Classic cover, and it's still an excellent read 33 years on, IMO. I managed to get my copy signed at Long Beach several years ago by Van Simmons, David Hall, and B. J. Searls.
Classic cover, and it's still an excellent read 33 years on, IMO. I managed to get my copy signed at Long Beach several years ago by Van Simmons, David Hall, and B. J. Searls.
@thebeav said:
Those 1915 AYPE Bear spinners.....Who thinks like that ?
(couldn't find a good photo)
With the 1915 date, I wonder if that's a souvenir from the Panama Pacific Exposition. Very cool.
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"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@thebeav said:
Those 1915 AYPE Bear spinners.....Who thinks like that ?
(couldn't find a good photo)
With the 1915 date, I wonder if that's a souvenir from the Panama Pacific Exposition. Very cool.
Yes, they are from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) and occur in several different types and minor size varieties both with and without PPIE on the spinner. I have not seen any similar items from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) which was held in Seattle in 1909 (and has no connection to bears, California type or other). The spinner token shows up fairly often -- the frame is at least 10x rarer (as on many framed spinners).
There are several types (not expo-related) that substitute humans for the bears but most framed spinners have partial letters that look like gibberish on each side but when spun visually create names or phrases.
@emeraldATV said:
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Do you know, I can see you?
Ok, just a Quickie...
You know your glowing?
I absolutely love your OVERACTIVE imagination and sometimes spend way too much time trying to figure out what you are seeing. Most of the time I don't see it, but I know I'll keep trying.
Even in hard economic times like the 1920s hyperinflation in Germany - the ducat defecating donkey is a wry attempt at humour for an otherwise miserable time.
Tir nam beann, nan gleann, s'nan gaisgeach ~ Saorstat Albanaich a nis!
Even in hard economic times like the 1920s hyperinflation in Germany - the ducat defecating donkey is a wry attempt at humour for an otherwise miserable time.
Very neat note but that isn't ducats. It's "Dukoten Schitt"
Can someone give us a full translation?
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"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
1979 Society of Medalists, struck by the Medallic Art Co. Designed by Linda Harper. Bronze, 71mm. I like how the laughter design has a bright finish and the tears design, dark. American Numismatic Society, 1980.45.1
1984 Society of Medalists, struck by the Medallic Art Co. Designed by Dexter Jones. Bronze, 71mm. The obverse portrays Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837). American Numismatic Society, 0000.999.25921
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Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
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Classic cover, and it's still an excellent read 33 years on, IMO. I managed to get my copy signed at Long Beach several years ago by Van Simmons, David Hall, and B. J. Searls.
Look, stop following me.
Do you know, I can see you?
Ok, just a Quickie...

You know your glowing?
The prices offered in these 1957 ads.
Those 1915 AYPE Bear spinners.....Who thinks like that ?
(couldn't find a good photo)
Very cool!
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I was wondering if others felt that the prices were high and the estimates for future growth in value were off also.
Collector coins for life.
Just playin games, GTAO, and enjoying banknotes. WPM fun to collect.
Wow! I look for these and that's the first I've seen in a spinner!
Simply Awesome!
johnny9434 said: "I shake my head and laugh every time I watch this"
And he is laughing all the way to the bank.
With the 1915 date, I wonder if that's a souvenir from the Panama Pacific Exposition. Very cool.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Old holder! :=)

I think they were, but the other side said AYPE (IIRC).....
The "Kennedy Fiasco" from Laura's perspective.
Yes, they are from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) and occur in several different types and minor size varieties both with and without PPIE on the spinner. I have not seen any similar items from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) which was held in Seattle in 1909 (and has no connection to bears, California type or other). The spinner token shows up fairly often -- the frame is at least 10x rarer (as on many framed spinners).
There are several types (not expo-related) that substitute humans for the bears but most framed spinners have partial letters that look like gibberish on each side but when spun visually create names or phrases.
Yes, My memory stands corrected..... The other side said 'PPIE'......
I absolutely love your OVERACTIVE
imagination and sometimes spend way too much time trying to figure out what you are seeing. Most of the time I don't see it, but I know I'll keep trying.
I find these absolutely hysterical.
Old School!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Even in hard economic times like the 1920s hyperinflation in Germany - the ducat defecating donkey is a wry attempt at humour for an otherwise miserable time.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Very neat note but that isn't ducats. It's "Dukoten Schitt"
Can someone give us a full translation?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
In this way collectors were mocked who collected the emergency money.
I try to translate the text of the old writing in the field:
“A Donkey who shits ducats - we Paderborner don’t have it.
But there are enough donkeys in the world, they buy our paper money.”
Looks whizzed.
Feel for the cherry picker viewing that and trying to closely look with their Loupe, for that certain variety!
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I’m sorry if I’m uneducated but what is the significance of this Quarter?
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
This thread is amusing
German Notgeld
A few more
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.1979 Society of Medalists, struck by the Medallic Art Co. Designed by Linda Harper. Bronze, 71mm. I like how the laughter design has a bright finish and the tears design, dark.


American Numismatic Society, 1980.45.1
1984 Society of Medalists, struck by the Medallic Art Co. Designed by Dexter Jones. Bronze, 71mm. The obverse portrays Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837).


American Numismatic Society, 0000.999.25921
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
Become a member of the American Numismatic Society!
Can we get a look at the obverse
From my very first order a couple years back. And let me tell you something, I was really excited about this one

My first variety find for a Canadian coin!


"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.1931.....Spanky and the Little Rascals
To think, if that's filmed in the 30's? He could be throwing some Standing Liberty's, 1916 Mercs, 3-legged Buffalo's and the rarer Walker's. Lol.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.