

Ph. 655-2498

Two sides of the coin at Medlar’s

We buy rare coins, gold and silver at the highest prices.

We sell rare coins, gold and silver at lower prices.

Buying, selling or merely contemplating, .see the pro¬ fessionals at Medlar's. Inc. -one of the nation's most repu¬ table dealers in rare numismatic coins and currency, gold and silver bullion.

Bring your coins or bring your "want list" and visit with Medlar's trained counselors.

MEDLAR’S, Inc.

RARE COINS & CURRENCY

220 Alamo Plaza/San Antonio, TX 78205

(512)226-2311

MARCH 1 982

A I

YOUR SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS WHOLESALE SUPPLIES TO DEALERS ONLY

We distribute all major lines of coin & stamp supplies & coin jewelry We have manufactured for us. exclusively, many quality items for the trade.

FAST SERVICE WITH OVER 20 YEARS SERVICE TO DEALERS

BOOKS £t JEWELRY OUR SPECIALTY - OVER 500 TITLES OF BOOKS IN STOCK. THOUSANDS OF MOUNTS TO FIT ALL MAJOR COINS IN GOLD FILLED. STERLING & 14 KT.

DEALERS FURNISH CARD OR LETTERHEAD FOR FREE PRICE LIST

823 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE 817/834-0081 FORT WORTH. TEXAS 76111

NEW i

SILVER ft NICKEL DOLLARS OF CANADA 1911 to Date

By Stephan E. Dushnick

Here is the complete story of Canadian dollar coins from the beginning Whether you are a novice, long-time collector, investor or Canadian enthusiast, this book belongs in your library POSTPAID $10.00

Order Now

Bill if Chris Johns

UNIVERSAL NUMISMATIC COMPANY

o™ ,ac« «7n Houston. Tx 77090

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TNA NEWS

SPECIALIZING IN RARE TYPE COINS ft BULLION

Denver Gold 8* Silver Exchange

1250 - 1 4TH STREET DENVER. COLORADO 80202

NATIONAL TOLL FREE WATTS 1-800/525-4836

303 861-8090 COLORADO TOLL FREE JACK D. WILLIS 303 861-8145 1-800/332-3559 President

A.N A. 0.1. N. T.N.A. C.W.N.A.

CROWNS OF THE WORLD Ca. 1500 - 1900 BUYING AND SELLING

This has been my specialty for a number of years. European, Latin, Mexican and Asian rarities are offered in my monthly cata¬ logs. These highly illustrated catalogs are becoming collectors items themselves and are available on request to serious collec¬ tors. I have continually been the most active dealer in rare crowns paying high prices for choice material from collectors, dealers and auctions. Please contact me if you have coins for sale.

LOUIS H. COLLINS, INC.

Dealer in Rare Coins

6802 Broad St. • Waco, Texas 76710

817/753-2441

MARCH. 1982

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$

Oklahoma Numismatic Association 6th Annual Convention

Saturday, May 1, 1982 Sunday, May 2, 1982 -

- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADMISSION - FREE PUBLIC INVITED

TULSA ASSEMBLY CENTER Downtown Between 4th & 6th on Houston

SPECIAL OPENHOUSE — BOURSE

For Dealers and ONA Members Only 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1982

CONVENTION WILL FEATURE

• U S. & FOREIGN BOURSE

• COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS

• EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

• ANNUAL O N. A MEETING

• INVESTMENT SEMINAR

LEADING DEALERS WILL BE BUYING, SELLING, AND APPRAISING U S & FOREIGN COINS AND CURRENCY.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WRITE

v BOURSE CHAIRMAN:	GENERAL CHAIRMAN:	EXHIBITS CHAIRMAN
^ Doug McBeath	Bob Dotson	H R Wheatley
<£ 6380A East 31st St	P O Box 1372	6380 D East 31 st St
0> Tulsa. Okla 74135	Tulsa Okla 74101	Tulsa. Okla 74135
0? 918-627-1336	918-627-4639	918-627-4663

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TNA NEWS

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MARCH 1982

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Heritage

Supplies

"Wholesale to Dealers"

Complete Line of Coin Supplies By

Western - Anco - Enor Harco - Dansco - Cowens Capital Plastic

Dealers Furnish Letterhead For Free Price List

LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS

6380- A EAST 31ST ST. P.O. BOX 1372

(918) 627-1336 TULSA, OK 74101

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TNA NEWS

the Fort Worth Hilton

LOOKS FORWARD TO HOSTING

Texas Numismatic Association

May 20-24, 1982

ring your stay, count on the Gourmet Delights of our

v \tJUdrdJ Restaurant. You'll be glad you spent one of your free evenings with us.

IF Fort Worth Hilton

1701 Commerce Street Free Parking 335-7000

MARCH. 1982

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TEXAS NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND GOVERNING BOARD

llo\.l( Iiihm 3 HIM I m l. i |HOb 352 >•'!„ \m,iril|i. 9|U2 President Lyman C Barter Box I22S. (312 453-0409} Austin 78767

Gerald W Kendall Box 55545, Houston 77055 Eleanor Kennady 2901 Silverteaf Mr (512 452-2675) Austin 78757 Stanford M (Mac) Kennady 2901 Silverleaf Dr. (512 452 2675) Austin 78757

Lyman C Bariee

■ President

Treasurer

Immediate Past President

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DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Morris Johnson. 1993 Frey St (8 1 7 968 7 341) Stephenville ?b40| August H Gan/e Jr Box 4102 (9 1 5 366-8974) Odessa '9762 Melba Coursey 2608 Austin. (915 646 6249) Brownwood 76801 Dr Robert E Greenwood. 3203 Breeze Terrace (512 477 4530) Austin 78722 Barney K Welch 10252 Newcombe Dr (214 327 2064) Dallas 75228 Al Lo|a 2022 Ottawa Lane Houston 77043 f rank Galindo Box 12217 San Antonio '8212 Joe B Davis. 638 De Forrest St (512 855-1706) Corpus Chrisn 78404 DO Joplin 212 Cypress (806 894 6819) Levelland 79336 Walt Woe I per 4506 Frankfort Ave (915 566 9098) FI Paso 79903 Nela RunkJe 4304 Jennie Ave (806 355-1702) Amarillo 79106 Augusta Folda 420 Heritage Dr (214 561-08931 Tyler 75703 Logan Essex Box 4061 Wichita Falls 76508 Ada Lee Chisum Rt I Box 171 1 (512 787-2175) Pharr 78577 Jerry Williams 2645 North St. (713 835-0041) Beaumont*77702 John D Huntley Box 4104 (713 846 8916) Bryan 77801

TNA NEWS EDITOR Youth Chairman Librarian

Historian .

Medals

APPOINTED OFFICERS __

Miriam Gilmore. 315 Vance Jackson C-26. (512 737-3233i San Antonio 78201 Andy AlmquisL 1107 Curlew. (512/341-8499) San Antonio 78213

. . Vacant

Vacant

Howard W Luke. 2201 David Dr. Fort Worth 7611 I

Parliamentarian Legal Advisor Sgt At Arms

Past Pres Advisory Council

Marvin Currie. Box 893, (7 1 3 422-841 3). Baytown 77520 Joseph H Poole. 703 Fisk Bldg . Amarillo 79101 David Nunn Box 916 (214 937 3790) Waxahachie 75165 Joe B Davis. E H Brooks Floyd Covill. Bill Brothers. Chas A Wingo Lyman C

Bariee

1982 TNA CONVENTION MAY 21-22-23

Tarrant County Convention Center Ft. Worth, Tx.

Host - Ft. Worth Coin Club L.C. (Lonnie) Mears, General Chairman

Bob Slocum. Bourse Chairman 6732 Fortune Rd Ft Worth. TX 76116 817/737-5915

This off ic lal publication is mailed to all TNA members exc ept Associates without cost other than their annual dues Members are invited to use its pages to express their views and to ask for information Opinions expressed by contributors are those of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Texas Numismatic Assoc lation or the Editor

ANNUAL DUES REGULAR AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP $8 00

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP $3 00

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP $100

LIFE MEMBERSHIP $150 00

(CONSULT BY LAWS)

TNA News is published monthly by Banner Printing Co Brownwood Texas

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TNA NEW'S

COLLECTIONS WANTED

We are actively seeking collec- tions-USA, Mexico and Latin American. Any size. If you are seri¬ ously thinking of selling your collec¬ tion, we will either buy outright, trade for bullion coins, or handle thru one of our auctions— whichever will bring you the best price for your collection. We will also consider in¬ dividual rarities, especially in gold or silver.

If interested, please contact either Dr. George Vogt or Don Bailey. We are also interested in servicing your want list.

COLONIAL COINS, INC.

909 Travis St. Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 654-0047 Out of State: (800) 231-2393

WANTED

Gold Coins Struck at The Philadelphia Mint between 1795 - 1834

We are particularly interested in the following:

HALF EAGLES

1795 Heraldic Eagle

1797 All Types

1798 Small Eagle 1810 Small Date, Small 5 1810 Large Date, Small 5 1815

1819 Both Types 1822 1825/4 1826

1827

1828 Both Types

1829 Both Types 1832 12 Stars

EAGLES

1795 9 Leaves

1797 Small Eagle

1798 Both Types 1804

QUARTER EAGLES

1796 No Stars

1797

1804 13 Stars

1806/5 1808 1826

1834 With Motto

Remember!

We will buy entire collections to obtain the pieces we need.

GOLIAD CORPORATION

2003 First International Bldg. Dallas, TX 75270

Telephone: (214)698-1051