Interesting exonumia from the San Antonio coin show today...

cmerlo1

As I've said before, I find myself becoming more and more interested in exonumia, and also find myself buying pieces at shows when I go. I picked these up today. The dealer I bought them from knew Col. Curtis, and purchased much of his coin-related estate after his passing, including the items below. From what I could find online, he authored a book on ancient coins, and had a press where he tinkered with making tokens and medals. I was drawn to the Ike because of the counterstamp, and the two other pieces because they appeared to be test strikes, and decided to leave them in the 2X2's for the info written on them. Has anyone heard of Col. James W. Curtis, and have any additional information?

Zoins

@cmerlo1 said:
As I've said before, I find myself becoming more and more interested in exonumia, and also find myself buying pieces at shows when I go. I picked these up today. The dealer I bought them from knew Col. Curtis, and purchased much of his coin-related estate after his passing, including the items below. From what I could find online, he authored a book on ancient coins, and had a press where he tinkered with making tokens and medals. I was drawn to the Ike because of the counterstamp, and the two other pieces because they appeared to be test strikes, and decided to leave them in the 2X2's for the info written on them. Has anyone heard of Col. James W. Curtis, and have any additional information?

Those are awesome @cmerlo1!

Don't know Col. Curtis but when I saw the pressure tests, I immediately said to myself those look like pieces designed by Del Romines and the date, 1983, fits as well. Then I saw Romines name on the flips for confirmation.

I have a few Del Romines pieces including the following he did for PAK founder Adolf Weiss, also in 1983. I think it would be great to do a reference for all the pieces done by Romines.

cmerlo1

@Zoins said:

@cmerlo1 said:
As I've said before, I find myself becoming more and more interested in exonumia, and also find myself buying pieces at shows when I go. I picked these up today. The dealer I bought them from knew Col. Curtis, and purchased much of his coin-related estate after his passing, including the items below. From what I could find online, he authored a book on ancient coins, and had a press where he tinkered with making tokens and medals. I was drawn to the Ike because of the counterstamp, and the two other pieces because they appeared to be test strikes, and decided to leave them in the 2X2's for the info written on them. Has anyone heard of Col. James W. Curtis, and have any additional information?

Those are awesome @cmerlo1!

Don't know Col. Curtis but when I saw the pressure tests, I immediately said to myself those look like pieces designed by Del Romines and the date, 1983, fits as well. Then I saw Romines name on the flips.

I have a few Del Romines pieces including the following he did for PAK founder Adolf Weiss, also in 1983. I think it would be great to do a reference for all the pieces done by Romines.

Thanks! I was wondering if that was Del Romines when I saw that on the holders. They do look very similar for sure.

Zoins

Here's another piece from Del Romines.

I was posting these in this thread:

• https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1018384/does-anyone-remember-pak-the-full-step-nickel-club

koynekwest

Well, naturally I like the one with the buffalo on it! It's all interesting, tho.

Zoins

@koynekwest said:
Well, naturally I like the one with the buffalo on it! It's all interesting, tho.

Yeah, I like it too. I need to find one to pick up!

DCW

Del Romines was quite the variety hunter, too.
He must be responsible for 25% of all the cherrypicker varieties ever discovered.

koynekwest

Yes-he was a variety pioneer for sure!