ANA Chicago, August, 2013
A unique set of four 1783 Nova Constellatio patterns, insured for $15 million, were on display courtesy of Beverly Hills dealer Kevin Lipton on behalf of the coins' anonymous owner.
The 1783 Nova Constellatio patterns represent a solution to the economic problem facing the American States during the Revolutionary period – how to create a national currency that incorporated the hodgepodge of monetary systems in use at the time.
The display offered a unique opportunity to view these ultra rarities.
PCGS offered a second display of high quality German coins.
The collection, owned by numismatist, Ron Guth, featured Top Pop coins which illustrated an array of beautiful designs.
The luncheon had another great turnout of Registry and Collectors Club members and authorized dealers.
The awards included the induction of a number of dealers into the PCGS CoinFacts Coin Dealer Hall of Fame and the presentation of awards to Set Registry notables.
The PCGS luncheons always provide our guests with some great food!
PCGS President, Don Willis, discusses some new PCGS services.
Collectors Universe President, David Hall, begins the HOF inductions.
PCGS CoinFacts President, Ron Guth, begins the ceremony by introducing the first speaker, Dave Bowers.
Dave Bowers inducts coin dealer Thomas Elder.
Thomas Elder was one of the most important dealers of the early 20th century. He is credited with coining the term “So-Called Dollars,” of which he produced numerous pieces, including copies and unusual mulings of the 1776 Continental dollars.
David introduces the next speaker, coin dealer Kevin Lipton.
Kevin inducts Jim Halperin into the Hall of Fame.
Jim in on hand to accept his award and say a few words.
Jim Halperin is a true rare coin expert and is considered one of the greatest coin graders all-time. He has been a major force in the rare coin market for four decades.
Ron inducts Art Kagin into the HOF.
Don and his son accept the award for his father, Art. In his more than seventy year career in the coin business, Art Kagin became known as one of the elder statesmen of numismatics.
Dave inducts Abner Kreisberg into the HOF.
Abner Kreisberg is best known for his associations with Abe Kosoff, Hans M.F. Schulman, and Jerry Cohen and the great coins they handled.
David inducts Steve Markoff into the HOF.
Steve Markkoff founded A-Mark, one of the first companies to specialize in the gold and silver coin bullion coin markets and today remains one of the world’s largest.
Ron inducts Lester Merkin into the HOF.
Lester Merkin was a New York City professional musician, a saxophonist, who was a passionate collector of quality coins beginning in the 1940s. In 1956 he became a professional dealer, mentoring young numismatists.
Kevin inducts Ed Milas into the HOF.
Ed Milas was a visionary and in the late 1960s he was possibly the first major dealer to marry ultra high quality and rarity as a market concept.
Ed's son, Wayde, accepts the award for his father.
The final inductee, Norman Stack, was a member of Stack’s Rare Coins, one of the most important and longest-lived coin firms in America. A brilliant numismatist, Norman was involved as the primary cataloger in almost 400 auction sales.
David Hall begins the PCGS Set Registry awards, beginning with Gerry Fortin who receives his award for his Liberty Seated Dime Collection, Best Classic Set.
Dale accepts his Best Classic set award for his Earl Half Dollar collection.
Accepting for the owner of the Missouri Cabinet collection of Half Cents is dealer, Larry Goldberg.
John receives his award for his Proof Modern Commemorative collection, Best Modern set.
Larry and Steve receive their award for their Best German 3 Mark Type Set.
For his Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cent pattern set, Mark collects his award for Best Colonials, Private Issues & Territorial Gold and Patterns.
Ash accepts two awards: Prooflike Morgan dollars and Morgan dollar Super Set, Best Classic sets.
Don accepts his award for Utah Mormon gold, Best Colonials, Private Issues & Territorial Gold and Patterns.
Winning for Best New Set, Charles accepts his award for Capped Bust Half Dollars.
David Lisot accepts the award for Scott Purvis for his Best Swiss Set, 20 Gold Francs.
Mrs. Shireman accepts the Best Classic Set award on behalf of her husband, Peter, for his Barber Half Dollar collection.