Coin World Podcast

Jeff and Chris interview Mel Wacks, the chairman of the American Israel Numismatic Association and the person responsible for the Jewish-American Hall of Fame’s medal series which has been honoring significant Jewish figures in American history since 1969. They also delve into the intricacies of changing currency in the 1920s, introducing paper currency to both the Numismatic Term of the Week and the Series of the Week segments.

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by the Coin World Marketplace:
https://www.coinworld.market/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

In an action-packed seventeenth installment, Chris and Jeff talk about exciting news coming out of the U.S. Mint, mark the 54th anniversary of the introduction of clad coinage, and discuss Lima Shillings, the storied but misunderstood silver coins minted in 1745-1746. Their guest, Charmy Harker, also known as The Penny Lady, shares her perspective on more than 20 years in the industry and her work with Women in Numismatics (WIN).

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries:
http://rarecoingallery.com/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff explore thirty years of numismatic reporting with their colleague Paul Gilkes whose time at Coin World spans more than three decades and countless fascinating stories. They also talk about the Manila Mint and Barber Dimes, a favorite series of Paul's, and what to call the border between the face and edge of a coin.

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by Amos Advantage:
https://www.amosadvantage.com/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff dive into the very long history of the ubiquitous Maria Theresa thalers and explain the first steps in coin production. They also interview Heidi Wastweet, a prolific numismatic and exonumic artist who has served on the CCAC and whose work has appeared in countless arenas.

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by the Coin World Marketplace:
https://www.coinworld.market/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff talk to Charles Morgan of CoinWeek about the numismatic publishing industry and how best to tell stories about coins. They also discuss large cents, trivia about cents, and what American coinage means to them.

Related links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLdaYtA51Y/?igshid=g71spzsd88ko

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by California Rare Coins and James Cottle:
https://californiararecoins.com/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff talk to Bernard Nagengast, author of the Jefferson Nickel Analyst about the history of the Jefferson nickel, his experience as a collector and researcher of the series, and that time our editor Bill Gibbs almost traded his car for the first identified 1943/2 overdate. They also talk about their summer numismatic goals and delve into the history of distinctive and historical Chinese silver crown-size series, the Junk Dollar.

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by Amos Advantage:
https://www.amosadvantage.com/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris covers the news solo, Jeff and Chris consider the numismatic role of Cheerios, and we learn the name of the eagle that lived in the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. They also interviewed David Schwager, an expert on sample slabs, special third-party grading holders used to advertise for the certification organizations and demonstrate the services they offer.

Related Links:
Reddit:  https://i.redd.it/nfjv9hsylm331.jpg

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by the Coin World Marketplace:
https://www.coinworld.market/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff do some numismatic myth busting, along with Andy Kimmel of Paragon Numismatics. World War II takes center stage as they explore the Canadian War Nickels and Allied military currency, as well as trying to figure out whether the Soviets snuck text onto the Roosevelt Dime in 1946. 

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by Amos Advantage:
https://www.amosadvantage.com/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff discuss North American numismatics is this week’s episode, reviewing news and history from the U.S. and Canada, and speculating how thirteenth and sixteenth-century Spanish coins wound up in a Canyon in Utah. They cover the usual complement of features and interview Ira Goldberg, who is assembling a massive collection of coins featuring powerful rulers on behalf of an unknown benefactor. Part of this “Tyrant Collection” will be displayed at the Long Beach coin show.
 
Related links:
The Tyrant Collection: http://thetyrantcollection.com/

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by the Coin World Marketplace:
https://www.coinworld.market/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]

Chris and Jeff talk about the removal of Harriet Tubman from the 2020 $20 note and her possible appearance on a silver commemorative dollar honoring the 19th Amendment, as well as exploring the famous French “Sower” motif and introducing the numismatic term of the week segment. They also sat down with the legendary Kenneth Bressett from the ubiquitous Red Book to talk about his career in numismatic publishing.

Related Links:
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CoinEyeCandy/comments/bmgmp8/1914f_german_empire_1_mark_stunning_rainbow_toned/ 

The D’Orsay’s page about The Sower: https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/collections/works-in-focus/sculpture/commentaire_id/the-sower-18009.html?tx_commentaire_pi1%5BpidLi%5D=842&tx_commentaire_pi1%5Bfrom%5D=729&cHash=e60043a6c2

This episode of the Coin World Podcast was sponsored by Amos Advantage:
https://www.amosadvantage.com/

Contact info:
Chris Bulfinch: [email protected]
Jeff Starck: [email protected]