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Al Levy has Passed Away

SullivanNumismaticsSullivanNumismatics Posts: 848 ✭✭✭✭
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For those of you who do not know, error coin dealer Al Levy passed away from cancer last friday. The error hobby has lost one of its "greats", and he will be greatly missed by friends and the hobby as a whole.
www.sullivannumismatics.com Dealer in Mint Error Coins.

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  • NewEnglandRaritiesNewEnglandRarities Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭✭
    Terrible news. Our prayers are with his family.
    New England Rarities...Dealer In Colonial Coinage and Americana
  • goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He will be missed, I had the pleasure of meeting him and talked with him several times and considered him a friend.
  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭
    What a shame. I bought one of my first slabbed coins from him, a 1909-S/Horiz S ANACS F15 from him.

    -Paul
    Many Quality coins for sale at http://www.CommonCentsRareCoins.com
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,448 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am so sorry to hear this very bad news. I bought many coins from Al and have talk with him at Long Beach.

    He had many awesome error coins in his inventory and had great deal of knowledge on the subject.

    RIP
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A message from Broadstruck:

    OMG as I became totally numb just reading the thread title! image

    I knew something was up as I saw Al's inventory vanish off his website, yet I never expected he was ill.

    Al was truly a pleasure to deal with and I'll miss him dearly, as I did far more business with him then all the other error dealers combined.



  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    a message from keets to Broadstruck....................

    do whatever it takes, dude, but get back here.image
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
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    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>a message from keets to Broadstruck....................

    do whatever it takes, dude, but get back here.image >>

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  • gettyongo12gettyongo12 Posts: 53


    << <i>For those of you who do not know, error coin dealer Al Levy passed away from cancer last friday. The error hobby has lost one of its "greats", and he will be greatly missed by friends and the hobby as a whole. >>



    That's too bad. For those who knew Al, he was one of the few true 'gems' in the error business. He will be sorely missed.
  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am very saddened to hear of this, as many of the coins in my clipped Lincoln set have his pedigree. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person since we lived on opposite coasts but even via email he was always great to deal with and shared his knowledge freely with me when I was just starting off in error coins. Jon if you are able please send along my condolences to his family.


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is sad news. I never met Al, but did a lot of trading with him. He was always fair and a gentleman.

    Lane
    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • OffMetalOffMetal Posts: 1,684 ✭
    I am saddened to hear about this. Although I have never had the opportunity to meet or speak to him, I have bought from him and bid against him on eBay for the past 8 years. My condolences to his family.

    Ben
    -Ben T. * Collector of Errors! * Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • mikeygmikeyg Posts: 1,002 ✭






    Sad news indeed.Condolences to family and friends.
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,421 ✭✭✭✭✭
    im sorry to hear that, my condolances and prayers for the family image
  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    I am sorry to hear of this. It is always the case that we have lost the expertise and knowledge of this area of numismatics when a specialist in this area passes away. Praying for the family. image -Dan
    Numismasource ebay store
  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,964 ✭✭✭✭✭
    RIP

    RIP Mom- 1932-2012
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    My condolances to family.

    Ive had a few chances to deal with him, great stand up sort whom will be greatly missed.
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • ArriJacobArriJacob Posts: 21 ✭✭
    I've knew Al for almost 20 years - what a real great guy! I used to set up next to him at Long Beach for many a year and will miss him. I sold him many error coins and trusted him 110%. I am socked to learn of his passing and even more socked that he did not mention anything to me at the last Long Beach show. RIP my friend.
    In 30+ years I have done nothing positive for the hobby because I'm lazy!

    --------

    Collector of paper money since 1985.

    California & Nevada National Bank "Guru" per Peter Huntoon

    ANA Intern 1990.

    Former member Board of Governors of SPMC.

    Life member SPMC 126

    Life member ANA 4592

    IBNS, FUN, CSNA, NASC, CSNS, etc

  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    Al was a class act! An excellent dealer and person. He helped me out on numerous occasions.

    RIP

    Steve
    U.S. Air Force Security Forces Retired

    In memory of the USAF Security Forces lost: A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 9/28/05; SSgt Brian McElroy, 1/22/06; TSgt Jason Norton, 1/22/06; A1C Lee Chavis, 10/14/06; SSgt John Self, 5/14/07; A1C Jason Nathan, 6/23/07; SSgt Travis Griffin, 4/3/08; 1Lt Joseph Helton, 9/8/09; SrA Nicholas J. Alden, 3/3/2011. God Bless them and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. I will never forget their loss.
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
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    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.

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