NYINC Show Report: Friday AM + PM sessions

EVillageProwler

I thought I post a preliminary show report, just to get people's juices flowing (and because I'm in my hotel room now having just walked my dog, and then washing her filthy paws).

I drove into Manhattan Thursday afternoon from southwest-central NJ, and did non-coin stuff until I met Greg Margulies (gmarguli, bammed here but active ATS) and his wife for dinner.

Friday, met up with Greg again at around 10:30 and promptly got escorted to an Italian dealer from whom we've been buying the bulk of our really neat Italian pieces over the past few years. I purchased three pieces from the dealer, all TPG-graded, that amounted to a whole lot more than I anticipated (I feel like the US or Greek governments now!). The coins are not with me now, but I will update this thread later with more details about them.

I then chatted a bit with Andy Lustig, who has some really nice Latin American pieces of all metals. Then I bought the latest Spink book on GB coinage.

Caught up again with Greg and Zohar, and had bibimbap for lunch.

I hadn't had a chance to walk the floor, but it seemed fairly busy.

EVP

worldcoinguy

The italian states pieces sound intriguing EVP. I hope to see those pics.

Thanks for the updates.

Zohar

I met EVP which was a delight! I also met Coinkat and Gene (Giants1960) briefly at Karl Stephens table, saw Andy Lustig who was very kind to help me grade a Kunker piece.

I saw EVP's Italian pieces and they are superb. I have not found much for myself yet enjoyed walking the halls. From discussions with dealers I am hearing that higher graded materials goto auctions.

Towards the end of the day, I did find 2 pieces, one that has very nice eye appeal (1613 Grandmaster, Teutonic Order) and another 19th century Austrian piece that generally comes circulated.

Given the relatively dull floor offerings, I am even more pleased in getting the Paar piece.

harasha

Got there at opening time, as usual. Scored some interesting pieces, but difficult to get through the crowds if your modus operandi is to spot some eye candy while walking on by.
Started off with my favorite medal dealer, but as my interests have become more specific over the years, there was not much to be had. Picked up a medal featuring a hammer thrower, for my nephew. Also purchased a very pedestrian horse medal made interesting, however, by an engraved date and locale.

Ultimately wandered over to Christopher Eimer who pointed out that his website had just the George III medal that I was seeking. When he returns to England, he will ship it across the pond.

Last year, Zohar introduced me to another vendor who I decided was going to be on my "must patronize" list. A Dadler baptismal medal caught my eye and when I have the opportunity, I will photograph and post.

Finally, I have been toying with putting together a rudimentary Spanish monarch set; nothing special. Much of the stuff was too heady for my purposes, or looked too mediocre. I finally came across a dealer with some interesting pieces. Picked up a sea salvaged 4 reales of Ferdinand and the Beast of Castile. Coincidentally, this vendor also had some nice Byzantine and I picked up a follis and half follis of Maurice Tiberius.

Zohar

harasha saw the Dadlers - please do share!

EVillageProwler

The three coins I bought from the Italian dealer are: (1) 1736-NB Hungary 1/4T NGC MS63, same as or similar to the piece that Zohar owns - a round with a klippe inside; (2) 1684 Papal States Testone PCGS MS66; (3) 1789 Tuscany/Florence 10 Paoli PCGS MS64.

(1) Karl VI, KM-305. Obverse: medium to slightly deeper original gray toning over flashy semi-PL surfaces. Reverse: largely the same as obverse, but perhaps slightly lighter patina. A cool-looking coin, and cheap by comparison to the other two pieces.

(2) Innocent XI, KM-449. Obverse: attractive orange-yellow concentric toning over frosty surfaces. Reverse: light pale silvery patina with trace color over frosty surfaces. Monster eye appeal.

(3) Pietro Leopoldo, tougher "ETR" variety. Attractive light pale gray patina over lustrous satiny surfaces on both sides. This piece killed my budget. Luckily the euro is down a bit over USD lately.

EVP

EVillageProwler

In the afternoon, I walked around a bit scanning at dealers' inventories. Of the stuff I understood, I didn't see much that appealed to my personal interests. Lots of crown-sized pieces in nice circulated grades, including some nice EF-ish Papal States. I found a few pieces for inventory for Greg Margulies.

I stopped by York, and purchased a Frisian sceat, graded ChEF with nice vibrant colorful toning. S790K, "plumed bird" type. Otherwise, he didn't have anything else at the quality level I seek.

I also spent some time at Baldwin's table, looking at their early Anglo-Saxon pieces. They have several rare ones: Offa, Coenwulf, Aethelwulf, and a Coelnuth. But, all are lesser quality with some sort of distracting issue.

Finally, I stopped by Nomos/CNG. They had a monster Anglo-Saxon piece: a portrait Aethelstan in EF. It was absolutely perfect, and pricey. I asked if they accept payment plans, and they told me that in general they will consider such requests. Naturally, the devil is in the details.

Then, I'm done. Eventually, we made our way to The Capital Grille for dinner. The rain was annoying, especially since I had to walk my dog.

EVP

1960NYGiants

Arrived about 10:30 and headed directly to Karl Stephen's table. Said hello to Zohar who was in deep conversation / trade / sell mode with Karl - watched a couple of shooters change hands. Finally my turn to take a seat and start the hunt. Just as I sit and start a conversation with Karl's wife Joanne, the guy in the next chair stands up and leans over the table right in front of me nearly elbowing me in the chops. I thought Joanne was going to slap him. This guy was pretty rude - no words of excuse me or sorry - he just got in the way. I had to poke him in the ribs to get him to mve. Anyway, I looked thru the boxes and selected a few pieces for upgrading my sets and trading later. Struck a deal with Joanne on price and we agreed for me to come back and pay when things were less hectic.

Swung by Andy's table qickly said hello as he was busy with a deal.

Made my way to Steve Album's table and picked a few nice red small cents and a rose toned 1960 Canadian 50c, a really pretty coin.

Almost literally bumped into Coinkat near Karl Stephens table and had a nice talk about what we had seen so far at the show. Aways a pleasure talking with Bob, he has a good eye for quality and a wide range of interest.

Next stop was with Randy Weir. Randy usually has a few nice Canadian Colonial tokens and I was not disappointed with his selection. Bought a beautiful red & brown Devins & Bolton store card token (the type that was recalled because it too closely resembled the 1858 cent). He also had a rare 1837 mule Province of Canada Bank token - obverse of 1837 with reverse of 1842 (PC-2A1).

After searching the other rooms and not finding much, I stopped at Stephen Album's again and was shown a full red 1946 specimen stike small cent that I just sang out to me. I normally don't collect early Canadian specimens but this coin had my name on it and is now in my collection.

With a little more time to kill, I went back to Randy to talk about the mule. A pleasant conversation of how he came to own it and with some price negotiation that piece is now also in my collection.

Even though I struck out at the auctions, I was able to find some nice pieces for my sets and as future trades. My haul:
15 Preconfederation tokens including the mule.
The Devins & Bolton store card token.
4 lovely Canadian small cents to upgrade my sets.
3 Canadian lage cents for trading.
4 Canadian silver decimals - 3 holes filled and one upgrade.

All in all another wonderful trip to NYINC.

Oh, and a bit of sad news: Jeff Zarit's wife of nearly 40 years passed away in November. He was just as onery as ever but his sadness was evident in his eyes and face.

marcmoish

great reports - great reads!

JCMhouston

Thanks for the report, wish I could have been there.