David Lisot Video Library
David Lisot (1953-2022) was active in numismatic video since the 1980s and created over 2,000 titles.
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1991Puzzling Origin of the Dollar Sign
The date of the first use of the dollar sign ($) in written form and in print is revised with additional evidence. The origin of the symbol is explained one of America's greatest numismatists. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Eric P. Newman.
1991Gilroy Roberts Interview, March 14, 1991
Hear and see the great medallic sculptor Gilroy Roberts in this in-depth interview conducted by David Lisot. Gilroy shares his childhood and what inspired him to become an artist. He discusses his days at the U.S. Mint when he had the opportunity to design the Kennedy half dollar. He tells of his prolific artistic creations at the Franklin Mint. This interview is an inspiration into the creative spirit as told by one of the most successful sculptors of all time.
1/10/1991Increasing Demand for Collector Coins
Zaner is Trends Editor for Coin World. His talk focuses on the demand for collector coins today and tomorrow. He answers questions about collector coins, their relationship to investor coins, and gives speci?c examples of series experiencing strong demand in this lecture only presentation.
Speaker(s): Keith Zaner.
1/10/1991ANS Collections: Where Are We & Where Are We Going?
Hear about the coin collection of the American Numismatic Society from one of America's most famous collectors.
Speaker(s): R. Henry Norweb.
1/10/1991Let's Have Fun Collecting Coins
Gary Lewis presents new ideas on having more fun as a coin collector. This seminar touches on what makes a coin club meeting fun, how to have fun finding coins, what education programs and reading you should do to better enjoy this hobby of ours. Gary is a FUN Board member, ANA Regional Coordinator, and a past officer in numerous coin clubs. Lecture only.
Speaker(s): Gary Lewis.
1/10/1991Young Numismatist Coin Program
See how young people are encouraged to participate in the hobby of coin collecting. Sponsored by the Florida United Numismatists.
Speaker(s): Randy Campbell, Roger Brian, Florence Schook, Alan Hager, Gary Lewis.
1/10/1991How to Read Between the Lines in Numismatic Publications
Using an overhead projector, Swiatek compares ads and offers made by coin dealers (without naming anyone) to discuss fairness, potential for appreciation, and creditability. Lecture with slides.
Speaker(s): Anthony Swiatek.
1/10/1991Cherrypicking Rare US Large Cents, 1840-57
How many times have you sold a large cent and not checked to see if it was a rare variety? Stop throwing away money! Learn how to identify rare late date varieties of large cents. Bob Grellman is the editor of Attribution Guide for United States Large Cents, 1840-57, the standard reference for the coin industry.
Speaker(s): Bob Grellman.
1/10/1991SRO Discussion, Orlando 1/91
A self regulation organization may be the key to the future for the numismatic industry. Hear the presentations given by members of the select committee chosen to investigate the value of creating an SRO for the coin market.
Speaker(s): Michael Haynes, Ira Goldberg, Bernard Rome, Hugh Sconyers, Barry Stuppler, Tom Russo.
2/8/1991Third International Numismatic Friendship Party
Iraj Sayah of Unitrade held a series of parties in an effort to unify the coin industry. Hear aand see that being a coin dealer in 1991 had a few benefits. Speaker: Iraj Sayah.
2/8/1991PNG Living History: Sam Lopresto, 2/8/91
Sam Lopresto is known as perhaps the greatest promoter of coin conventions in America. The Long Beach Numismatic, Philatelic, and Baseball Card Exposition is one of the largest coin shows of the year, plus it is held three times a year! Hear Sam talk about the early days of coin conventions as well as his vision of things to come. Interviewer: David Lisot.
2/8/1991PNG Living History: Harlan White, 2/8/91
Interviewed 11/10/90, 2/8,/91 by David Lisot
Harlan White is a well known coin dealer and collector from San Diego, California. His dealings include stories about other famous dealers as well as many interesting stories of his own. Collectors and dealers alike will enjoy this journey through numismatic history. Interviewer: David Lisot.
2/26/1991Rare Coin Magazine: Ancient Coin Collecting 2-26-91
News from Ginger Bryan, Leon Hendrickson, Thomas Palmer about collecting ancient coins.
3/2/1991Collecting Modern U.S. Paper Money
Past ANA President Steve Taylor shares his knowledge and love for the hobby of collecting paper money. He explains the meaning of the various numbers and symbols on small sized US bank notes as well as interesting ways to assemble a collection. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Steve Taylor.
3/15/1991Gilroy Roberts Numismatic Profile, March 14, 1991, 1 of 2
Hear and see the great medallic sculptor Gilroy Roberts in this in-depth interview conducted by David Lisot. Gilroy shares his childhood and what inspired him to become an artist. He discusses his days at the U.S. Mint when he had the opportunity to design the Kennedy half dollar. He tells of his prolific artistic creations at the Franklin Mint. This interview is an inspiration into the creative spirit as told by one of the most successful sculptors of all time. Interviewed by David Lisot.
3/15/1991Gilroy Roberts Numismatic Profile, March 14, 1991, 2 of 2
Hear and see the great medallic sculptor Gilroy Roberts in this in-depth interview conducted by David Lisot. Gilroy shares his childhood and what inspired him to become an artist. He discusses his days at the U.S. Mint when he had the opportunity to design the Kennedy half dollar. He tells of his prolific artistic creations at the Franklin Mint. This interview is an inspiration into the creative spirit as told by one of the most successful sculptors of all time. Interviewed by David Lisot.
3/15/1991Gilroy Roberts Workshop
Hear and see the great medallic sculptor Gilroy Roberts.
4/1/1991Currency Reporting Alert
The changing laws of cash reporting are discussed by Charles Intriago, publisher of Money Laundering Alert. A dealer can be fined as much as $25,000 for violating new laws. Anyone who deals in coins or precious metals will benefit by viewing this tape. Lecture was sponsored by the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) March 27, 1991.
Speaker(s): Charles A. Intriago, Esq..
5/18/1991Rare Coin Magazine: National Gold Convention 1991
On location from Tampa at the National Gold Convention with Robert Knecht, Kristel Yaffe, Marlene Highfill, Pete Bishal, Don Kagin, Roger Wollam.
6/30/1991Classic U.S. Gold Coins of the 20th Century
Gold has fascinated people since the beginning of history! See and hear the history of the gold coins struck in America from 1900-1933 including all regular issues as well as the gold commemoratives. You'll get a basic overview of how to collect gold coins and which series are most available. Location footage, music, professional narration.
*an overview of how-to-collect gold coins and what factors influence their value
* what gold coin was considered the "work horse" of American commerce
* which piece was considered "hideous" by its critics but has become most popular with collectors
* what Civil War hero is commemorated on a gold coin
* why so many gold coins were stored in European banks
* what coins were created inspired by Theodore Roosevelt to bring back the splendor of ancient Greek coinage
* which commemorative gold coin sold so poorly at issue that 10,000 pieces ended being sold to a single man
Over 20 different American gold coins are shown full screen with narration and music.
7/15/1991New Yorke in America Token
John Kleeberg is the Assistant Curator of Modern Coins and Currency for the American Numismatic Society. His research offers new insight into this rare token struck in early Colonial America. Lecture with slides delivered at the Coinage of the Americas Conference in New York City. Speaker(s): John M. Kleeberg.
7/15/1991American Indian Peace Medals of the Colonial Period
Dr. Stahl presents an in-depth presentation of the practice of giving medals to the native tribes of North America during the Colonial period. Excellent quality color slides help illustrate the medals themselves as well as accompanying information. Delivered at the prestigious American Numismatic Society's Coinage of the Americas Conference. Lecture with slides. Speaker(s): Alan M. Stahl.
7/15/1991Unusual Printing in Early Am. Paper Money
Well known numismatist Eric Newman presents this informing and entertaining lecture on America's early paper money. Color slides show interesting examples of the incredible variety and subtleties to be found with the collecting of the Colonial paper series. Speaker: Eric P. Newman.
7/15/1991Pennsylvania's Currency Signers, 1723-1785
This in-depth presentation gives the names and backgrounds of the signers of currency issued by the state of Pennsylvania during America's Colonial period. Mr. Lasser's research is depthful and complete. Delivered at the prestigious ANS Coinage of the Americas Conference. Lecture with slides. Speaker: Joseph R. Lasser.
7/15/1991Weight Analysis of Buell's Connecticut Coppers
Here is a substantial research piece for any scholar of American Colonial coins. Dr. Mossman illustrates the various varieties of the Connecticut copper cents and the weight variance from year to year as well as offering insight into why these variances occurred. Speaker: Philip Mossman.
7/15/1991Brasher Lima-Style Doubloon
Numismatic researcher and scholar Michael Hodder addresses the question of the Lima-style gold doubloon counterstamped by Ephraim Brasher. His findings are original as well as controversial. Excellent color slides help substantiate Michael's new perspective of this historical piece of numismatics. Speaker: Michael J. Hodder.
8/15/1991Famous Fakes and Fakers
Counterfeiters have been plying their trade since coins were invented. By the very nature of their work, all deal in deceit. Yet we cannot condemn them all equally. Some have made remarkable contributions to history and technology, and their works can be considered true numismatic collectibles. A careful look may even uncover some of them in your collection. Lecture only. Speaker: Ken Bressett.
8/15/1991Modern Minting Process
Well known ANA authenticator J.P. Martin leads you on the journey of how coins are made. He shows each step in detail and explains how coins go from rolls of metal, to finished shiny disks, to actual coins. This lecture is informative for beginning collectors as well as advanced numismatists. Lecture with slides. Speaker: J.P. Martin.
12/15/1991Commemorative Coin Highlights
Larry Shepherd assembled and sold the finest known collection of United States silver commemorative coins. He discusses and shows highlights from his famous collection in this slide and lecture presentation delivered to the Society for U.S. Commemorative Coins. Includes an introduction by Helen Carmody who tells the goals and ideals of SUSCC membership.
Speaker(s): Larry Shepherd.
