Category Archives: Jack McNamara

June 2012 Baltimore Coin Expo Recap

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Aug
2012
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I just got back from Baltimore, where I attended the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo. It’s a major coin show that occurs three times a year, drawing dealers and collectors from all over the country. I particularly enjoy this show, … Continue reading  

Spring 2012 Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo

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Jun
2012
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Three times a year, coin collectors and dealers alike head to “the beach,” but not for sun and fun—instead, they are there to attend the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo.  This numismatic extravaganza is the largest coin show … Continue reading  

March 2012 Baltimore Coin Expo Recap

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Apr
2012
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Three times each year, thousands of coin collectors and dealers converge on the city of Baltimore for one of the most consistently active coin conventions in the country.  March 22-25 was another well-run and successful event.  I attended, and as … Continue reading  

And The Winner Is…

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Mar
2012
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Last week we asked the ACTV viewers what should be Jack’s new trademark sign-off move and the results are in. The winning move is… the Gun Point! Be sure to tune in tonight and watch this week’s Internet Only Coin … Continue reading  

Pick Jack’s Internet Only Coin Show Sign-Off!

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Feb
2012
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On this week’s Internet Only Coin Show, Shawn has asked everyone to vote on which sign-off Jack should use each week! The winning sign-off will be announced on the next episode, airing Tuesday, March 6th! Don’t miss your chance to … Continue reading  

Fun, Fun, Fun- ‘Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away

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Jan
2012
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OK.  So I’m not really talking about the Beach Boys.  I’m talking about The Florida United Numismatists (F.U.N.) Convention, better known as the FUN Show.  In 1955, a small group of dealers and collectors wanted an excuse to head south … Continue reading  

Did Someone Say “The Single Finest Graded Morgan Dollar In Existence?”

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Dec
2011
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Back in late October I blogged about my trip to the Pittsburgh ANA Convention here.  At that point I mentioned a really exciting purchase that I was unable to discuss in detail.  Well the cat is finally out of the … Continue reading  

Where Were My Coins Made? The Many Branches Of The US Mint

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Nov
2011
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A few weeks back I said that I would give a brief synopsis of the US Mint and its many branches.  I have found a moment away from coin dealings to give you the information regarding our nation’s minting facilities … Continue reading  

Jack’s Pittsburgh American Numismatic Association Coin Show Report

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Oct
2011
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I love coin shows because I never know what I will find.  Last Thursday was no different. I arrived at the Pittsburgh Convention Center and hit the ground running. Within minutes I ran into an old friend who had a … Continue reading  

The Evolution of the Morgan Dollar Reverse Varieties

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Oct
2011
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Last week during the Art & Coin Television Internet Only Coin Show, Greg asked me to write a blog entry regarding the different reverse varieties of the Morgan Dollar.  This is a topic which can cause confusion for both beginners … Continue reading