An Ending, A Beginning: John Kraljevich Americana
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Howdy all:
Here's some fresh news. I've quit my job to go out on my own. The last seven years working at the old B+M, then ANR, and most recently Stack's have been grand, but the time has come to establish my own firm.
Details are still being worked out. You all are the very first to hear the good news.
Thanks for all past and future support!
JK
An Ending, A Beginning: John Kraljevich Americana
John Kraljevich Parts Ways With Stack’s, Founds Firm
(New York, New York – August 14) I am pleased to announce that today marks the formation of my first independent firm after a dozen years as a numismatic cataloguer. The firm, to be known as John Kraljevich Americana and Numismatics, will be based here in New York City and specialize in the types of early American historical items in which my interest has become widely known: colonial, pre-Federal, and early Mint coins up to the introduction of steam; early American paper money; American historical medals; and unusual paper and metallic Americana. Consulting, research, and auction representation – tasks for which my professional background have prepared me well – will also be offered to my new clientele.
Though this new beginning is exciting for me, I will miss the collegiality and knowledge of my long-time associates in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Through three different company names (Bowers and Merena, American Numismatic Rarities, Stack’s), a core group persisted of which I remain proud to have been a part. Eighteen years ago this week, I met Q. David Bowers. As a wide-eyed boy of eleven years, I resolved that by the age of 30 I’d be either the Phillies starting third baseman or an independent professional numismatist. Dave was my numismatic Mike Schmidt: a man to be emulated. After a high-school era stint with McCawley and Grellman Auctions – the first brave souls to hire me as a cataloguer – and a short career in radio, Dave Bowers and Chris Karstedt wooed me to the small town of Wolfeboro to begin to realize my dream.
New things to learn came with the ferocity of water from a fire hose once I began my full-time career, and I tried my best to drink in as much as I could. Now, seven full years later, I feel prepared to depart the New York offices of Stack’s and ready to offer what I’ve learned to collectors and fellow professionals. I will continue to consult with Stack’s on special projects and will maintain a warm relationship with those on staff. My time with the firm has been educational and enjoyable, and I’m thankful the position brought me here to New York.
My life has revolved around numismatics since my youth. The pursuit dovetailed nicely with my passion for American history and the joy I’ve always found in treasure hunting. In the years since this path began, as my involvement turned from amateur to scholarly to professional, I’ve been fortunate to serve as an instructor at the ANA Summer Seminar, a consultant to Colonial Williamsburg and the Smithsonian Institution among other museums, and a columnist in Numismatist and Coin World. My work has appeared in numerous publications and I’ve been honored to assist authors from Dave Bowers to Ken Bressett to Eric Newman with their books. My role in promoting, researching, and cataloguing collections such as the Eliasberg and Norweb cabinets has allowed me to speak for numismatics to a wide variety of morning newspapers both big and small, CNN, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, British Broadcasting Company, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the state news service of Pakistan, and even a morning radio show in Bogota, Colombia. I’ve shown coins to Leona Helmsley and returned a coin to Willis DuPont. It was a special recognition to be the youngest member ever elected to the prestigious Rittenhouse Society and an honor to catalogue the first collection of American medals to ever break the $1,000,000 mark, the cabinet of Lucien LaRiviere. The NLG has recognized my work on several occasions, and it’s still gratifying every time I realize someone besides my mother reads the words I compose to share my enthusiasm for numismatics.
Details of my new business are still being arranged. Email will be the easiest way to reach me for the time being at jkamericana@gmail.com. A website at www.jkamericana.com is being built and will, in the future, include listings of interesting objects for sale, research articles, and commentary. My new mailing address will be John Kraljevich Americana, Ansonia Station, PO Box 237188, New York, NY 10023-7188. I invite correspondence, and I would be grateful for new friends to introduce themselves at an upcoming show.
Here's some fresh news. I've quit my job to go out on my own. The last seven years working at the old B+M, then ANR, and most recently Stack's have been grand, but the time has come to establish my own firm.
Details are still being worked out. You all are the very first to hear the good news.
Thanks for all past and future support!
JK
An Ending, A Beginning: John Kraljevich Americana
John Kraljevich Parts Ways With Stack’s, Founds Firm
(New York, New York – August 14) I am pleased to announce that today marks the formation of my first independent firm after a dozen years as a numismatic cataloguer. The firm, to be known as John Kraljevich Americana and Numismatics, will be based here in New York City and specialize in the types of early American historical items in which my interest has become widely known: colonial, pre-Federal, and early Mint coins up to the introduction of steam; early American paper money; American historical medals; and unusual paper and metallic Americana. Consulting, research, and auction representation – tasks for which my professional background have prepared me well – will also be offered to my new clientele.
Though this new beginning is exciting for me, I will miss the collegiality and knowledge of my long-time associates in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Through three different company names (Bowers and Merena, American Numismatic Rarities, Stack’s), a core group persisted of which I remain proud to have been a part. Eighteen years ago this week, I met Q. David Bowers. As a wide-eyed boy of eleven years, I resolved that by the age of 30 I’d be either the Phillies starting third baseman or an independent professional numismatist. Dave was my numismatic Mike Schmidt: a man to be emulated. After a high-school era stint with McCawley and Grellman Auctions – the first brave souls to hire me as a cataloguer – and a short career in radio, Dave Bowers and Chris Karstedt wooed me to the small town of Wolfeboro to begin to realize my dream.
New things to learn came with the ferocity of water from a fire hose once I began my full-time career, and I tried my best to drink in as much as I could. Now, seven full years later, I feel prepared to depart the New York offices of Stack’s and ready to offer what I’ve learned to collectors and fellow professionals. I will continue to consult with Stack’s on special projects and will maintain a warm relationship with those on staff. My time with the firm has been educational and enjoyable, and I’m thankful the position brought me here to New York.
My life has revolved around numismatics since my youth. The pursuit dovetailed nicely with my passion for American history and the joy I’ve always found in treasure hunting. In the years since this path began, as my involvement turned from amateur to scholarly to professional, I’ve been fortunate to serve as an instructor at the ANA Summer Seminar, a consultant to Colonial Williamsburg and the Smithsonian Institution among other museums, and a columnist in Numismatist and Coin World. My work has appeared in numerous publications and I’ve been honored to assist authors from Dave Bowers to Ken Bressett to Eric Newman with their books. My role in promoting, researching, and cataloguing collections such as the Eliasberg and Norweb cabinets has allowed me to speak for numismatics to a wide variety of morning newspapers both big and small, CNN, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, British Broadcasting Company, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the state news service of Pakistan, and even a morning radio show in Bogota, Colombia. I’ve shown coins to Leona Helmsley and returned a coin to Willis DuPont. It was a special recognition to be the youngest member ever elected to the prestigious Rittenhouse Society and an honor to catalogue the first collection of American medals to ever break the $1,000,000 mark, the cabinet of Lucien LaRiviere. The NLG has recognized my work on several occasions, and it’s still gratifying every time I realize someone besides my mother reads the words I compose to share my enthusiasm for numismatics.
Details of my new business are still being arranged. Email will be the easiest way to reach me for the time being at jkamericana@gmail.com. A website at www.jkamericana.com is being built and will, in the future, include listings of interesting objects for sale, research articles, and commentary. My new mailing address will be John Kraljevich Americana, Ansonia Station, PO Box 237188, New York, NY 10023-7188. I invite correspondence, and I would be grateful for new friends to introduce themselves at an upcoming show.
John Kraljevich Americana
Betts medals, colonial coins, US Mint medals, foreign coins found in early America, and other numismatic Americana
Betts medals, colonial coins, US Mint medals, foreign coins found in early America, and other numismatic Americana
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Jeremy
CONGRATS!!! JK
And Good Luck!!!!!
steve
You're one of the smartest guys in the biz....I'm sure you'll do well.
I look forward to your colonial offerings.
Best of Luck. You have the enthusism, knowledge and skill to be terrific success.
I like the idea of focus on a true collectors area (Colonials).
Maybe you could hook me up with a job after college!
Good luck!
Mark Hooten
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For those who don't yet know it, JK happens to be one of the great numismatists of our time -- a true national treasure.
See you in Long Beach. I'm guessing you'll be getting a table there?
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Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Hell, I don't need to exercise.....I get enough just pushing my luck.
The best of luck to you, brother. I envy you! Getting out on your own and doing what you love.
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Take Care.
Find yourself a good office manager/bookkeeper. I married mine!
Puro's Coins and Jewelry
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Buy, sell and trade all coins, US paper money, jewelry, diamonds and anything made of gold, silver or platinum.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
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<< <i> Now all I have to do is get his old job.
I already FedEx'd my resume to QDB, with a box of chocolates and some roses.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
<< <i>
<< <i> Now all I have to do is get his old job.
I already FedEx'd my resume to QDB, with a box of chocolates and some roses.
I thought such actions would get me a position working for Laura. She still hasn't thanked me for the chocolate kisses and brown wheaties
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Congratulations on your new venture. With your talent, you'll be a big success.
Best wishes,
President
PCGS CoinFacts - the Internet Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
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Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?
Best of luck
Check out some of my 1794 Large Cents on www.coingallery.org
You have one of the very best minds in the business, and a wonderful personality to boot. I would wish you luck, but you don't need it. Knock 'em dead.
D
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
<< <i>Nought venture, nought have. You'll flourish! One question, though: How big is a post office branch with boxes that number up to 237188? >>
Six digit P.O. Box numbers are pretty standard now, the first two digits being the last two digits of the zip code where the box is located.
TD
Good choice! You wouldn't look nearly as smart in a baseball uniform...
Keep up the wonderful research and writing, along with selling a few coins.