My New York Show Summary

Zohar · January 14, 2018 5:51AM

This show was different this time as its timing coincided with a major, life changing, event for me and my family - a positive (IMHO) yet disruptive move. Such background dynamic illustrated to me how much of an island of sanity and pleasure this hobby has provided me over the past decade. It's just great. The global venue only emphasized how we can all connect on various levels around this wonderful hobby and passion,

I came to the show without much of an agenda other than to meet folks that I wanted to meet and hopefully find a few surprises for my collection. The new Hyatt setup was of concern, as we got used to the Waldorf (for good and for bad). However, overall, a positive experience with a clear benefit of having all dealers in one hall. Makes it much more managable and accessible.

I found the show to be far more active than I expected. traffic was significant. While inventories, absent Atlas and a couple of others, were not competitive with the auction houses, they were more qualitative than prior. I saw many younger collectors which was great.

I was able to meet quite a few forum friends - EVP (the one and only), desslok (who came from overseas for his first show), TwoKopeiki (congrats again), Mr. Eureka (always welcoming), Stork (Met her first time and she showed me a cool Albanian NewP), pruebas (who really gets it!) coinkat (as stated, a fine gentlemen and knowledgeable man) ), iosephus (Quietly hunting down medals) and bidask (had a very friendly chat) and others who I have missed or did not have a chance to meet this time (harasha, marcmoish and others) . This social gathering was supplemented by the New York Numismatic Club dinner which I attended.

Given the heightened activity level, I was able to sell/trade certain pieces to support more significant purchases. I have become more disciplined in my approach which is not easy, and I must say that patience does pay off, in spite of the painful wait.

First coin is one of its kind. Purchased on Heritage's Platinum Night Sale and has a lot going for it and sorta speaks for itself.

2 Videos of the coin:

https://vimeo.com/251029177
https://vimeo.com/251029172

Heritage's description below which probably captures the essence of the coin, however this coin really comes to life when held.

1604 Rudolf II Taler, Hall mint, KM-25, DAV-3005. An incredible selection from start to finish, and one that demands total attention from the viewer at every turn. The surfaces are immaculate, but even better than that, they are drenched in a dramatic mélange of color--the obverse glows with magenta iridescence that envelopes the entirety of the legend and brightens the intricate portrait of Rudolf II, while the reverse glows with turquoise centers and a golden halo at the rims. The illustrations have benefitted from a precise strike, leaving the highest points incredibly crisp. Given the coveted "star" hallmark for outstanding appeal, and rightly so, as this coin easily bests any example previously offered, and is likely among the finest survivors of the type. NGC MS-67★

I meet up with CRO who has this wonderful scarcer large flan Bohemian Taler waiting for me.

Bohemia. 1702 GE (Mintmaster, Gregor Egerer). Prague mint, Leopold I Taler. DAV-1006. Dietiker-903. Herinek 657, Horsky- 2305, KM-611. Halacka-1394. Broad flan, superb issue for this scarcer type. This two year type (1696, 1702) is fairly scarce. The production of the Prague mint dwindled greatly after the devastation of the Thirty Years War.Pretty coin. NGC MS-63.

I then participate in the Stacks auction (in the lobby on my way to the NY Club Dinner, using my cell phone) - tougher posthumous double taler that sold well under what it would in Europe.

AUSTRIA. ND (1601-04). 2 Taler. Hall Mint. Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Taler. DAV-8119. M/T-308/310 (Die 1/3). Engraver: Peter Hartenbeck. "Reiherhut" type that appears in European auctions from time to time with relative scarcity. A few tiny natural planchet flaws on the archduke's portrait but fully struck. Lovely old cabinet tone displaying an attractive dove grey with a heather purple sheen and highlights amongst the devices of gold and red hues. This is generally considered to be a posthumous issue, dated 1595. Davenport notes a considerable number of talers and multiple talers struck for the archduke, DAV-8088 thru DAV-8103, all without dates. Good eye appeal and very attractive. NGC AU-53.

On the second and last day for me, I met up with Atlas. There was one distinct coin there which made sense to pursue especially due to James's effort to accomodate the sale. Thank you!

HUNGARY. 1896-KB Taler. X-13; Herinek-1106. Resembling the Emperor Ferdinand I (1526-1564) design. Millenium coinage for the celebration of the 1000 years for the conquest of Hungary. Obv: Half-length bust right holding orb and sceptre. Rev: Madonna and child above shield. Original strike. 100 pieces minted. Superbly toned matte gem, an extremely rare type and one of the finest surviving examples. NGC MS-65.

Last but not least - I brought my 8 year old daughter (who loves coins or maybe the attention) to the show. She held a 6 Taler coin at Kunker's table. They let her do it while I was saying "don't drop it!".

EVillageProwler · January 14, 2018 6:31AM

@Zohar,

Good to see you again. Despite your purchases, I think the time spent with your daughter will prove to be the most cherished. Mazel tov.

EVP

BillyKingsley · January 14, 2018 7:06AM

Your posts are still among my favorites after all these years I've been away from the forum. Fantastic as always!

TwoKopeiki · January 14, 2018 10:03AM

It was good seeing you again @Zohar . Best of luck with the move! Thank you for showing me that Rudolf II - that's a very special coin.

Bob13 · January 14, 2018 10:59AM

Wow! That Rudolf II Taler was on my Watch/Dream List. Unfortunately my Powerball tickets did not come through.

Thanks for sharing the videos - looks amazing!

bidask · January 14, 2018 11:28AM

Zohar

Great o see you. You are a true gentleman and passionate collector.

Great focused purchases.

Not like me!

asheland · January 14, 2018 1:43PM

Great thread and amazing coins! It's cool to have your daughter involved in the hobby... That's awesome!

Kkathyl · January 14, 2018 1:50PM

Great report thanks for sharing. Nice pick ups too. Daughter is adorable.

coinkat · January 14, 2018 1:58PM

Great report and great having the opportunity to chat. Best wishes with your future endeavors

giorgio11 · January 14, 2018 2:15PM

@Zohar your collecting tastes are more advanced than mine, as is your wallet, seemingly, but you have amazing taste in coins and I love your acquisitions! European thalers is an area I know nothing about, and I long ago learned in numismatics not to spend a great deal without learning everything you reasonably can first! Thanks for sharing your numismatic passion, both here and on your website!

Kind regards,

George

Nap · January 14, 2018 2:27PM

Great stuff Zohar!

Iosephus · January 14, 2018 3:12PM

Wonderful coins, and it was great to get a chance to see you briefly yesterday. Best of the luck with the move!

marcmoish · January 14, 2018 6:32PM

@giorgio11 said:
@Zohar your collecting tastes are more advanced than mine, as is your wallet, seemingly, but you have amazing taste in coins and I love your acquisitions! European thalers is an area I know nothing about, and I long ago learned in numismatics not to spend a great deal without learning everything you reasonably can first! Thanks for sharing your numismatic passion, both here and on your website!

Kind regards,

George

totally agreed George my exact thoughts.

Z, those newps are super..period!

Zohar · January 14, 2018 9:04PM

You all are very kind. Thank you very much.

Stork · January 14, 2018 9:22PM

It was great to have had the chance to meet you! Lovely coins, but more importantly you had a great time with your daughter. Safe travels and I fully expect that you will still 'hang out' here (and make at least some of the shows, travel permitting).

SYRACUSIAN · January 16, 2018 4:39AM

The Rudolph Taler NGC MS67* is true eye candy, and a coin that you just can't say no to it. I've noticed the glittery blue nails of your daughter Z., and it reminded me how often I have to play bad cop and ask my seven year old to remove the polish and that she's in first grade, while she's having fun with her mother. I'll show her that pic.

Let's see if you'll do NYINC next year too.

brg5658 · January 16, 2018 10:30AM

Absolutely amazing coins. Congratulations!!

Stork · January 16, 2018 11:26AM

A little late to add this, but I hope your travels went smoothly!

worldcoinguy · January 16, 2018 1:39PM

My New York Show Summary

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