JR Newsletter: 30 July 2023 (606)

Dick Kurtz wrote:

 

Drinking coffee from the John Reich mug issued in 1994 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of JRCS brought to mind that the 40th anniversary will be upon us next year. I doubt that it will be feasible to pass out mugs to today’s expanded membership, but we shouldn’t let this pass by unnoticed.

 

Dick Kurtz #049

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Brad Karoleff wrote:

 

Everyone should have received their latest copies of the John Reich Journal by now.  If yours is missing drop me a line at bkaroleff(at)yahoo.com  and I will post out another for you.

 

The next issue due out in November will be our 100th issue!  I would like to do a "jumbo" size issue to mark our anniversary.  Please consider sending something for publication in this monumental milestone issue.  Drop me a line and let me know if you will be sending something so I can plan ahead.  Deadline for submissions is October 1st.  Let's make this a memorable occasion for our society.

 

Thanks for all you help and support throughout the years.  I couldn't do this job without your help and input!

 

Brad

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A reminder about the JRCS General Membership Meeting at the ANA's World's Fair of Money (the ANA show in Pittsburgh).

 

The JRCS will meet on Wednesday, August 9 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in Room 333 of the David L Lawrence Convention Center.  In addition to the usual topics of the JRCS meeting, you may read about the educational presentation here:  

 

 https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/71660d5c-827f-65cd-9a0d-e0e43ce78140/JRJ_Excerpt_for_JR_Newsletter.pdf

 

 

 

JR Newsletter: 23 July 2023 (605)

A reminder about the JRCS General Membership Meeting at the ANA's World's Fair of Money (the ANA show in Pittsburgh).

 

The JRCS will meet on Wednesday, August 9 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in Room 333 of the David L Lawrence Convention Center.  In addition to the usual topics of the JRCS meeting, you may read about the educational presentation here:  

 https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/71660d5c-827f-65cd-9a0d-e0e43ce78140/JRJ_Excerpt_for_JR_Newsletter.pdf

JR Newsletter: 16 July 2023 (604)

Brad Karoleff wrote:

The latest issue of The John Reich Journal went out in the mail Thursday.  You should begin receiving them in your mailbox early this week.  If anyone does not receive theirs by the end of the month drop me a line at bkaroleff(at)yahoo.com to receive a replacement.  

 

Remember our upcoming presentation at the Pittsburgh ANA, a morning with JD Dannreuther.  It will be a highly entertaining and educational presentation.  I understand JD will be fielding questions from the membership.  Here is your chance to pick the brain of one of the leading numismatists of our time.  See you there!

 

The next issue of the journal will be our 100th!  If you would like to be part of the anniversary issue please put something together for publication.  I would appreciate any submissions to be in hand by October first.  If we have enough I will issue a “jumbo” sized issue.  So, get busy and send me something!

 

I hope to see many of you at the ANA in a couple weeks.  Travel safely and enjoy your hobby.

 

Brad

JR Newsletter: 9 July 2023 (603)

A reminder about the JRCS General Membership Meeting at the ANA's World's Fair of Money (the ANA show in Pittsburgh).

 

The JRCS will meet on Wednesday, August 9 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in Room 333 of the David L Lawrence Convention Center.  In addition to the usual topics of the JRCS meeting, you may read about the educational presentation here:  

 https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/71660d5c-827f-65cd-9a0d-e0e43ce78140/JRJ_Excerpt_for_JR_Newsletter.pdf

JR Newsletter: 2 July 2023 (602)

Brad Karoleff wrote with a reminder about the JRCS General Membership Meeting at the ANA's World's Fair of Money (the ANA show in Pittsburgh).

The JRCS will meet on Wednesday, August 9 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in Room 333 of the David L Lawrence Convention Center.  In addition to the usual topics of the JRCS meeting, you may read about the educational presentation here: https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/71660d5c-827f-65cd-9a0d-e0e43ce78140/JRJ_Excerpt_for_JR_Newsletter.pdf

JR Newsletter: 25 June 2023 (601)

 Sheridan Downey wrote:

Wednesday August 9, 2023.  Put it down on your calendar.  Mail Bid Sale No. 56 will close at 6 PM EDT that night, day 2 of the Pittsburgh, PA World's Fair of Money.

There are 91 lots in the sale, something for everyone.  Grades range from Fine to MS 64+.  Tim Osborne's consignment leads off.  Lots 1 through 39 offer a dream set of Capped Bust Half-Dollars, 1807 though 1839.  Only the 1815 is missing.  All are graded by PCGS.  Most are AU 58, with a sprinkling of AU 55s.  Many have been off the market for a quarter century or more.  CAC stickers adorn over half the coins, including lots 1 and 39 -- AU 58 examples of an 1807 Large Stars and 1839-O.  Amazing!

Part 2 of the sale, lots 40 through 82, showcases an assortment of high grade, high rarity, beautifully toned and otherwise eye-catching bust halves, 1795 through 1836.  Again, eye appeal is the watchword.  I was fussy about accepting coins for this remarkable sale.

There are but 9 coins in Part 3, lots 83-91.  But, oh my!  Three carry R.6 rarity ratings.  Condition Census pieces include an 1811/10,  1812/1 Large 8, 1817 Punctuated Date and a stunning 1831 O.120.

The printed catalog is a work in progress.  Part 1 is complete.  I'm taking a one week break to enjoy sites in NYC.  I'll return July 1 to finish things off.  In the meantime preview a list and photos of every coin in the sale.  Just click on the Active Auction link, https://www.sheridanscoins.com/inc_active-mb.php.

Lot preview in Pittsburgh will be Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 7-9, at my bourse table.  Can't make it to the show?  Preview by overnight mail or Fed Ex will be available in July.  Send a list of the lots you wish to see. We will work something out.

On-line bidding will commence 7 to 10 days before the auction closes.

JR Newsletter: 19 June 2023 (600)

Brad Karoleff wrote:

I am working on the next journal and in need of some content to complete the issue. 

Does anyone have something ready to go?  I need it asap as I need to ship journals before the ANA. 

Thanks for your help. 

Brad