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Editor's Notes

Errors. They get past me, and everyone can see them. I would like to apologize to Tom DeLorey for the terrible spelling of his name in October's print issue of the Chatter.

Although the error is there in print for everyone to see, the online version at the club's web site can and is corrected whenever we are notified of an error, no matter its size. Correctness of information on the web is important; due to both the wide availability of the information as well as its permanence. Although a small error might be identified as such by a knowledgeable reader, a larger error could easily lead astray someone not familiar with us.

Consider a recent request from California; a web search for the Fort Madison, Iowa high school 1948 class valedictorian, using "Iowa" and "James R. Budd," led to an online past issue of the Chatter which, by pure luck, included a new club member from Iowa as well as James' name in the Birthday column. James, a past president of our club, had dropped membership a few years ago; our attempt to find him ended when we found out that he had died on September 23, after a two year struggle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Also, at our meeting a few months ago, Mark Wieclaw reported his surprise at the result of entering his name on a web search engine; most of the Chatter issues since 2000 include his name at least once, either in business, reports, or show and tell. Although not as bad as the long-ago issues listing members by names and home addresses, even this "publicity" could prove unwanted in some cases. Instead of using full names of members, some clubs would mention "Mark W." in their web pages.

Paul Hybert, editor

Minutes of the 1018th Meeting

President Mark Wieclaw called the 1018th meeting of the Chicago Coin Club to order on October 8, 2003 at 7:00PM. The meeting was held at 1 Bank One Plaza.

The minutes for September were approved.

Treasurers Report:

There was one guest present, Dean Kandilakis There were nineteen members present.

First Vice-President Bob Feiler talked about upcoming programs. First Vice-President Bob Feiler introduced the speaker for the evening Bob Weinstein. The topic was Indo-Sasanian Coinage.

First Vice-President Bob Feiler thanked Bob for his lecture and presented him with the CCC speaker's medal and an ANA educational award.

There were ten participants in the evening's show and tell. They presented as follows:

• Mark Wieclaw - French 20 francs of 1888
• Bob Feiler - 1903 British penny pop-outs, Maria Theresa Thaler cutout.
• Bob Leonard - Medals for the International Numismatic Congress, 2 books.
• Don Dool - Book on the history of the Bank of Buenos Aires, British tokens.
• Carl Wolf - Large copper ingot from Africa.
• Chuck Jacobs - Note and coins from the Japanese occupation of Manchuria.
• Steve Huber - several US patterns.
• Lyle Daly - Federal Reserve notes.
• Bob Weinstein - several coins of the White Huns.
• Steve Rodin - Draped bust dollar 1803.

Reading of Applications for Membership:
There were no readings for membership.

Old Business:
Lyle Daly talked about the roundtable discussion group. The last speaker was Tom DeLorey on coin conservation. Ten people attended the meeting held at the office of Harlan J. Berk.

Mark Wieclaw said that the 85th Anniversary committee has met but he has nothing to report yet.

The Chinese Tally Sticks for next years CICF give-a-way were delivered.

The cost of the banquet is $45.00 per person. Some members felt this was a bit expensive and suggested we seek a more economical location next year.

New Business:
Member Donn Pearlman has donated a considerable amount of material to the club for its auction. It was suggested that reserves be put on some items and that if they did not sell we could auction them on EBAY.

Motion passed to purchase 50 magnifiers with club name and logo.

Member Alexander Basok was hospitalized with an aneurism.

Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM

Respectfully submitted by Bob Weinstein

Show and Tell

Each image has a scale in the lower-left corner, with the tics spaced 1 mm apart. Because the brightness and contrast were manipulated on a computer, the coloring of a coin's image differs from the coin's actual coloring.

1. Mark Wieclaw showed old and recent items:
   • A bimetallic Chinese 50 yuan piece date 2000, containing 0.5 ounce of .999 silver and 0.05 ounce of .999 gold.
   • A Roman provincial silver tetradrachm from Cilicia, Tarsus. This plate coin in von Auleck features Hadrian on the obverse and his wife Sabina on the reverse.
   • An 1888 French 20 francs gold piece. Although it has one of the lower mintages in the Angel series, it is much rarer than the 28,000 mintage figure indicates; this piece, bought at auction, was the first Mark had ever seen offered.
2. Bob Feiler found nothing at the MidAmerica coin show, until he reached the last aisle.
   • Two popped out 1903 British pennies with a clasp and an August 1, 1903 patent strap on the reverse; one silver plated and the other gold plated.
   • From the same dealer, a clasp cut out made from a Maria Theresa taler.
3. Bob Leonard showed items acquired while attending the recent 13th International Numismatic Congress in Madrid:
   • The Congress' medal which has a collage of coins on the reverse. (He also showed medals form the previous years that he had attended: 1997 Berlin, 1991 Brussels, and 1986 London.)
   • A Survey of Numismatic Research 1996-2001; the series started in 1960 and Bob rates them highly.
   • A Counterfeit Coin Story bought at Spink's table.
4. Don Dool showed a book and some British tokens:
   • After visiting a bank's museum while in Buenos Aires, Don was presented with a beautiful boxed two volume set, in English, of the bank's history, History of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires 1822-1997.
   • A 1793 North Wales farthing (token), Neumann VI 24454, Seaby 15-19.
   • A 1652 Oxford farthing (token), Neumann I 4437, Seaby 111.
   • A Lynsbury 1688 half penny (token) with the legend "HIS HALF PENY." Not in Neumann or Seaby.
5. Carl Wolf continued his theme of odd and curious money with a 5 pound piece of copper shaped as a car spring. It was relatively easy for the locals to tell if this Ngelene Snake money contained pure copper; pull it and it would stretch if pure, as Carl demonstrated. Carl also mentioned Red Gold of Africa - Copper in Precolonial History and Culture by Eugenia N. Herbert as an excellent reference.
6. Chuck Jacobs showed some currency for occupied Manchukuo (Manchuria). Japan moved militarily into part of Manchuria in 1895, and Chuck showed a 1902 Yokohama Specie Bank note, and a 1 yen note from Meiji 36 (1903). Russia moved into part of Manchuria in 1900 and built the Cinese Eastern Railway to the new Russian port of Port Arthur, which Japan attacked in 1904, destroying the Russian fleet. A 50 sen note of the Imperial Japanese Army dating to the following period was shown, as was a 10 sen note (same bank) from territory acquired from Germany in World War I. Japan again attacked Manchuria in 1931, and established Manchukuo there in 1932. Chuck showed specimen and issued notes which replaced the Chinese currency in that area. Years of military action and inflation resulted in smaller notes, until the runaway inflation of 1943-45 which ended with the Russian occupation which produced its own currency.
7. Steve Huber showed some US pattern items:
   • An 1869 Liberty Seated dollar in aluminum, Judd 764, graded proof 66.
   • An 1873 Trade dollar, Judd 1300, graded proof 66. This piece is a Judd plate coin.
   • An 1879 metric silver dollar, Judd 1617.
   • A new edition of the Pattern Book, signed by the authors; it was acquired at the ANA in Baltimore, at the reception to introduce the new edition.
8. Lyle Daly continues to find some worn older bank notes in circulation. He showed $100 Federal Reserve notes from Mineapolis and New York. These 1929 series note were issued in 1933, using modified National Currency plates. Lyle briefly summarized the tumultuous U.S. banking situation in early 1933, and pointed out that these notes were backed by bonds deposited in the U.S. Treasury.
9. Bob Weinstein showed pieces from Central Asia of the White Huns, to complement his presentation on Indo-Sasanian coinage earlier in the meeting.
   • The obverses of these coins demonstrate the "less-realistic style" used for the ruler's bust, and the coin in general.
   • Struck in what is now Afghanistan, this is a tri-lingual coin with Baktrian script, Brahmi characters, and Persian script. The obverse has a well-formed bust, and the fire altar and attendants on the reverse are identifiable.
   • A bronze coin from Kashmir, attributed to Toramana II who reigned from 530-570AD. The obverse bust and revese altar are difficult to identify.
10. Steve Rodin showed a recently acquired 1803 U.S. silver dollar. Identified as being the Large 3 variety, it was not identified by Bolender number. The obverse exhibited less detail than the reverse, and the obverse had three sides of a square scratched into the field in front of Liberty. A short discussion about the grading and pricing of such a coin reached no conclusion.

Annual Member Auction

Here are the lots known to us by October 24, 2003. The gaps in the lot numbering are intentional; they simplify our book keeping. The auction will be held near the start of the meeting, after a short time for lot examination; consignments are accepted until the auction starts.

Material donated to Club:

1. "Baldwin's, Markov, M&M", New York, Jan-03, [Ancients & World], Auction V
2. "Baldwin's, Markov, M&M", New York, Jan-03, [Ancients & World], Auction V
3. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World (book), 1976, [World], 4th edition
4. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Mar-02, [World], #73
5. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Jun-02, [World], #75
6. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Jun-02, [World], #76
7. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Oct-02, [World], #78
8. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Mar-03, [World], #80
9. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Mar-03, [World], #81
10. Fritz Rudolph Kunker, Germany, Mar-03, [World], #82
11. Gorny & Misch, Germany, Apr-01, [Medieval & World], #109
12. Gorny & Misch, Germany, Oct-01, [Medieval & World], #110
13. Gorny & Misch, Germany, Mar-03, [Medieval & World], #123
14. Heidelberger Munzhandlung, Germany, Nov-02, [Ancients & World], #37
15. Heritage, Charlotte-ANA, Mar-03, [US], #316
16. Heritage, New York, Jul-02, [Ancients & World], Signature Sale
17. Heritage, Fun-2003, Jan-03, [US], #308
18. Heritage, Fun-2003, Jan-03, [World], #311
19. Heritage, Long Beach, Oct-01, [US], Signature Sale
20. Heritage, Long Beach, Feb-02, [US], Signature Sale
21. Heritage, Long Beach, Jun-02, [US], Signature Sale
22. Munzen & Medaillenhandlung, Germany, 2001, [Medieval & World], #12
23. Ponterio, Long Beach, Jun-01, [US & World], #114
24. Ponterio, Long Beach, Sep-02, [US & World], #122
25. "Rarcoa, Superior, Paramount, Stack's", Chicago, Jul-85, [US], Auction '85
26. Superior, Orlando, Jan-03, [US], Elite Coin
27. Superior, Long Beach, Feb-03, [US, World & Ancients"], Pre-Long Beach
28. Udo Gans - Heinz-Gunther Hild, Germany, Sep-01, [World], #18

Duplicates from the Club's archives:

51. The Centinel (CSNS Journal) (1995 Conv Program, Summer, Fall,; 1996 Spring, Fall) 5 issues
52. ILNA Coin Digest (1994 Win/Sp; 1995 Sp, Sm, Fl; 1996 Fl) 5 issues
53. Collecting U.S. Obsolete Currency, PCDA & Gene Hessler, 33pp
54. The Numismatist, 1949, vol 62, 12 issues unbound & complete
55. The Numismatist, 1950, vol 63, 12 issues unbound & complete
56. The Numismatist, 1951, vol 64, 12 issues unbound & complete
57. The Numismatist, 1952, vol 65, 12 issues unbound & complete
58. The Numismatist, 1953, vol 66, 12 issues unbound & complete
59. The Numismatist, 1954, vol 67, 12 issues unbound & complete
60. The Numismatist, 1955, vol 68, 12 issues unbound & complete
61. The Numismatist, 1956, vol 69, 12 issues unbound & complete
62. The Numismatist, the Oct 1954 additional issue with the Membership Directory and By-Laws (called "the thieves roadmap")

Material consigned by members.

101. Chicago Numismatic Society medal, (Arrival of) U.S.S. Nashville, June 5, 1909; Plaquette in Silver, 76.5 x 38.5mm, with fitted purple-velvet box MB $250
102. Ben's Coin Co. Fall Festival Sale, Chicago coin Club, Oct 13, 14 & 15, 1961. 1606 lots, cPR
103. R. Green (Chicago, IL) Public Auction-Chicago Coin Club & Central States Interim Meeting, Hotel La Salle Oct 31, 1953. 1555 lots
104. Green's Mail Bid sale July 31, 1954. 2328 lots
105. Bowers & Ruddy Galleries, Nummus Mundi (ancient & world coins). Issue No 1 (3/79), No 2 (Sm 1979), No 3 Wn 1979-80, No 4 Wn 1980-81, Sm 1981
106. Bowers & Ruddy Galleries, Ancient Coins. Fall 1980, Summer 1981
107. Empire Coin Co (Johnson City, NY), (an early Bowers & Ruddy & Merena enterprise) Jubilee of Coin Values, 1965 Aug-Sep, 1966 Jan (2 copies)

121. Chicago Coin Club By-Laws booklet dated February 14, 1919 (but printed in March or April of same year) - 7 pages. Includes By-Laws, list of the 39 club members and list of officers. MB $20
122. Chicago Coin Club 200th Meeting pamphlet October 2, 1935 - 7 pages and CCC Annual Banquet and Exhibit pamphlet May 21, 1938 - 8 pages. MB $6
123. The Royal Mint - An Outline History, 24 pages. London 1953. MB $5
124. Japanese Coin Type Set - 15 circulated coins - glued to a display board.
125. 1/2 Real - Peru 1762-1770 and One Real - Peru 1737

141. 2003 Stack's Coin Auction Catalogs, 13 Volumes
142. 2003 Harlan J. Berk's Buy & Bid Sales, 5 Volumes

Books and Catalogs donated to the Chicago Coin Club by Donn Pearlman:

201. California Fractional Gold, David Doering, 1982, 2nd Prntg, HC, 196 pages
202. So-Called Dollars, Hibler and Kappen, 1963, HC, 156 pages
203. Encyclopedia of US & Colonial Proof Coins, Walter Breen, 1977, HC, 324 pages
204. Encyclopedia of US Silver & Gold Commemorative Coins Swiatek & Breen, 1981, 2nd Prntg, HC, 362 pages
205. United States Patterns and Related Issues, Andrew Pollock, 1994, HC, 510 pages
206. Studies in Early Byzantine Gold Coinage, Hahn & Metcalf, 1988, HC, 142 pages, 24 plates ANS Numismatic Studies No. 17
207. The Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook, Wayne Miller, HC, 261 pages
208. Collecting Paper Money and Bonds, Narbeth, Hendy and Stocker, 1979, HC, 119 pages
209. Adventures with Rare Coins, (Autographed by author), Q. David Bowers, 1979, HC, 305 pages
210. Medals of the United States Mint, R. W. Julian, 1977, HC, 424 pages
211. Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars, (w/ 1977 26 page suppl), Van Allen & Mallis, 1976 Rev. Ed., HC, 316 pages
212. The Waterford Water Cure, (copy # 127 of 650 - autographed), Q. David Bowers, 1992, HC, 221 pages
213. Collectible American Coins, (autographed by author), Kenneth E. Bressett, 1991, HC, 320 pages
214. Encyclopedia of US Liberty Seated Dimes, Kamal M. Ahwash, 1981, 2nd printing, HC, 409 pages
215. Encyclopedia of US Half Cents, Walter Breen, 1983, HC, 501 pages
216. The US Early Silver Dollars from 1794 to 1803, M. H. Bolender, 1974, 2nd Rev. Ed. by Bebee's, HC, 71 pages
217. US Pattern, Experimental & Trial Pieces, 6th Edition, J. Hewitt Judd, 1977, HC, 276 pages
218. N.C.I. Grading Guide, James L. Halperin, 1986, HC, 154 pages
219. Columbian World's Fair Collectibles - Chicago 1892-1893, Rossen and Kaduck, 1976, SC, 149 pages
220. World War II Military Currency, (autographed by Schwan), Schwan and Boling, 1980, SC, 239 pages
221. Military Payment Certificates, (autographed by Schwan), Fred Schwan, 1981, SC, 139 pages
222. An Inside View of the Coin Hobby in the 1930s, Q. David Bowers, 1984, SC, 144 pages (includes a form letter from Ray Merena mailing review copies to numismatic writers)
223. Yesterday's Elongateds, Lee Martin & Dottie Dow, 1981, SC, 298 pages
224. Standard Catalog of US Altered & Counterfeit Coins, Hancock & Spanbauer, 1979, HC, 221 pages
225. U.S. Essay, Proof & Specimen Notes, Gene Hessler, 1979, HC, 224 pages
226. Confederate & Southern Bonds, (autographed by Criswell), Grover Criswell, 1979, 2nd Ed., HC, 374 pages
227. The Brotherhood of Money, Murray Bloom, 1983, HC, 365 pages
228. Coins and Collectors, Q. David Bowers, 1971, HC, 214 pages
229. Perspectives in Numismatics, (Chicago Coin Club), Editor Saul B. Needleman, 1986, HC, 364 pages
230. Penny Whimsy, (Quarterman Edition), William H. Sheldon, 1976, HC, 340 pages, 51 plates
231. Standing Liberty Quarters, (Revised), (Autographed by Cline), J. H. Cline, 1986, HC, 231 pages
232. Research Collection of bank notes used in Finland, Hannu Paatela, 1978, HC, 78 pages (autographed by Paatela ) (inside page stamped by USPO at ANA 87th Anniv. Houston) (includes 8 postcards of Finnish bank notes)
233. Making Money - Rogues & Rascals Who Made Their Own, Edward Rochette, 1986, SC, 118 pages (autographed by Rochette)
234. another copy of Making Money - not autographed
235. Photograde, (17th Edition), James F. Ruddy, 1988, SC, 202 pages (includes a form letter from Ray Merena mailing review copies to numismatic writers)
236. another copy - no letter - 14th edition 1983
237. Charlotte Mint Gold Coins 1838-1861, Douglas Winter, 1987, SC, 140 pages (includes a form letter from Bowers and Merena mailing review copies to numismatic writers)
238. Official ANA Grading Standards for US Coins, Bressett and Kosoff, 1991, 4th Ed., SC, 351 pages (Autographed by Bressett)
239. another copy - not autographed - Revised 2nd edition
240. The Two Cent Piece and Varieties, (autographed by Kliman), Myron Kliman, 1977, SC, 70 pages
241. The Official Guide to Mint Errors, (autographed by Herbert), Alan Herbert, 1974, SC, 176 pages
242. High Profits from Rare Coin Investment, Q. David Bowers, 1983, 9th Ed., SC, 304 pages
243. Recollections of a Mint Director, Frank A. Leach, 1987 Reprint, SC, 136 pages (includes a form letter from Bowers and Merena mailing review copies to numismatic reviewers)
244. The Standard Catalogue of Encased Postage Stamps, Hodder & Bowers, 1989, SC, 191 pages
245. How Error Coins Are Made in the U.S. Mints, Arnold Margolis, 1981, 2nd Printing, SC, 90 pages
246. Detecting Counterfeit Coins, Book 1, Lonesome John, 1976, 2nd Printing, SC, 106 pages
247. Detecting Altered Coins, 5th Edition, Bert Harsche, circa 1970s, SC, 48 pages
248. Mint Marks, by A.G. Heaton, 1987 Reprint by Bowers, SC, 54 pages
249. Standard Grading Guide to Canadian Decimal Coins, Charlton & Willey, 1965, HC, 157 pages
250. Fractional Money - A History of Small Coins &Fractional Paper Currency of the United States, Neil Carothers, Reprinted by Bowers & Merena in 1988 from original 1930 edition, 1988, SC, 372 pages (includes a form letter from Ray Merena mailing review copies to numismatic writers)
251. Rigby's Australian Coin & Banknote Guide, (autographed by McDonald), Greg McDonald, 1983, SC, 159 pages
252. The Other Side of the Coin, Edward C. Rochette, 1985, SC, 151 pages
253. The Numismatist's Fireside Companion Volume Two, Q. David Bowers - editor, 1988, SC, 224 pages
254. The Strange Career of Dr. Wilkins, Q. David Bowers, 1987, SC, 96 pages
255. Collecting Political Buttons, (autographed by Sigoloff), Marc Sigoloff, 1988, SC, 227 pages
256. Patriotic Civil War Tokens, George & Melvin Fuld, 1960, SC, 77 pages
257. Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series, Encased Postage Stamps, Arlie Slabaugh, 1967, SC, 34 pages
258. Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series, How United States Coins are Made, Walter Thompson, 1962, SC, 48 pages
259. Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series, US Colonial & Continental Currency, Weissbuch & Hoober, 1965, SC, 56 pages
260. Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series, Nevada Gaming Tokens, compiled by Hewitt, 1970, 2nd Ed, SC, 29 pages
261. Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series, Hewitt - Donlon Catalog US Small Size Paper Money, Hewitt & Donlon, 1977, 13th Ed, SC, 192 pages
262. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Anthony Swiatek, 1983, HC, 72 pages (autographed by Swiatek with a note to Donn) (copy 35 of 1000 hardcover)
263. another copy - not autographed and is softcover
264. From Mexican Days to the Gold Rush, Doyce B. Nunis, Jr., 1993, HC, 389 pages
265. Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English & UK Coins 1066 to Date, Richard Lobel, 1995, 1st Edition, SC, 621 pages (includes a letter from the author to Donn Pearlman regarding this new book)
266. Paper Money of the E.A. Wright Bank Note Co., (autographed by Schwan), Fred Schwan, 1978, SC, 32 pages
267. Early American Tokens, Russell Rulau, 1981, SC, 36 pages
268. Hard Times Tokens, Russell Rulau, 1980, SC, 64 pages
269. John Wilkinson Ironmaster, Leighton A. Wilkie, 1983, SC, 22 pages
270. Collecting Coins and Making Money - A Peek at the 19th Century, compiled by Q. David Bowers, 1996, SC, 189 pages
271. Abe Kosoff: Dean of Numismatics, Q. David Bowers, 1985, SC, 351 pages
272. Bebee's 1954 Bargain Price List of United States Coins, Colonials and Paper Money, etc., SC 54 pages (included are several copies of ads with hand written notes to Donn Pearlman from Aubrey Bebee commenting on prices from the 1950s)
     Auction Catalogs:
273. Apostrophe Sales - complete set of 10 auction catalogs one for each year from 1979 thru 1988 including prices realized for all years except 1980 and 1987. Auctions were joint effort by Superior, Stacks, Rarcoa, and for several auctions Akers and Paramount. Each sale contained 2000 lots.
274. Rarcoa - The N. M. Kaufman Collection - August 4-5, 1978 - hardcover - prices realized
275. Spink/Christies - The Byron Reed Collcetion of Important American Coins and Manuscripts - October 8-9, 1996 - hardcover
276. Bowers and Merena - The Virgil M. Brand Collection American Coins (Part I) - November 7-8, 1983 - prices realized
277. Bowers and Merena - The Virgil M. Brand Collection American Coins (Part II) - June 18-19, 1984 - prices realized
278. Bowers and Merena - Rare Coins from the Abe Kosoff Estate - November 4-6, 1985 - prices realized
279. Bowers and Merena - The Frederick B. Taylor Collection - March 26-28, 1987 - prices realized
280. Bowers and Merena - The King of Siam Sale - October 14, 1987 - prices realized
281. Bowers and Merena - The Norweb Collection - March 24-25, 1988 - prices realized
282. Bowers & Ruddy - The Garret Collection Sales - Part 1 - November 28-29, 1979 - prices realized
283. Bowers & Ruddy - The Garret Collection Sales - Part 2 - March 26-27, 1980 - prices realized
284. Bowers & Ruddy - The Garret Collection Sales - Part 3 - October 1-2, 1980 - prices realized
285. Bowers & Ruddy - The Garret Collection Sales - Part 4 - March 25-26, 1981 - prices realized
286. Bowers and Ruddy Galleries - The United States Gold Coin Collection (Eliasberg) - October 27-29, 1982 - prices realized
287. Stacks - Reprint of their Auction Catalog from 1935 commemorating their 50th anniversary - includes prices realized list
288. Stacks - J. Pierpont Morgan Collection Greek and Roman Coins - September 14, 1983 -prices realized
289. Stacks - The Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family collection of US Gold, Silver & Copper Coins - January 18-21, 1984 - prices realized
290. Stacks - The Richard Picker Collection of Colonial & Early American Coins - October 24, 1984 - prices realized
291. Stacks - The Magnificent Herman Halpern Collection of US Large Cents - March 16-17, 1988
292. Stacks - The L.R. French, Jr. Family Collecction of US Silver Dollars - January 18, 1989 - prices realized
293. Stacks - John Whitney Walter Collection - a complete series of Men of Rome Gold and Silver coins 82BC - 235AD - Nov. 29, 1990

Minutes of the 1015th Meeting

President Mark Wieclaw called the 1015th meeting of the Chicago Coin Club to order on July 9, 2003 at 7:00PM. The meeting was held at 1 Bank One Plaza.

The minutes for June were approved.

There were no guests present. There were eleven members present.

First Vice-President Bob Feiler talked about upcoming programs. First Vice-President Bob Feiler introduced the speaker for the evening Don Dool. The topic was Numismatic Finds of San Martin.

First Vice-President Bob Feiler thanked Don for his lecture and presented him with the CCC speaker's medal and an ANA educational award.

There were six participants in the evening's show and tell. They presented as follows:

• Bob Weinstein - Limes denari and a token from a burlesque house.
• Lyle Daly - Currency from a hoard stored in a mattress.
• Mark Wieclaw - Franklin half dollar with lamination, Kennedy half with no reeding on edge, French 100franc platinum piedfort, 1986 Statue of Liberty coin, Reproduction of 1933 St. Gaudens, several folles of the Roman emperor Galerius.
• Jeff Rosinia - Toned 1884-O Morgan dollar with pattern from canvas bag in the toning, Old bank premiums, old bank coin savers.
• Carl Wolf - Business check with amusing motifs
• Don Dool - 1785 heller of Further Austria, 5 versions of The Embrace, a painting depicting San Martin.

Reading of Applications for Membership:
There were no readings for membership.

Old Business:
Lyle Daly discussed choice of rooms for banquet.

Carl Wolf discussed possible speaker for banquet.

New Business:
The club sold $276.00 worth of merchandise at the Mid-America Show.

Jack Huggins, President of ILNA asked Carl Wolf if the club could do an educational program at their show. Carl is looking for speakers.

The problems with having a meeting in conjunction with the Mid-America show were discussed. It is difficult to find speakers that attract a good turnout for the meeting at that venue.

Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM

Respectfully submitted by Bob Weinstein

Minutes of the 1016th Meeting

President Mark Wieclaw called the 1016th meeting of the Chicago Coin Club to order on August 13, 2003 at 7:00PM. The meeting was held at 1 Bank One Plaza.

The minutes for July were not available for publication.

Treasurers Report:

There were no guests present. There were seventeen members present.

First Vice-President Bob Feiler talked about upcoming programs. First Vice-President Bob Feiler introduced the speaker for the evening Mike Metras. The topic was Early Trains on Obsolete Currency.

First Vice-President Bob Feiler thanked Mike for his lecture and presented him with the CCC speaker's medal and an ANA educational award.

There were nine participants in the evening's show and tell. They presented as follows:

• Mike Metras - New Spanish Euro coins
• Mark Weiclaw - Katanga 5 franc gold coin, several Roman Siliquae
• Carl Wolf - Swedish plate money
• Lyle Daly - Worlds Fair token, glass and elongate penny, an eroded double die Jefferson nickel found in change.
• Bob Leonard - NLG award, Heath award, several coins c/m by Dr. Wilkins.
• Bob Feiler - Box medal of Mozart w/ inserts from Salzburg, Peace dollar with c/s KKK 1934, 5 colonies note of Costa Rica.
• Don Dool - Book on San Martin, siege coins from Lille.
• Bob Weinstein - Roman coins.
• Jeff Rosinia - 1935 quarter from a slot machine payout.

Reading of Applications for Membership:
There were no readings for membership.

Old Business:
Lyle Daly talked about the success of the roundtable discussion group. Future meeting site TBA.

Mark Wieclaw said that the 85th Anniversary committee would meet in September.

Lyle Daly requested a deposit for the banquet room at Marcello's

New Business:
Bob Leonard sold $87.00 worth of club material at ANA show. He also found a dealer with a good price on Chinese Tally sticks. Bob would like that to be next years CICF give-a-way. Motion was passed to buy 200 pieces at $1.75 each.

Members were asked to write their congressman about the Iraq antiquities bill which could negatively impact the hobby.

Mark Wieclaw talked about the 2006 ANA show. St. Louis has a problem so we may be able to get that date. Bob Leonard spoke to Brenda Bishop the ANA show coordinator and we could know by next month.

Club member Charles Ricard has earned the Faran Zerbe award.

Mark Wieclaw discussed the upcoming ILNA election and attempts to change the constitution. He urged members to vote no on the changes.

Paul Johnson reminded members that the Ancient Coin Club of Chicago meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Their website is www.ancient-coin-club.com

Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM

Respectfully submitted by Bob Weinstein

Our 1019th Meeting

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