For most clubs, September is the start of the numismatic year; for Mid-Island, it is more like the end of a busy couple of months, regular meetings having shoehorned among them the Great Mid-Island Barbecue in July and our participation in the Vancouver Island Exhibition in August.

 

It was hot this year as everyone who manned the table at the VIEX knows. Still, our table was as busy or busier than anyone else's in the arena. As usual, a big drawing card was our "Free Coin per Child", each making his or her selection from the magic fishbowl. Most encouraging was the fact that many of them were "customers" from last - or even previous - years, all back to get their free coin. Tell me that years down the road some of them will not become the collectors of the new generation! Ah, the joys of being a numismatic Typhoid Mary.

 

At the September meeting we will discover who has been chosen as the recipient of our club's highest award: the Bill Potts Memorial Trophy. Don't miss this meeting - it might be you . And wouldn't you be embarrassed not to be at this particular meeting!

 

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Press Release:

George Manz Auctions presents Auction #5

 

Mid-Island Coin Club member George Manz has announced that the Regina Coin Club's Fall Show will be the venue for the fifth in a series of George Manz Coin Auctions. The auction includes Part II of the George Manz Sr. Collection as well as Part IV of the Roy Miller Collection.

 

The auction offers a wide array of lots from ancient Roman and Chinese coins to more modern world coins. Among the Canadian copper rarities being offered is a 1907 cent, graded MS-65 Red by ICCS as well as a 1939 cent graded MS-66 Red. These are among the finest known examples, with none graded higher by ICCS. Silver varieties include a premium quality 1900 Oval 0 5-Cents graded MS-65 by ICCS, a 1935 silver dollar counterstamped by Nelson, B.C. jeweller Joseph Olivia Patenaude, and a 1966 Small Beads mule dollar graded MS-62 by NGC. As well, numerous mint state Canadian coins feature outstanding toning and eye appeal, while others have the rare Ultra Heavy Cameo designation.

 

Collectors of Saskatchewan trade tokens will be pleased as a previously unknown City Bakery aluminum token from Tugaske, good for one loaf of bread, will be sold to the highest bidder. The token has a rarity of R10 and is expected to exceed estimate.

 

Historical and commemorative medals are once again one of the strengths of the auction. Included is a 1911 Dominion Exposition medal when it was held in Regina that year, several 1936 Edward VIII pattern crowns from Canada and Newfoundland , a Karl Goetz Lusitania medal and several rifle association medals.

 

Paper money rarities include a 1986 $5 Crow-Bouey with the rare EOH prefix and a Blue Back Position Number. Numismatic books and catalogues round out the auction.

 

The auction takes place at the Regina Coin Club's Fall Show on October 18 at the Western Christian College gymnasium in Regina . Lots can be viewed in the bourse from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. , while the auction begins at 7:00 p.m.

 

Those wishingto receive the auction catalogue by e-mail should send their e-mail address to George Manz at: george@georgemanzcoins.com The catalogue can also be viewed at: www.georgemanzcoins.com There is no buyer's fee in this auction .

 

George Manz Coins

george@georgemanzcoins.com

http://georgemanzcoins.com

Phone: (306) 352-2337

P.O. Box 3626 , Regina , SK , Canada S4P 3L7

Wayne Jacobs is numismatic expert. He is the award winning author of numerous articles. He is the secretary and editor of the "Mid-Island Coin Club Numismatic Journal"of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island , British Columbia. The MICC journal are hosted here: MICC webpages Copyright 2006 Wayne Jacobs. This article may be reprinted freely for non commercial purpose only if the resource box is left intact, linking back to us.