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

Zohar · October 14, 2014 2:28AM

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 · October 14, 2014 2:44AM

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 · October 14, 2014 4:03AM

<< <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 · October 14, 2014 8:30AM

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 · October 14, 2014 1:51PM

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 · October 15, 2014 9:23AM

<< <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 · October 15, 2014 10:25AM

Thank you Zohar!

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

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