Numismatic Autographs
I posted something similar to this in the Facebook group some time back, but I'm genuinely curious if anyone here has a collection of numismatic autographs. Over the past few years I have written to several numismatic authors and notables.
Harvey Stack
Q. David Bowers
Kenneth Bressett
Clifford Mishler
Bill Fivaz
John Wexler
Leroy Van Allen
Comments
Mike
Level 7
When a famous engraver sits down and signs fine hundred labels he gets paid for that. It is in the cost of the eagle. They don't spend three hours and not get paid. Baseball works the same way.I also have A card collection. I like them and for value is 10 times more than a coin. My son cam over the other day. He said how are the cards doing I said great. He left with four cards worth 45,0000 dollars. Not even signed. !I bought a store for my wife years ago it was fun. Thanks!!
Mike
Level 7
I was talking about the signatures on the labels. They include the cost of the signature in the overall cost of the slabbed coin.Sorry if I wasn't clear.. Mike
RyanK96
Level 3
Whoops my mistake!
user_9073
Level 5
The "Contributors To This Edition" page of the 2023 Redbook as over 90 contributors. I have seen people at shows trying to get as many autographs as possible of the people on that list. An ambitious project to say the least.
Kevin Leab
Level 4
I only have a few autographed "Red Books" signed by Kenneth Bressett and Richard S Yeoman. Mr Bressett has always been gracious to me when asked.
Rebelfire76
Level 4
If I had a chance to have my Red Book(s) or Blue Book(s) autographed, I probably would. But numismatics autographs aren’t something I’ve gotten into yet. I definitely see the appeal though, especially considering the amount literature and collectible items out there.
Long Beard
Level 5
I have several. John Mercanti being the most, on nearly all of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagles I possess (listed on my blog collection), the three U.S. Bicentennial issues signed by each reverse artist, Anthony Swiatek's signed copy of Silver and Gold Commnemoratives and Roger Burdette's Renaissance of American Coinage to list some.
Kepi
Level 6
These are cool! I have some of my numismatic books that are signed by the authors. ; )
coinsbygary
Level 5
I have "From Mine to Mint" signed by Roger Burdette and "Truth Seeker, The Life of Eric P. Newman" signed by Eric P. Newman!
Longstrider
Level 6
I do have a few from coin shows and when I buy the numi book from the author. Nice picture of Leroy. Thanks. Unique collection.
AC coin$
Level 6
It is great to have such collected items. Numismatists are magnificent historians too. Always a plus in your inventory.
Mike
Level 7
I don't collect them but I bought a book written by Karen M Lee called The Sketchbook of George T.Morgan. She had signed the book. Its not that expensive and a great book. I do not know if there still signed. Lots of luck with your collection!! Plus I have labels signed by some. But I remember the old saying buy the coin not the label. By the way you pay for that signature!!
RyanK96
Level 3
Every signature I've gotten has been free, (except the cost of postage). I did buy a copy of A Penny Saved at the National Money Show in Colorado Springs in March which Ken Bressett signed for me, but I was going to get a copy anyway and I had been wanting to meet him for years, so I definitely took advantage of the opportunity.