A Crown and Taler Man, Reflections on Dr. John S. Davenport

Zohar

This is for those who collect crowns. To this date, Davenport's series by century and catalog numbers are the primary reference.

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zompels

Very Interesting Article.
I read the European Crowns & Talers (since 1800) catalog of Davenport, im a big Fun of his work.
Thanks for the news Zohar.

LochNESS

<< <i>... Some of Davenport’s first cataloging appeared as articles in the American Numismatic Association’s journal The Numismatist and in Lee F. Hewitt’s Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine during the 1940’s ... >>

I feel like all the great literature began this way. Publishing snippets in journals and newsweeklies was a great way to test the market, I suppose. If the issues sell well, write the book!

edit: the photo shows his ANA life membership #44 ... practically a founding member! Must have been exciting to be part of the early days.

PatAR

A nice article. Thanks Zohar. I've still got the Davenport book you provided and have consulted it many times. I learn something each time I read/consult a good numismatic reference.

worldcoinguy

Excellent article. The list of his publications is most helpful. I would love to get my hands on the "European Crowns, 1484-1600" or the "German Talers, 1500-1600" guide some day.

I did find it interesting that my particular focus is the coinage from the "spiritual lords", which are described as the ruling bishops and abbots of major monasteries. I have not seen this corner of German States coinage described in this way.

Type2

<< <i>A nice article. Thanks Zohar. I've still got the Davenport book you provided and have consulted it many times. I learn something each time I read/consult a good numismatic reference. >>

to the board.

bidask

Thank you Zohar!