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Gilroy Roberts Museum: New Initiatives

Pamela Herrick, Curator of the Gilroy Roberts Collection at the Community College of Philadelphia, will share new research discoveries and work-in-progress on museum programs and exhibitions exploring Gilroy Roberts, his artwork, and his era. Speaker: Pamela Herrick.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9VOA7eek4A.

Ancient Coins, Modern Ideas: Goals and Challenges of Interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago

This presentation will review the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coin collections at the Art Institute of Chicago and survey some challenges faced by museums when displaying ancient coins for public audiences. You'll also learn about the physical and digital strategies the Art Institute of Chicago is exploring for redesigned coin displays. Speakers: Elizabeth Benge, Lillian Sellati.

Note: Video of this presentation is not available.

Omaha's Byron Reed Collection

When Byron Reed died in 1891, he left his collection of documents, books, newspapers, and over 2,500 coins to the city of Omaha, Nebraska. The collection is housed at The Durham Museum, with hundreds of coins on display. This presentation will include information about Byron Reed himself, the many different types of coins that he collected, and some highlights of his collection. Speaker: Kristen Rowley.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YJYpaQtLzc.

The National Banks of South Omaha, Nebraska

Join for a look into the history of the note-issuing banks of South Omaha, Nebraska, while also touching on the history of the Omaha Union Stock Yards and the livestock industry during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Speaker: Derek Higgins.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK2Cbt1owlo.

From Concept to Pocket Change: How U.S. Coins Are Designed

Former CCAC member Dennis Tucker has advised three Treasury secretaries on U.S. coin and medal design. In this illustrated talk, he will go behind the scenes at the U.S. Mint to show how a coin goes from the "idea" stage to finished product. Speaker: Dennis Tucker.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjh_rIFr6sU.

Bombing with Banknotes

Less than eight years after the invention of manned flight by the Wright brothers in 1903, there was documented use of an airplane being employed during war. Not during World War I, but the Italo-Turkish war of 1911 .Other than bombing or reconnaissance, one of the most common uses for warplanes quickly became airborne leaflet dropping. This consists of hollow cluster bomb type containers filled with large quantities of leaflets that are then dropped over populated areas of enemy territory. By "bombing the enemy with ideas," these leaflets often fall into the psyops category of war, and have six main objectives. Why is this the subject of a talk given at a coin show? Of the millions of propaganda leaflets dropped across space and time, there is a fascinating subset which could be considered exonumia. These are leaflets that display a print of local banknotes on one or more face (often the obverse) and the propaganda message on the reverse. Some were so accurate that, especially in Vietnam, locals used them as counterfeit currency! Speaker: Tyler Rossi.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_s-3Hd-saY.

LSCC Central States Meeting

The Liberty Seated Collectors Club meeting at the 2025 Central States Numismatic Society convention. LSCC Vice-President Craig Eberhart presents on New Orleans transitional coinage. Other LSCC officers provide club updates.Speaker: Craig Eberhart.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlR2bL7EUMQ.

An Introduction to US Exonumia

Exonumia is a fascinating, if often overlooked topic in numismatics. This talk, while not a definitive work, will explore U.S. Mint Medals, tokens, private medals, love tokens, and more. Speaker: Russ Bega.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8gnQm7GvDw.

Mining for Sovereignty: Coinage of the Mexican War of Independence, 1810-1821

The Mexican War of Independence was not a guaranteed victory. After centuries of exploitation, the colonized of Mexico had enough of their Spanish colonizers and fought relentlessly for sovereignty. One of the deciding factors throughout the dozen-year confrontation was who controlled the silver mines. Speaker: Jesse Kraft.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIUcaqNMXQ.

The Great Kentucky Hoard of US Gold

In late 2023, someone found over 800 United States gold coins in a Kentucky corn field. Based on the dates of the coins, the hoard was buried during the Civil War in 1863. The find made international news and was one of the best numismatic stories in decades. Find out the behind-the-scenes story of this incredible discovery. Speaker: Jeff Garrett.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ObLFFJ_B3Q.

The Silk Roads: Money in Motion

The Silk Road has captured the public imagination and inspired museum exhibitions, coffee table books, cultural festivals, and archaeological programs over the last several decades. Beginning at the very end of the 1st millennium BC, this trade network involved Rome, China, and all of the regions in between in a vast exchange of goods, culture, and ideas for 1500 years. This presentation will outline the history of the Silk Road(s) focusing on the coins that formed an integral part of trade across Eurasia. Speaker: Douglas Mudd.

The Homestead Quarter: Nebraska's America the Beautiful Quarter

How did the Nebraska Homestead Quarter come to be? Join Mark Engler for a look at the stories behind the creation of this coin. Speaker: Mark Engler.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS1UQ4mzxBI.

Counterfeit Ichibu Silver Coins from Japan

Silver ichibu are rectangular coins minted from 1837 to 1869 in pre-Meiji Japan. While popular for their distinctive shape and low price, they've also been widely counterfeited over the years. Join Ben Dalgleish to learn how to separate genuine from counterfeit examples. Speaker: Ben Dalgleish.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCj7-bSs1gE.

The Gerome Walton Collection of Nebraska National Bank Notes and its Digital Preservation

This presentation will showcase the remarkable Nebraska national bank note collection assembled by Gerome Walton between 1965 and 2021, and how that collection was digitally preserved for current and future study before being dispersed for sale. Speaker: Matt Hansen.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nyc0w8J4Iw.

A Numismatic Memento of a Life-Long Love

Learn how love tokens and a family heirloom "love coin" have shown a widespread expression of human love and commitment down through the ages. The article this presentation will be based on was the Fourth Place Winner out of 120+ entrants in the CACG Essay Contest held in May 2023, and was published in The Centinel (Spring 2024). Speaker: Bob Bair.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O69Y0tsRtM.

Early North American Indian Peace Medals

This talk will examine and illustrate North American Indian Peace Meals through the reign of George III. McDowell will discuss what an Indian Peace Medal is, their use, who, where, and why they were issued, and their historical and cultural significance. Speaker: Chris McDowell.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf8dTmEijFE.

Major Mint Errors: How Are They Made?

Take a look at some truly incredible mint errors, a few minor ones, along with an in depth explanation of how they were made. Greg Bennick is a passionate error collector who will help you understand more about these incredibly cool coins and will invite you to explore this fascinating area of numismatics. Speaker: Greg Bennick.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJfue0vfVGw, and with subtitles at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRh2x9qm_CY.

Podcasts (and Other Digital Info) for the Numismatic Enthusiast: How to Research Coins in the Misinformation Era

Long-time host of The Coin Show Podcast Mike Nottelmann will discuss the current landscape of numismatic podcasts and media, with recommendations for all levels of collector. With abundant clickbait articles, videos, and social media posts clogging media sites, he'll provide tips and guidelines for ensuring your numismatic media is trustworthy. Speaker: Mike Nottlemann.

Event video is also accessible on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mssqj_ANZI.