Table Of Content

The Nexus of Numismatics in Nebraska i * *. *■ j* *■ The Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal ^ -i • r . '• t' x 0 \ The Official Publication of the ; Nebraska Numismatic Association January / February / March 2012 Volume 56 Issue 1 COMO CE.LE.6RATH LINCOLN: Articles, Pictures, State Show and Other Show Announcements, recaps and... ...Much More! 2012 American Silver Eagles are now ready for pre-sale! Visit our NEW website for all your coin collecting needs www.dsscoinandbullion.com -Check out the “Ask the Expert”\ page on our NEW website -NEW Items added every day including NEW US Mint products The Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal The Official Publication of the N.N.A. -In This Issue- Page 2 & 5 LCC/NNA Show Flyer Page 3-4 “My 2 Cents" - Mitch Ernst/Editor Page 6 Wyo-braska Show Report Page 7 2011 NNA Dinner Report Pages 8 & 9 2011 NNA Show/Convention Report Pages 11-14 Navigating the ANA School of Numismatics Diploma Program in 2009 - Jeff Burke Page 16 & 18 YN s Corner - Patrick Milliken Pages 21 - 24 Club Spotlight - Holiday Club Dinners and Events Pages 25 & 27 “Casual Dealing" - Jim Bulmer Page 33 & 34 Nebraska State Coin Show Calendar Pages 36 State Show Calendar NNA Officers President — Mitch Ernst 402 397-2696 - 1st Vice Pres— Patrick Milliken 402 218-5069 - 2nd Vice Pres— Gene Frederick 402 488-3044 - Sec/Treasurer— John Veach 402 489-2646 - The Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal is the official publication of the Nebraska Numismatic Association Views expressed are those of the editor and literary contributors and are not necessarily those of the NNA or it's officers Dues are $5 00 per year Direct all questions, suggestions, articles or advertising inquiries to Mitch Ernst / Editor Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal P O Box 24913 Omaha, NE 68124 Advertising rates: Ad Deadlines: Ads must be paid for and submitted Ad size Per issue by the first of the month prior to the issue in which they will be placed Full l}age $15 •Dec. 1-for Jan/Feb/March issue Half Page $9 •Mar 1 - for April/May/June issue Quarter Page $3 Business Card $2 •June 1 - for Juiy/Aug/Sept issue •Sept 1 - for Oct/Nov/Dec issue 1 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 Upcoming NNA Shows and Events If you are a Nebraska Club and have a Coin Show or Numismatic event planned, send a flyer 3-6 months in advance to: Mitch Ernst / Editor Nebraska Numismatic Association loumal P.O. Box 24913 Omaha, NE 68124 Email: [email protected] 2 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 aMy 2 Cents9 Mitch Ernst President / Editor ‘‘To shorten winter, borrow some money due in spring. ” -W. J. Vogel Well, it's another new year. Where did 2011 go? This issue of the Journal can help you find a few memories from those fleeting events that happened in the past year as many reports on club events, shows and other activities can be found on the pages that follow. Before 1 report on the events of 2011, I must inform you of the big event of 2012. The NNA Show is rapidly approaching and will be in Lincoln this year. Not only is it in Lincoln, it's all about Lincoln as well. Dates and information are on the previous page and page five. You won't want to miss it. Information on the NNA Dinner that is traditionally held in conjunction with this event hasn’t yet been final¬ ized but as with any show information, see the contact persons listed on the show flyer. Now for the recap of 2011. From a show report about the Wyo- braska show in Gering to one about the NNA Show/Convention and dinner you can find all the exciting details in the pages six & seven. On pages eleven through fourteen, Nebraska native, Jeff Burke, shares his experience of Navigating the ANA School of Numismatics Diploma Program which he successfully accomplished in 2009. NNA 1st VP Patrick Milliken gives us a look at Medieval coins of Eng¬ land in his latest edition of the YN Corner on pages sixteen and eight¬ een. Pages twenty-one thru twenty-four gives us glimpse into all of the fun and festivities the various clubs in the state held during their year-end activities. If you aren’t a member of a local club, you're missing out on a lot of fun and the opportunity to get to know many interesting people. The state club directory on page thirty-six can help you find a 3 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 club near you. For example, do you live near North Platte and have been desirous of meeting and gathering with other collectors? Well you’re in luck because North Platte has a new coin club. For details check out page thirty-six. Lincoln Numismatic Society Secretary / Treasurer, Jim Bulmer, shares his "latest adventure in his lifelong saga of coin collecting" in an article entitled, Casual Dealing which can be found on pages twenty-five and twenty-seven. Don’t forget to check out the Coin Club Show calendar on pages thirty-three and thirty-four. Many show dates have been set so make your plans now to attend these fun events. Also, on a personal note, 1 was surprised and honored to find myself nominated for a governorship in the Central States Numismatic Soci¬ ety last fall. 1 gave the nomination much thought and consideration before I accepted because with my many other commitments to the hobby state-wide and locally, 1 didn’t want another commitment to take away from the commitments I have already made. After weighing the pros and cons, I accepted the nomination and now find myself in the running to be a governor of Central States. One of the primary reasons 1 decided to run has been the absence of a repre¬ sentative from our fine state on the Central States Board for a number of years. Other Nebraskans, like Leonard Owen, Bob Kutcher and Roger Winkelhake have both served Central States and represented our fine state and if elected 1 hope to do the same. With that in mind, if you are a member of Central States, I would appreciate your consid¬ eration and hopefully your support and vote. Ballots will be mailed out to Central States members in February. If you are not a Central States member, check out their ad on page thirty-four for information. I hope to get the opportunity meet you at any of the many upcoming shows as I hope to be able to attend and set up a NNA table in order to share what this organization has to offer with collectors around the state. Happy New Year and Happy Collecting, -MctcJt 4 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 LCC / NNA Show information COMU CLLLBKATE. LINCOLN! \\ hat I CC and NNA Annual Coin Show " here: I Ik National (iunrd Armory. I incoln. Nebraska 1776 N I0,h. (two blocks wesl ot Devanoy Sports Center at Militate Road and 10 Street) W hen: Saturday, March 10, 9:00 a.in. to 5:00 pan, Sunday. March 11,0:00 a m. to 4:00 p m. H oed on recent history', tins should be one of the largest shows ch i hosted in the cits • More than fifty 8-foot tables available • Overnight security provided armed guard • Dealer setup from 7:15 to 9:00 a m. Saturday, March 10. I incoln Coin Club members will he in their blue vests to assist dealers and help w ith meal requests. Show Hosts: Lincoln Coin Club and the Nebraska Numismatic Association Bourse Chairman: Roger Bolz (402) 46b 7328 Show Chairman: Larry Lee 1402) 488-2646 I ecru athenaa sdco.com. Please Note: All changes, cancellations, etc., must be coordinated through and approved by the Bourse Chairman. Because we may have a waiting list of dealers still wishing to obtain a table, dealers are not allowed to swap tables without approval of the Bourse Chairman. Nearby Motel Accommodations Airport Inn 402-475-4541 (3200 N.W. 12" Street) Comfort Inn 402-475 2200(2940 N.VV. 12' Street) Cornhusker Hotel 402-474-7474 (333 South 13" Street) Days Inn 402-475-3610 (2*>20 N \V. 12'" Street) I mbussy Suites 402 474 1111 11040 T Street) Holiday Inti Downtown 402-475-4011 (141 North 9" Street) I loliday Inn I \ pi css 402-4‘,4-l4l? (I l" & ( ornlmskct llisthwas ) Sleep Inn 402 475-1550 (3400 N.W. 12' Street) Super S Motel 402-467-4488 1254“' C omhusker Ihghwuy) 5 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 Show Scrapbook Wyo-braska Show Gering, NE Sept. 24, 2011 The 5th Annual Wyo-Braska Coin & Stamp Collectors show took place Saturday Sep¬ tember 24th in the Wildcat Room of the Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska. Dealers were present from Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Illinois. Attendance was good, but down slightly from last year due to the close proximity of the Nebraska-Wyoming football game late that afternoon. Many people from the Panhandle traveled to the game and left early in the day for the two hundred mile trip. Those that attended were enthusiastic and bourse activity was brisk. All of the dealers expressed satisfaction with the show and stated they're interest in next year’s show. The show was well publicized with ads in the trade press, three local newspapers, a ten min¬ ute radio interview, regional press releases and a mailing of abnost three hundred post cards to prior attendees. The date for next year's show is undetermined at this time. Show organizer Larry Gibbs of Gibbs Enterprises, the show sponsor, expressed hope in getting more dealer interest from Nebraska and South Dakota dealers for next year's show. For additional information you can contact Gibbs at [email protected], by mail at Gibbs Enterprises, P.O. Box 83, Gering, NE 69341 or telephone at 308-641-6310 6 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 NNA Convention Dinner October 22nd Venice Inn Restaurant - Omaha Thirty attended the NNA Show/Convention Dinner which was held at the Venice Inn restaurant in Omaha the evening of October 22nd. Members gathered prior to the dinner to hold the annual meeting. Durham Museum curator, Carrie Wie¬ ners, gave a well received presentation on “The Books, Manuscripts and Documents of the Byron Reed Collec¬ tion". After her presentation, Ms. Wieners was presented the “NNA Numismatic Ambassa¬ dor Award" by NNA and OCC president, Mitch Ernst 7 Nebraska Numismatic Association Journal Jan / Feb / March 2012 Show Scrapbook NNA Show hosted by the Omaha Coin Club October 22nd & 23rd 2011 As reported in Numismatic News, the NNA Show attracted more than 600 visitors to the two day event. The 40 table show was hosted by the Omaha Coin Club. As always, the NNA thanks the lo¬ cal hosting club for all of the hard work they do to put on the State Show. Numismatic dignitary Rick Snow, of Tucson, AZ was in attendance NNA 1st VP, Patrick Milliken, helped out with the hourly raffle 8