Question about the Summer ANA in Pittsburgh would you like to see Abe Lincoln and or Ben Franklin

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Question about the Summer ANA in Pittsburgh would you like to see Abe Lincoln and or Ben Franklin

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  • BillDugan1959
    BillDugan1959 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A private poll would be better.

    Perhaps an actor portraying Andrew W. Mellon would be more Pittsburgh-ish.

  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Would they be focused on numismatic subjects?

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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  • FunwithMPL
    FunwithMPL Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
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    Neither one

    I'm going to the show to look at coins.

    Collector
  • Namvet69
    Namvet69 Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Neither one

    I'd rather see Big Bird. Peace Roy

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin

    Both.... The impersonators add a fun element to shows....and kids like them as well.... Cheers, RickO

  • CCGGG
    CCGGG Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ben Franklin

    Between the two, probably Ben Franklin... History depicts him as brilliant and a founding father... Plus I like Franklin halves. :)

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ben Franklin

    ben franklin would be good to see but not seeing either one would suit me just fine

  • ShadyDave
    ShadyDave Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ben Franklin

    Who doesn't love a good mullet? I hope the CAC mascot can make bail so they can make another appearance.

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,391 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin

    Seeing them together would be double the fun.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

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  • sparky64
    sparky64 Posts: 7,063 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin

    Both were at FUN and seemed to be quite popular.

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

    My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress

  • Oldhoopster
    Oldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin

    Personally, I could do without them, but they seem to generate PR from the local media. Why not have them show up. Maybe a little TV coverage will help to draw some new blood to the show. It can't hurt

    Member of the ANA since 1982
  • shorecoll
    shorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ben Franklin

    How about Joseph Wharton handing out Nickels? I'd say you could show him bribing congresscritters, but that's too common these days.

    ANA-LM, NBS, EAC
  • opportunity
    opportunity Posts: 1,067 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'd rather see the show in a more accessible city, for starters.

    Early American Copper, Bust and Seated.

  • Oldhoopster
    Oldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin

    @opportunity said:
    I'd rather see the show in a more accessible city, for starters.

    Accessibility is relative. Pittsburgh and/or the mid-atlantic is easier and more cost effective for me.

    Member of the ANA since 1982
  • PANcoins
    PANcoins Posts: 2 ✭
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    Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin

    As host organization, we are working to get Abe and Ben together again.

  • FunwithMPL
    FunwithMPL Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
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    Neither one

    If it cost money to have those two to appear at a show. I would rather have the money go to a YN's activity.

    Collector
  • krueger
    krueger Posts: 946 ✭✭✭✭
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    What about George Washington hero of the the battle of Monongahela
    10 mi east of Pittsburg .French and Indian war. 9 July 1755.
    general Braddock was killed and GW took command. Indians
    Shot four bullet holes thru his coat and two horses from under him but he did not get a scratch.
    They thought something special about him.,
    Not a fictional tale, In Douglas Freemans 7 volume biography and others.

    I may check out site in August when I attend this years ANA show.

    Krueger

  • cardinal
    cardinal Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ben Franklin

    Ben Franklin created the Libertas Americana medal to celebrate and memorialize the United State's success in the Revolutionary War, which was overlooked by the Continental Congress. Aside from that, the Ben Franklin actor is a very nice gentleman and I have spoken with him on a number of occasions.

    At the ANA last year, both actors were present. I overheard Abe Lincoln telling Ben Franklin, "I've read everything you ever wrote!" Ben responded instantly, saying, "Really? I've not read anything YOU wrote!"

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