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Pistareen finally writes about Pistareens

In the January 2012 issue of The Numismatist, pgs.68-72, there is an interesting article written by John Kraljevich, Jr. (aka: Pistareen on the boards) about his research into early coins that were circulating in America in the late 1700's.

He outlines how original documents need to be the source for information, and how oftentimes, the translation of languages other than English can be a problem.

His well-written and well-researched article is a must read for anyone who desires to be an American numismatic researcher and/or historian.

Well done!
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looking forward to reading it - thanks for the heads up.

    John is a great writer - especially enjoy his blog, not to mention his catalog contributions.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,645 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I really liked that article, and it was nice that Barbara gave him the amount of space he needed.
  • determineddetermined Posts: 771 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the alert about the article. I really look forward to reading it.

    BTW, here's my newp pistareen -

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    I collect history in the form of coins.
  • PistareenPistareen Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭
    Firstmint -- thanks for the nice comment! It takes a researcher to know that research is typically more than a google search or pulling a book off a shelf.

    I know there's a book about pistareens and cut money in me someplace. There sure is plenty of substantive original documentation on both!

    And yes, Coinosaurus, the ANA and the staff of the Numismatist does a great job handling me, despite the fact that I'm almost always late and occasionally pushy. Their work is truly commendable.
  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, after reading KM's praise, I rejoined the ANA (after going cold turkey about 10 years ago) just to read JK's article about pistareens.
    You guys should call the ANA membership office and request a cut of my dues.image
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