T he P lanchet- I . C. C. MARCH 2021

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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 75 years of service
to the coin collector.

The next meeting will be M arch 15th, 2021
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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COVID-19 In f or m at ion

Th e Boar d M em ber s of t h e In dian apolis Coin Clu b h ave been m on it or in g t h e
Covid-19 r epor t s closely.

Here are the restrictions for the Northside Event Center:- No events of more than 50 people- All patrons are required (by Marion County) to wear a mask other than when seatedat a Dining Room table- Guests wear a mask when entering/exiting/using the restroom/etc.
All at t en dees M UST w ear a m ask or f ace cover in g w h ile in side t h e Nor t h side
Even t Cen t er alw ays (n o except ion s an d br in g you r ow n ). If you ar e u n able t ow ear a m ask f or m edical r eason s, please st ay h om e. ALL m ask s M UST be
pr oper ly w or n .
At t en dees w ill sit pr oper ly dist an ced f r om each ot h er . Cou ples/ f am ilies m ay
sit t oget h er , bu t each gr ou p m u st be dist an ced (w e w ill r em ove ch air s t o en su r e
dist an ce).
YNs can cer t ain ly at t en d t h e m eet in g w it h t h eir par en t s.
We w ill h ave an edu cat ion pr ogr am .
We w ill h ave a h ave an au ct ion , w it h ext r a t ables t o spr ead t h in gs ou t an dpeople can look at t h e it em s w ell-spaced apar t .

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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:
March 15th, 2021
Meeting start time: 7:00 PM" Fou r an d Ou t : Th e Sh or t -Lived 20 Cen t Piece"
Presented By: Jim Sukup

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A Few Words From Your Pr esident
by Sharon Bower
Hello members, old and new. We are progressing through the first months of2021 while trying to get past the pandemic woes of 2020. Many have lost friends andloved ones because of the pandemic. I extend my warmest condolences to all of you.
But now with new vaccines available many of our members will be eligible to receive
these medications soon. Even though we did have a few in-person meetings last year,
I am hoping that we can resume more this year. But I understand that there aremembers who do not want to attend in person meetings. The board has decided that
we will have ZOOM capabilities at the in-person meetings. I?m glad that we have a way
to communicate even through these tough times. I hope everyone is enjoying ourhobby and continues to invest in the finest coin club in the world.

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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Get t in g t o Kn ow You r Coin s
By Sharon Bower

Coin collectors seem to have a language all their own when it comes to
describing the features of their coins. Each part of a coin's design has a distinct name.
Getting to know the proper name for each part will help you describe your coins toother collectors.

A Coin's Sides
Coins have three sides: front, back and edge. The front side of a coin is known
as the obverse. This side is often called the "heads" side because many coins
throughout history have depicted a person on their obverse.
The back side of a coin is called the reverse or "tails" side. The reverse of a coinoften has a design that is symbolic of the country that issued it. For example, theobverse of the US five cent coin (or nickel) features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, thethird president of the United States. The reverse of the coin features the home ofJefferson - Monticello - which has become a famous US landmark.
The third side of a coin is its edge. On a US dime, quarter or half dollar, theedge is "reeded" which refers to the grooves that are struck into the coin. The US cent(or penny) and nickel have a plain (smooth) edge. Current US dollar coins - the coinsthat feature a former president or a Native American theme - have "lettered" edges,
which is the name for an edge that features words, numbers and/or other symbols.
A coin?s edge should not be confused with its rim. The rim is the portion ofeither the obverse or reverse of a coin that is closest to its edge. The rims on US coins
are raised; this helps protect each coin?s design.
Do you have examples of the coins listed above? If you do, take them out andcompare their edges.

A Coin's Design s
Coins almost always have a design on their obverse (front) and reverse (back).
Most times, these designs "stick up" from the flat surfaces of the coin. If you look at
the obverse of a US quarter, you will notice that the portrait of George Washington israised up from the surface of the coin. The word relief is used to describe the parts ofa coin's design that are raised. The flat surfaces of a coin are referred to as its fields. If
a design is sunk into or below the field, it is referred to as incuse.

A Coin's Wor ds, Nu m ber s an d Let t er s
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their overall design. These are referred to as the coin's inscriptions. There aredifferent names for each type of inscription.
Words that refer to the nation that issued the coin or to its denomination (orvalue) are called legends. On US coins, the inscriptions "United States of America" and"One Cent" or "Five Cents" (or any other denomination) are its legends.
Inscriptions such as "In God We Trust," "E Pluribus Unum" and "Liberty" arecalled mottoes. A motto is a word or phrase that has important cultural meaning
within the country that struck the coin.
The numbers on a coin usually represent a date, either the date the coin was
struck, or a commemorative date tied to the person, place or event being honored by
the coin. Numbers are also sometimes used to identify the coin's denomination or"face value."
The single letters "P" "D" "S" or "W" on US coins are mintmarks. A mintmark
identifies which mint facility struck the coin.

Tim e t o Explor e
To help you master the different terms described here, get out some coins from yourcollection - it does not matter if they are US coins or coins from other countries - anduse the definitions above to identify each of the coin's features.
You can also use the pictures of the Kennedy half dollar below to practice.
Once you get used to calling each of the parts of a coin by its correct name, you will
be able to accurately describe your coins to collectors anywhere!

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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March 2021 Auction Lotsfor 3/15/2021
Description

Grade

Additional Notes

Starting Price

1955 S Lincoln Cent

UNC

$1.00

1969 Lincoln Cent

UNC

$1.00

1941-1958 Lincoln Album$15.001968 PDS Lincoln Cents$1.00

1960D L/D S/D Lincoln Cents

UNC

$3.00

1972 PDS Lincoln Cents

UNC$10.001961 Lincoln Cent

Proof

$1.00

1995 PD Lincoln Cents

UNC

$1.00

1960 S/D LD Lincoln Cents

Proof$15.001936 and 1942S Lincoln Cents$1.00

1983 PD Lincoln Cents$2.00

1942 and 1943 Lincoln Cents$2.00

3x Lincoln Cents

1951S 1976D 1982D$1.00

1983 Prestige Set$32.001988 Proof Set$25.001991 Prestige Set$32.001993 Premier Silver Proof Set$22.002012 Mint Set$40.00Your 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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Jan u ar y 18, 2021 - M in u t es of t h e In dian apolis Coin Clu b M eet in gOpen - The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Donn Wray. The meeting was heldat the Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st., Indianapolis, Indiana. The
at t en dan ce pr ize was announced. It was a 1935 ?S? Walking Liberty Half.
The Secr et ar y 's r epor t for December 2020 was accepted as published in the Planchet. The
Tr easu r er 's r epor t and 2021 budget was accepted and approved.
Visit or s - We had 2 visitors.
Repor t s of Com m it t ees ? Once again, please return any outstanding materials checkedout from the Club?s library.
Old Bu sin ess ? None.
New Bu sin ess - - ANA Board Member Clifford Michler is running for governor. The Club
approved and authorized to support his nomination.

Th e Febr u ar y 2021 m eet in g

Nu m ism at ic f in ds: Joe Boling had an example of a ?depression script? from the City of
Detroit. It was a $5.00 script in a pretty high grade condition. Joe had an example of both agenuine and counterfeit note. Donn Wray discussed a ?short snorter ? that he hadpurchased at the 2nd Sunday Show that he paid about $25.00 for and was able to researchand learn about the signatories found on the note.

w as can celed du e t o a sn ow st or m .

Edu cat ion Pr ogr am : Joe Boling talked about counterfeit notes and gave an informative
talked replete with many power point slides to illustrate his lecture.
The At t en dan ce Dr aw in g was held. Aria won the attendance price. The 50/50 Drawing washeld, and the Club received $39.00.
Au ct ion ? The auction was held with help by several members. There were 6 members withauctions sheets. We had a robust auction that provided income of $14.00 to the Club.
The meeting was adjou r n ed.

Respectfully submitted,
Gary M. Selig, Secretarygselig14@gmail.com

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In dian apolis Coin Clu b
2021 M eet in g Dat es & Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am s
January 18, 2021 - ?Counterfeit Notes made to Deceive Collectors?- by Joe Boling* Prize sponsor: Joe Boling
February 15, 2021 - Joe Boling via Zoom (meeting snowed out)
* Prize sponsor: N/A
March 15, 2021 - The Short-Lived 20 Cent Piece - by Jim Sukup* Prize sponsor: Jim Sukup
April 19, 2021 - 'T.B.A? - by T.B.A.
* Prize sponsor: T.B.A
May 17, 2021 - 'T.B.A? - by T.B.A.
* Prize sponsor: T.B.A
June 21, 2021 - 'The Hudson-Fulton Celebration? - by Christopher Bower* Prize sponsor: Christopher Bower
July 19, 2021 - 'T.B.A? - by T.B.A.
* Prize sponsor: T.B.A
August 16, 2021 - 'T.B.A? - by T.B.A.
* Prize sponsor: T.B.A
September 20, 2021 - Exhibit Night* Prize sponsor: I. C. C.
October 18, 2021 -'T.B.A? - by T.B.A.
* Prize sponsor: T.B.A
November 15, 2021 - ?Annual State of the Hobby Address?-by Mark Eberhardt* Prize sponsor: I.C.C.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 ? NO MEETING - I.C.C. Holiday Banquet* For 2021 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 we
respect 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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Bu dget 2021
RECEIPTS:
Dues - Regular @ $20.00 ea.
Dues - Junior @ $5.00 ea.
Advertising - Planchet @ $35.00 ea.
Fifty/Fifty Drawing & Auction Lots:$1100.00$25.00$175.00$400.00

Donations / Auction Lot Sales:
ICC Library Book Sold (est):
Newsletter Postage Fee:$100.00

Sale of Medals
TOTAL RECEIPTS:DISBURSEMENTS:
Dues - ANA:
Insurance - Liability:
Insurance - Treasurer 's Bond:
Mail Box Rental:
Secretary/Treasurer - Postage:
K of C Meeting Room Rent:
Door Prizes (11 Months)
Exhibitors Nights Prizes:
Library Purchases:
Speaker Meals:$1800.00$300.00$100.00$1100.00$25.00$$55.00Website Maintenance:
Newsletter:- Printing/Supplies:- Postage:$200.00

ZOOM$116.54

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS:$1896.54

NET INFLOW / OUTFLOW:$-96.54

Tr eau r er 's Repor t f or Jan u ar y 2021:

As of 3/9/2021, the club has $25,719.52 in its checking account. I sent a check for the
February, 2021 to the Northside Social Club for $100 but as the venue closed due to theweather, I am not going to send a check for the March meeting. They can apply last month's
payment to the March meeting. No other expenditures were made and all deposits were fordues payments recieved. This, coupled with last month's report, is my report. Jerry C.Balance:$3827.44
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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!

Th e 2021 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
Gary Selig
Treasurer
Gerald Coraz
Newsletter Editor
Christopher Bower
Past President
Jim Sukup
Sgt-at-Arms
Jim Warden
Board Member 2021-2022
Vinton DoveBoard Member 2021-2022
Andy Nahrwold
Board Member 2021-2022
Jim Roehrdanz
Board Member 2020-2021
Louise Boling
Board Member 2020-2021
Jeff Bercovitz
Board Member 2020-2021
Steve Howery

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ANA# LM7017
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Tokens, and Medals

Specialist in World Coins

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ch r isb8626@m sn .com

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