T he P lanchet- I . C. C. NOVEMBER 2023

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A.N.A. C-131170 - I.S.N.A. LM 243 - C.S.N.S. L-600

Established 1939 and celebrating over 80 years of service
to the coin collector.

The next meeting will be November 20th, 2023
Monthly meetings of the Indianapolis Coin Club are held the third Monday of each month at
the Northside Events and Social Club 2100 E. 71st Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Meetings consist of a business session, educational program, an intermission, and anumismatic auction.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.
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As hopefully all of our members know, the ICC has a library that is free to use for it's members. The
current list of library books is available on the ICC website. Jim Sukup usually brings a few books
each month but we want to make sure that everyone is aware of the books that are available.
Email Jim prior to the meeting and he will bring your selection if it is available.

jsukup@rpiratings.com

Th is M on t h s Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am Will Be:
November 20th, 2023
Meeting start time: 7:00 PMAn n u al St at e of t h e Hobby
Addr essby M ar k Eber h ar dt2

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A Few Words From Your Pr esident
by Sharon Bower
It is November and it is election time for the Indianapolis Coin Club. The coin club will
be meeting again in November, this is our last planned meeting for the year. Thefollowing positions will be voted on at the club meeting:
Of f ice

Nam e

Pr esiden t

Sharon Bower

Vice-Pr esiden t

Donn Wray

Secr et ar yJim Sukup

Tr easu r er

Gerald CorazSgt -at -Ar m s

Jim Warden

Edit orChris Bower

Past Pr esiden t

Jim Sukup

Dir ect or 24-25

Louise Boling

Dir ect or 24-25

Jeff Bercovitz

Dir ect or 24-25

Steve Howery

Nom in ees

Hope you all had some spooky Halloween fun. It is hard to believe that fall is in fullswing and soon we will be bundling up and donning our winter gear preparing for thewhite stuff! As I write this, we are only 44 days away from Christmas! I look forward toseeing you at the upcoming meeting.
Sh ar on Bow er
Clu b Pr esiden t
Edit or ?s Not e:
The views expressed in any article aresolely those of the author and do not
represent the views of the ICC, nor does
the ICC endorse any advertiser.

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A Basic Guide To Creating a Coin Exhibit
by William Smith

In 1998 I put together my first exhibit. It was at a local show put onby the Ocean County coin club in New Jersey. It was a display of Africanbanknotes. While I didn?t win any awards, I got a lot of positive
comments. This inspired and encouraged me to keep exhibiting my coins.
When I wasn?t exhibiting, I became an exhibit judge for my club.
Eventually I became the exhibits director for several years. Along the way
I acquired lots of knowledge and enjoyed myself immensely.
When it comes to exhibiting your coins, there is a lot of things toconsider. Here I will provide a basic guide on how to create and exhibit.
The first thing is deciding on a theme. This should be in your collecting
area, but doesn?t have to be. For my first exhibit, I had been collecting
African coins and banknotes for years. So, this is where I started.
Now consider that you will have asmall area to fill. A common
mistake is overfilling the display
case with coins. If you do this, firstthe exhibit can look cluttered. In
addition, you will not have enoughroom for the writing part of theexhibit. This includes a clear bold
title, a quick summary of the exhibit and descriptions of the coins. The
best exhibits have a balance between the written information and thecoins,
Now select the coins. Keep inmind that while rarity can be afactor in exhibits, the display withthe most expensive coins might not
win. You don?t have to spend
thousands of dollars to create anaward-winning exhibit. It?s theoverall effect that counts. Don?tworry about how expensive yourcoins are. Stick to your theme when4

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selecting the coins. This helps to create a clear vision of your exhibit?sgoal.
Now research your coins a little. What information do you put in theexhibit? It can vary a little, but here are the basics. Put the type of coin,
the country for foreign coins, the mintage if known, maybe the coin?scomposition, this should be typed on a small piece of paper which will beplaced next to the coin. If you want you can also add where you obtained
the coin. A common mistake is to over research the exhibit and include tomuch information. What happens then is that the coins become lost in
the sea of information.
Now write a brief description of your exhibit. State your goals here.
Ideally this is the place to tell where you got the coins, for example I whento China in the year 2000. Thus, in my description, I stated that I obtained
the coins while in China. Tell theviewer what these coins mean toyou. Why did you choose this topic?
But also keep the summary brief.
The best exhibits let the coins dothe talking.
Now consider what to mount theexhibit on. The best displays use apiece of wood or hard plastic that ismeasured to the size of the display
case. This is then covered in felt
cloth. However, I have seen great exhibits mounted on poster paper. The
biggest advantage to using the wood or plastic, is that despite being
professional looking, you can continually reuse it. Also consider the colorof the exhibit. Sometimes, you can tie the color into the exhibit?s theme.
For my Chinese exhibit I used red cloth, since red symbolizes happinessthere. However, be careful with the color. A display of silver coins would
not look great on a grey background. The coins wouldn?t stand out. Pick acolor that compliments the display.
Finally, practice setting up the coins. Most clubs or shows will havecases. So, at first just arrange them on the mounting surface. Doing sowill make it go a lot faster on the day of the show. Once you are at the5Issue# 649

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show, find the case and slide the mounting surface in first then arrange
the coins. Now step back, make sure the display case is locked, then enjoy
the show.
There are a few mistakes to avoid. One is putting your name on theexhibit. This especially true if the exhibits will be judged. Judges should beimpartial. If they see your name in there, it might affect this. As apersonal opinion, I like to take the coins out of the holders if they are inthe cardboard 2 x 2 holders. Doing so lets the viewers see the coin notthe holder. Another is not having fun. Enjoy creating an exhibit. Hopefully,
this basic guide can help you get started. Along the way you will have fun,gain knowledge, and help the hobby.

Your auction lots could be listed right here.
Any active ICC member can put lots in to our monthly auctions.
Send them to the editor by the Thursday before each months meeting.

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Adver t ise in t h e In dian apolis Coin Clu b
New slet t er !
Th e cost is on ly $35.00 f or a bu sin ess car d size adf or 11 issu es!

PLEASE try to have correct change, or at least use
smaller bills, to pay for auction items that you win.
Especially troublesome are $50's and $100's whichquickly drain the change that is available. That change ispersonal money, and it will be greatly appreciated by thechanger and auction assistants to make giving changeeasier and more efficient.

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November 2023 Auction Lotsfor 11/20/2023
DescriptionGrade

Additional Notes

Starting Price$5 1929 Nation Bank Note

Fine

Chase NB of NYC$25.00$10 1929 National Bank Note

F-VF

American NB of St Paul$30.00

CV=$116$50.00Foreign Coin Clot 20 pieces
1937 Great Britain Crown

Unc

Silver$50.001935 $1 Silver Certificates

Unc

1935B

$13.00

Unc

1935D$17.00

Unc

1935E$10.00Unc

1935G w/Motto$30.00

Unc

1935H$14.00Take The Sheet (next 5 items)$75.00Barber 10 Cent 1914 D

AU$28.00Barber 25 Cent 1907 O

VF$30.00Barber 25 Cent 1914 D

VG$11.00Barber 50 Cent 1902 S

G$20.00Barber 50 Cent 1914 S

G$19.00Take The Sheet (next 5 items)$100.00

Sweden 1921 2 Kronor

400 Years of Gustav$18.00Sweden 1989 200 Kronor

BU

Hockey .8029 oz Silver$28.00

Canada 1987 Silver Dollar

Specimen

Davis Strait$12.00Sweden 1978 Mint Set KM-MS8

CV=$27.50$17.00West Germany 2001G Proof Set

Karlsruhe$40.00Take The Sheet (next 5 items)$125.00

1963 $1 Boston FRN

CU

$4.00

1950B $5 Chicago FRN

CU$20.001950C $5 Chicago FRN

AU$12.00

1985 & 1995 $5.00 Chicago FRN

CU$22.00

1950D & 1963 $10.00 Chicago FRN

CUSame signatures
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M in u t es of t h e ICC M eet in g on Oct ober 16, 2023
Open - The meeting was held at the Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71 St.,
Indianapolis, Indiana, which was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by ICC President Sharon Bower.
The At t en dan ce Pr ize was a 1941 Walking Liberty half dollar donated by William Eckberg.
There were ?? people in attendance.
The Secr et ar y 's Repor t for September 2023 was accepted as published in the Planchet, by aduly made motion that was seconded and passed by the membership. The Tr easu r er 'sRepor t for September 2023 was accepted as published in the Planchet, by a duly mademotion that was seconded and passed by the membership.
Visit or s? We had three visitors, one a Boy Scout looking for a counselor for the Coin
Collecting merit badge.
Repor t s of Com m it t ees? There were no reports from any of the Committees.
Old Bu sin ess? There was no old business that was reported on.
New Bu sin ess? The ICC Holiday Party will be held at the K of C at 6:00 p.m. on December 5,2023. Chris Bower announced that the ISNA State Show will be out by the Airport at theWyndham Hotel on the west side. Thursday 10/26 is dealer set-up day. Volunteers to help
are sought. Hours are 8:00 to about 2:00 for set up; early bird passes for that day are $50.
Joe Boling?s trophy, a crystal obelisk, awarded upon his induction to the ANA Numismatist Hallof Fame was exhibited.
Nu m ism at ic Fin ds: Chris Bower, who has become something of an authority on the 1909
Hudson-Fulton Exposition displayed an amazing eBay bargain in the form of a Hudson-Fulton
zither in new condition, with literature and a small book of music. He paid less than $100.
He will begin taking lessons.
Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am : William Eckberg gave the talk on the first coin issued under the U.S.
Constitution, which included background on immediate pre-Constitution patterns and then adetailed discussion of the pattern cent ?Judd-6? including analysis of die characteristics foundon other early issues of that time such as the half-disme.
Au ct ion - The auction was very light due to Exhibit Night. There were 7 auction sheets, with$7.00 going to the Club.
Fif t y-Fif t y Dr aw in g: The prize for the 50/50 drawing totaled $96.00, with the club receiving$49.00 and the winner $48.00. The At t en dan ce Pr ize was also awarded.
The meeting was adjou r n ed at ??? p.m. The next meeting will be on Monday, November 20,2023.
Respectfully submitted,

Gary Selig, thru Don Wray for Jim Sukup

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In dian apolis Coin Clu b
2023 M eet in g Dat es & Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am s
January 16, 2023 - ?1933 US Gold and Executive Order 6102?-by Kurt Miller* Prize sponsor: Kurt MillerFebruary 22, 2023 - 'Karl Goetz - Misunderstood?? - by Christopher Bower* Prize sponsor: Christopher Bower
March 20, 2023 - 'Buffalo Nickels' - by Vinton Dove* Prize sponsor: Gerald Coraz
April 17, 2023 - 'Episcopal War Service Crosses: A Mark of Identity? - by Louise Boling* Prize sponsor: Louise BolingMay 15, 2023 - 'Official Counterfeiting' - Joseph Boling* Prize sponsor: Joseph Boling
June 19, 2023 - 'Indiana National Currency? - by Kevin Hunt
* Prize sponsor: Kevin Hunt
July 17, 2023 - Show and Tell Night* Prize sponsor: Gerald Coraz & Donn Wray
August 21, 2023 - 'Love Tokens Revisited? - by Andy Nahrwold* Prize sponsor: Andy Nahrwold
September 18, 2023 - Exhibit Night* Prize sponsor: I. C. C.
October 16, 2023 - "The First Coin Minted Under the U. S. Constitution' - by William Eckberg* Prize sponsor: William Eckberg
November 20, 2023 - ?The Annual State of the Hobby Address?- Mark Eberhardt* Prize sponsor: T.B.A.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ? NO MEETING - I.C.C. Holiday Banquet* For 2023 we are continuing the 'Attendance Prize' drawing at each monthly meeting as an added incentive
for all I.C.C. members to attend as many meetings as possible and to encourage new membership. Everyone
attending each regular monthly meeting will receive a prize ticket when they arrive at the meeting and sign inat the greeting table. The prize each month will be a 90% silver U.S. Half Dollar (or equivalent value coin, $5 ormore) The I.C.C. Board members and officers as well as several I.C.C. members chose to act as sponsors anddonate the monthly prizes rather than funding them from our budget. You'll find the monthly prize sponsor
listed below each monthly meeting date above. You'll just have to show up to see what you may win!
Please keep this in mind each month; regardless of who is giving the monthly program and/or the topic, we owe it tothat person and the membership to remain quiet and pay attention during the program. It?s important that werespect the knowledge that is being shared with us as well as the time and effort the speaker is donating to our club.
The same rules should apply to our monthly auctions; please remain quiet and pay attention. Thank you.

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Tr easu r er 's Repor t f or Sept em ber 2023:
Here is my treasurer 's report. The club has $25,073.76 currently in its checking account. After the Octobermeeting, I deposited $56 into the club account and have just written the check for the November meeting.
That's my report.

Jerry C.

$3827.44

Th e 2023 In dian apolis Coin Clu b
Of f icer s an d Boar d M em ber s:
President
Sharon Bower
Vice-President
Don WraySecretary
Jim Sukup
Treasurer
Gerald Coraz
Newsletter Editor
Christopher Bower
Past President
Jim Sukup
Sgt-at-Arms
Jim Warden
Board Member 2023-2024
Vinton DoveBoard Member 2023-2024
Andy Nahrwold
Board Member 2023-2024
Jim Roehrdanz
Board Member 2022-2023
Louise Boling
Board Member 2022-2023
Jeff Bercovitz
Board Member 2022-2023
Steve Howery

Wildm an Coin s
Christopher Bower
ANA# LM7017
Specialist in World Coins,
Tokens, and Medals

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ch r isb8626@m sn .com

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