The Numismatist

126 Pages·2001·92.8 MB·English

by  American Numismatic Association

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U.S.COINAGE
The Portrayal of Native Americans on U.S.Coinage
150 In the early 20th century, numismatic tributes to America's native inhabitants represented a
changing public view and arevitalized national pride.
F.
JASON KUHL
U.S.COINAGE
Digging Around for Great Coins
157 The author has been involved in some amazing numismatic discoveries in the unlikeliest of
places and advises hobbyists to be on the lookout for that next, great find.
JAMES C. JOHNSTON JR.
BIAFRAN NUMISMATICS
Biafra's Short-Lived Monetary System
164 Issued during a tumultuous civil war, Biafran coins and paper money make a statement about a
people's quest for independence.
BEN KEELE
Though Biafra's independ-
ence lasted but afew
years, its currency contin-
ues totell ofthe repub-
lic's history (page Id4).
l22 THE N UMISMA TIST ~ FEBRUAR Y 2001
FEBRUARY 2001
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130 From Your President Auction, Renovation Closures,
by H. Robert Campbell Salt Lake City Tentative
132 Mint State Views Schedule ofEvents, Atlanta
by Clay Everhart Convention Sponsors, Salt
Lake City b'Atlanta Numis-
135 Letters
matic Theatre Speakers, Pres-
138 ANA Target 2001 idential Awards, Salt Lake
141 New Issues City judging Seminar, At-
Gambia, Georgia, Portugal lanta Exhibits, Outstunding
Club Publications Contest
145 Numismatic Narratives
DONATIONS
171 Coins and Collectors CALENDAR OFEVENTS
by Q. David Bowers CLUB¹svs
175 Names in Numismatics MEMBERSHIP REPORT
by Pete Smith OBITUARIES
179 Notes on Paper 221 From One to Seventy
by Gene Hessler by David W Lunge
181 Medieval Musings 223 The Collector's Edge
byArthur M. Fitts III by Don Bonser
COVER 185 Coins in Cyberspace 225 ANA Authentication Bureau
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ byAlun Herbert by Brian A. Silliman
In the early I900s,United States coin- 187 The Other Side ofthe Coin 230 Advertising Rates
age, such asthis $5gold piece designed by Edward C.Rochette 231 Display Classified Ads
by BelaLyon Pratt, reflected the coun-
try's cultural interest in Native Ameri ~ 190 Consumer Alert 232 Auction Insights
can themes. This I909painting by by Kenneth Bressett 234 Curator's Corner
Edgar Samuel P"axson, entitled "Visitto 193 Bookmarks
AponroatrhyerarTtisrtisb'e,deswiraes ttyopipcoarltraoyfcothnetem- by Nawana Britenriker 235 bCylaRsosbifeiretdWA.dHsoge
American Indian with realism and dig- 195 Membership News
239 Advertiser Index
nity (page 150). ocHnsnrsosaGcsicoaas ANA CHRoNIcLE
Lawsuit Settlement, History 240 Pearlman's People
Channel Salt Luke City by Dorm Pearlman
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nooks and crannies (page I57).
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Last August, it took only two weeks to sell over 200 of the coins shown above.
Fortunately, we were able to restock. These Greek gold staters, about 8.25 grams of near
pure gold, from the cities of Kallatis and Tomis, were struck about 85 B.C. The reverse has
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the Scythian King Koson's widow, from northern Thrace, to the war chests of Brutus and
his republican allies in their struggle against Octavian (Augustus Caesar). These staters of
near pure gold weigh about 8.5 grams and depict a procession scene copied directly from
one of Brutus' silver denarii which he struck as a moneyer in 54 B.C., early in his political
career. The reverse depicts the Roman eagle holding a wreath ofvictory in one claw, simi-
lar to Roman Republic silver and gold motifs. The monogram BRfor Brutus appears to the
left of the obverse figures and the dead king's name, KOSON, beneath. The middle figure
is the ancestor Lucius Junius Brutus, who overthrew the last king of Rome in 509 B.C. and
established the Republic. Q. Caepio Brutus tMarcus Junius Brutus) was the descendent and
senator who plotted the assassination of his friend, Julius Caesar, whose personal ambition
was crushing the republican government. After the fateful Ides of March, civil war broke
out with Brutus, Cassius and the Republicans pitted against an alliance of Julius Caesar's
nephew, Octavian, and Mare Anthony. Brutus held office in Macedonia, adjacent to the
kingdom of Koson. This gold hoard was doubtless struck 43/42 B.C. as military payroll for
the Republican army, which was defeated at Philippi in 42 B.C. Brutus fell on his own sword
after the loss.
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