For five days starting on August 5th, Los Angeles will be the center of the numismatic world. The American Numismatic Association’s  annual World’s Fair of Money Convention is considered by many to be the greatest coin show on earth.

Over 1,100 dealers will be attending, maning booths to buy, sell and trade literally hundreds of millions of dollars worth of coins, from Ancient coins of Greece and Rome, Banknotes, and Rare US coins, World coins and every form of Gold and Silver bullion.

Some of the most valued rarities in numismatics will be on display

• The Smithsonain Institution will display several coins from the National Collection including seldom-seen national treasures such as one of only two known 1849 pattern Double Eagles ($20 denomination gold coins) and an example of the world’s most valuable coin, the 1933 $20 Double Eagle.
• The U. S. Treasury Department Bureau of Engraving and Printing will have over $1 Billion of currency on display including sheets of $100,000 Bills
• The Famous 1787 Brasher Doubloon with the unique hallmark-on-eagle’s-breast 1787 Brasher Doubloon which was hand-struck by George Washington’s onetime neighbor, silversmith Ephraim Brasher, and described as “the single most important coin in American numismatics.”
• Three of the five known 1913 Liberty Head nickels will also be displayed together.

A highlight of every World’s Fair of Money is showcasing the collections, creativity and research of ANA members. This year more than 100 exhibits covering almost every aspect of numismatics will be featured in competitive and non-competitive categories. A special highlight will be a display of Yap Stones, believed to be the largest and heaviest form of money ever used. Created by natives of the island of Yap in the South Pacific, some of the stones on the island tower over 8 feet, and many are still used in ceremonial exchange.

Seminars and Educational Programming

Coin Conservation, Authentication and Grading
August 3-5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Intensive three-day seminar emphasizing the most essential numismatic skills for collectors of any level. Digital presentation, open discussion and hands-on coin examination. Includes Early Bird Badge.
Instructor: Brian Silliman, current NGC grader and former conservator and assistant director of operations for Numismatic Conservation Services.

An Introduction to Ancient Greek and Roman Coinage
August 4-5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Students will learn the basics of collecting ancient Greek and Roman coins in this two-day class, designed specifically for new and beginning collectors. Topics include a general survey of ancient coins, how to build a basic reference library, utilizing the Internet for collecting and research, and learning the basics of detecting counterfeits. Participants are encouraged to bring their own coins for discussion.
Instructor: Kerry K. Wetterstrom, editor and publisher of “The Celator”

Facing the Chinese Counterfeiting Threat
August 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 5, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Counterfeit coins and slabs made in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are pouring into the marketplace in unprecedented numbers. Access to Western technology means that the counterfeiters are able to produce high-quality fakes. It is not against PRC laws to make and sell counterfeit coins dated prior to 1949. In this two-day seminar, learn to protect yourself by becoming a smart online customer, and learn how to use simple, inexpensive tools to authenticate your own coins.
Instructors: Susan Headley, numismatic journalist and counterfeit expert; Beth Deisher, editor, Coin World; and Dr. Gregory Dubay, noted counterfeit expert.

Bowers and Merena Auctions

B&M will be conducting the Official auction with over 4300 lots spread over 5 auction sessions offering collectors the opportunity to own some of the finest rare coins on the market along with rare or even unique United States proof and pattern coins with impressive numismatic pedigrees.

Highlights of the auction include:
• 1907 Rolled Edge Indian Eagle
• The unique Kellogg and Company specimen $20 territorial gold piece personally owned by former U.S. Assayer Augustus Humbert.
• The only confirmed proof 1876-CC Seated Dime, Type I reverse, certified PCGS Proof-66 Branch Mint
• 1893-CC Morgan Dollar VAM-2, PCGS Proof-65, a Class I Branch Mint proof in the Morgan Dollar series
• 1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-3, HBCC-3003. Rarity-5+. Stars Obverse. MS-63 by NGC
• The unique matte proof 1909 Indian Half Eagle from the Gaston DiBello and Ed Trompeter collections, graded NGC Proof-67;
• 1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-3, HBCC-3033, Miller-2. Rarity-3+. MS-63 (PCGS).

For More information, please visit the ANA’s World Fair of Money Website

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