Free and open to the public. Notable speakers will be sharing their numismatic expertise on a wide range of subjects, as well as their enthusiasm for the hobby. Some of the hobby’s most noted authorities will discuss their ideas and collections with the numismatic community.
Maynard Sundman/Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series
2015 Topic: Abraham Lincoln: A Legacy in Numismatics
Wednesday, August 12, 11:15 am:
“Lincoln in Numismatics, the Evolution of a National Symbol vs. Reality”, presented by Douglas Mudd
Explore the numismatic legacy of Lincoln and how the impressions left on coinage, tokens, currency and medals combine to create a numismatic snapshot of the president and how closely this snapshot compares to the historical Lincoln.
Douglas Mudd is the Curator of the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and former Collections Manager for the National Numismatic Collection in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. He is the author of the Harper/Collins book All the Money in the World (2006).
Wednesday, August 12, 2:00 pm:
“Lincoln Penny Exonumia: Things Made Out of or Using Lincoln Cents”, presented by Charmy Harker
This unique and award winning collection is a must-see for the whole family.
Charmy Harker, aka the Penny Lady, has amassed a one-of-a-kind collection of some of the more unusual, scarce, and creative examples of Lincoln penny exonumia. She specializes in Flying Eagle, Indian, Lincoln and Early American Copper Cents. She is the current president of Women in Numismatics and is an active member of numerous numismatic organizations.
Legacy Series
Celebrating the lives and contributions of our members
Wednesday, August 12, 9:35 am (meeting room 6):
Q. David Bowers with Interviewer Steve Roach, former Coin World Editor
Friday, August 14, 1:00 pm (meeting room 6):
Ray Dillard with Interviewer Steve Roach
Money Talks
Free and open to the public
Money Talks features informative 30- to 45-minute programs presented by members. Presentations are offered Tuesday through Saturday, August 11-15 in meeting room 6.
Go to the ANA’s Official Blog for a complete list of the ANA’s presentations and the Maynard Sundman/Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series, along with full topic descriptions and speaker’s bios.
