David Akers

Longacre

Can anyone tell me if David Akers is still active in the numismatic markets? I assume that he is not, given that I have not really heard anything about him lately (and please excuse my ignorance if he is not among us anymore). Thanks.

tradedollarnut

He's slowing down, but not yet retired. He was at FUN and I know he'll be at ANA.

coinguy1

Longacre,

I see David Akers at a very small number of shows each year. In each instance he has some very special coins on display and/or for sale.

jom

That's all true. I've only seen the guy once or twice myself (probably at the Anaheim and Denver ANA's). He always had some great coins. One time (I think it was Denver) he had on display a full Saint set (sans the 33 of course). It was a thing to behold. It was not his as the owner was with him at the table. He was a retired truck driver as I recall...quite amazing to be able to put that set together.

jom

mrearlygold

He was a retired truck driver as I recall...quite amazing to be able to put that set together.



Hey isn't Tony Soprano in the trucking business?

Rgrds
Tom

bullseye

The Saint set was not owned by a retired truck driver. It was owned by a collector who owned a major tanker truck firm (Krondeke I believe). You actually see his trucks all over.

boz

He's kicking footballs for the Philadelphia Eagles. Takes up a lot of his time