Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show

The Las Vegas Numismatic Society 50th Anniversary Coin Show will be held March 1-3, 2013 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino, 2411 W. Sahara, Las Vegas, NV 89102.

The show opens Friday at 10am to 6pm. Saturday hours are 10am to 6 pm, Sunday opens at 10am and closes at 3pm.

With the price of gold at historical highs, many people are exploring the sale and purchase of gold and silver coins. A mere half dollar dated 1964 or earlier is trading at over $9.00 and a silver dime at over $1.80.
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Learn and trade for three days in an exciting competitive marketplace of over 200 numismatic professionals. Buy and sell old gold and silver coins. Get a free appraisal! Shop for an unusual gift. Learn about history. Support community service. Enjoy a great day with the whole family!

The seminar line-up on Saturday offers a great opportunity to learn from the industry's leading experts. The Silver Dollar seminar will be conducted by John Highfill and C Logan McKechnie. Highfill authored The Comprehensive Silver Dollar Encyclopedia and founded the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, now the second largest dealer organization in the world. McKechnie added over 200 silver dollar varieties and revisions to the VAM list and publishes the annual VAM Retail Price Guide. Seminar starts at 12 noon. Seating is limited.

On Friday, Panda collectors can enrich their knowledge at the Panda seminar featuring Peter Anthony, author of Gold and Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide. Anthony writes a monthly column for World Coin News, publishes the China Pricepedia and is a consultant for NGC. Recently he was mentioned as resource in article by Matthew-Asia, a private investment company with 19.7 billion invested in Asia. Seminar begins Friday at 2:45pm. Jeff Shevlin, American Numismatic executive director, will be speaking at 1:00pm on Adding Value to the ANA Membership.

ANACS, America's oldest third party authentication and grading service, will be accepting submissions onsite.

Over $50,000,000 worth of rare coins, currency, stamps, collectibles and jewelry will be on display, including the 1893-S Morgan silver dollar, rare Civil War currency, gold nuggets, jewelry, casino chips, vintage silver items, Victorian tokens, ancient coins, casino chips and other collectibles.

Numismatic supplies dealer, Scott Western will be offering a full selection of coin currency, stamp collecting supplies, including loupes and reference books.

Throughout the show, young numismatist activities will be offered for ages 6-12, including mini coin classes and free coins for kids! Walter Ostromecki, American Numismatic Association vice president, will be conducting a Treasure Hunt on Saturday.

A Boy Scout coin collecting merit badge workshop is taught on Saturday at 9:30am by Patti Finner, former American Numismatic Association vice-president. Call 715-445-3468 or go online for Boy Scout preregistration.

The Las Vegas Numismatic Society provides scholarships to young Nevadan collegiate and numismatic education to the community.

This annual show features dealers in US and world coins, currency, stamps, ancients, jewelry and collectibles, seminars, supplies, exhibits and young collector activities. Free numismatic gift will be given to the first 300 attendees per day!

Rare coins showcased at the event include a 1794 Large Cent MS66 BN Head of 1794 PCGS. Only 1 of 3 known with estimated value $200,000, shown courtesy of Leo Frese Coins and Collectibles. Another exceptional example that can be seen at the show is an 1827 50C PF65 CAMEO NGC, with an estimated value of $125,000. There were only ten minted of this Bust Half Dollar, with only one known in this grade and cameo. Other coins presented are a 1929 Saint Gauden’s $20 gold piece in MS65 PCGS estimated at $75,000 and an 1896 Morgan $1 PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO NGC, 1 of 6 graded, with estimated value of $35,000, courtesy of Certified Asset Management International.

The host hotel is the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. Call 800-634-3101 for reservations or book online at www.ckshows.com. Use code PCILVC4 for the event rate of $52 Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and $79 Friday and Saturday.

Exhibitor set-up and early bird entry hours are Thursday, February 28 from 2pm to 7pm.

The Las Vegas Numismatic Society provides scholarships to young Nevadan collegiate and numismatic education to the community. This 50th annual event is a tremendous opportunity for everyone to learn about coin and currency collecting and the history of money.

Public admission is $3 (for all three days) and a coupon is downloadable online. There is free admission for members of any coin or stamp club, seniors 65 or over, military in uniform and children 8 years old or younger. Early bird or visiting dealer admission is $40. For more details, visit www.ckshows.com, email info@ckshows.com or call 888-330-5188 or 800-208-1810.

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