Lori Kraft, a numismatic veteran familiar to many in the coin industry, has joined Whitman’s leadership team as the General Manager of Whitman Expo, the company announced today. Continue reading
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Stack’s Bowers’ Incredible Currency Auction at the Whitman Baltimore Expo
Stack’s Bowers Galleries presided over the Official Currency Auction of the Whitman 2013 Coin and Collectibles Expo, an auction that resulted in “feverish bidding and strong participation” and an incredible 99% sell through.
Apprentice Training on the Spider Press
Retired Bureau of Engraving and Printing plate printer Mike Bean showed Joe Wright the proper techniques for “inking in” the steel plate, wiping the plate with crinoline fabric, and then hand-polishing the plate to remove any ink residue / film / tone left on the surface. Continue reading
Two Superstars of the US Mint at the Whitman Baltimore Expo
Saturday’s morning roundtable with numismatic superstars, Ed Moy and John Mercanti was a big hit at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo 2013. They had an audience that was both involved and enthusiastic. Continue reading
Two legends of the Modern U.S. Mint were at 2013 Expo
Coin collectors are in for a rare treat at the 2013 Whitman Baltimore Expo, November 7-10, 2013. Continue reading
Rare 1794 Liberty Cap Cent Cherrypicked at the Whitman Philadelphia Expo
Before the recent Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia expo, only two examples of the NC-11 variety of the 1794 Liberty Cap, Head of 1794 cent were known. The third known example was cherrypicked from a dealer’s inventory during the Expo.
Whitman to End Philadelphia Expo
When the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo drew to a close Saturday, September 21, it will mark an end to Whitman Expos in the City of Brotherly Love, the company has announced. Continue reading
Marvelous Political Memorabilia in Whitman Philadelphia Auction
One of the highlights of the Whitman Philadelphia Expo was Stack’s Bowers’ auction of the John J. Ford Jr. Collection. This prized collection of U.S. political memorabilia consisted of more than 2,000 political items, including unusual ferrotypes of Abraham Lincoln.
Former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint to Speak
John Mercanti autographs copies of his book, “American Silver Eagles.”
John Mercanti, former chief engraver of the U.S. Mint and the man responsible for more coin and medal designs than anyone else in the Mint’s history, will speak during the Whitman Philadelphia Expo giving attendees behind the scenes in the Mint’s transition from traditional hand-sculpting and engraving techniques to the digital age.
Mr. Mercanti, author of American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program, will recount his long and storied designing our nation’s coinage–from his days as an illustrator in the 1970’s, through his tenure as the twelfth Chief Engraver, ending with his retirement in 2010.
Along the way, Mr. Mercanti witnessed a transition from a time when the Mint turned out a relatively small number of coin designs each year, to the much more ambitious schedule of recent years.
Join Mr. Mercanti at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 21 in room 309 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Join Us for the Philadelphia Expo
At the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Philadelphia Expo, September 19-21, 2013, you’ll see more coins than a bandit on the old Silk Road. Continue reading