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Tuesday, December 19,2023
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Keynote on Counterfeiting
We are happy to announce that on Saturday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. you’ll be able to benefit from this program on an increasingly important topic. “Fakes of Everything Are Everywhere” America’s Gold Expert, Dr. Mike Fuljenz, president of Universal Coin and Bullion, along with Doug Davis, president of the Numismatic Crime Information Center, will present the latest news on counterfeit coins and how to avoid them. They will also have free handouts to help enlighten you on this important issue and answer any questions you might have on what to look for.
Monday, December 11,2023
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Lincoln Cents Portrait Added to Show
An interesting portrait of the 16th President of the United States, created from actual Lincoln Cents, will stand in the lobby of Lone Star Convention Center during this year’s Houston Money Show. On Saturday it will serve as a visual guide sending young collectors to the Penny-in-the-Slot youth activity. Perhaps Honest Abe will help us develop some kids into the collectors of the future.
The medallic portrait was donated to us from the private collection of Dan and Kathleen Duncan. We thank them for this gift, another measure of support from the U.S. Coins family.
Remember the Penny-in-a-Slot, Treasure Grab, Young Collectors’ Auction, and other youth activities are all free! So come out with the kids and say hello to a president made of the most duplicated medallic portrait in history
Wednesday, November 29,2023
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John Frost to Speak
We’re happy to announce that noted numistmatist John Frost will speak at the 2024 Houston Money Show in Conroe, Texas. A popular educator, we’re happy to have him return to share his knowledge of United States coinage.
On Friday, January 19th at 2:00PM. He will present “Silver Dollars 1834-1884” focusing on Seated Liberty & Trade Dollars. As Education Director of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club and co-author of “Double Dimes - The United States Twenty-cent Piece” he has a wealth of knowledge to share.
At 2:30PM he’ll tell “Why Barber Quarters Are My Favorite Series of All Time”. The President of the Barber Coin Collecting Society will explain why he has such a passion for this denomination..
Each talk will run about 20 to 25 minutes with Q&A to follow. John enjoys helping fellow collectors and would be happy to speak with you about individual coins and other issues.
Thursday, December 22,2022
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Expert Numistmatist Elizabeth Coggan Will Keynote the 2023 Houston Money Show
On Saturday, January 21st at 11:00AM she will present “Lady Liberty as Depicted on U.S. Coinage. Real or Ideal?”
We welcome you to join this engaging, interactive program, which will review depictions of Lady Liberty on a number of U.S.Coins. The talk will provide background information on various renditions of Liberty and the “inspiration” for the image. Did a real model pose for the engraver, or was the design the engraver’s fanciful rendition of what Lady Liberty looked like in their mind’s eye? Come and find out!
We will have authentic examples of various coin types for you to review in hand, for a close up inspection of these lovely designs.
Liz has over 35 years experience working in the numismatic community. Beginning as an executive assistant to Q.David Bowers, arguably, the preeminent numismatic author, she began developing the great expetise she offers through her firm today. She has handled some of the greatest rarities in American numismatics including the 1861 Paquet Double Eagle, an 1804 Dollar and the 1894-S Norweb Dime! She has been a contributor to “A Guide Book of United States Coins” since 1999. In addition to at the talk, you may see her during the Show at Booth B.
Monday, September 19,2022
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2023 Early Cents Auctions
2023 Early Cents Auction will be held in conjunction with the 66th Houston Money Show. Auction times will be Friday, January 20th from 7-10pm and Saturday, January 21st from 4-7pm. Auctioneer will be Lucas Benjamin Baldridge, #18106.
http://www.earlycentsauctions.com/