The Planchet

June 2017

Issue #578

The next meeting will be
Monday, June 19, 2017
Meetings of the Indianapolis Coin Club are now held
the third Monday of each month at theNorthside Knights of Columbus
2100 E. 71st Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Meetings consist of a business session, an intermission, educational program,and a numismatic auction. Doors open at 6:00pm, meeting will begin at 7:00pm.

Indianapolis Coin Club Educational ProgramThis month’s Educational Program will be:‘The Ultimate Mercury Dime’
by Vinton Dove
Next Month’s Meeting Date & Program:
Monday, July 17th, 2017, at 7 pm.
‘The Crowns of Scotland’
by Paul Vaughn
For a complete list of 2017 Meeting Dates & Educational Programs see the last page of this newsletter.
More information can be found on the Indianapolis Coin Club’s website at:

http://www.indianapoliscoinclub.org/

A Few Words From Your President
The ICC Board of Directors recently voted on and passed a resolution to establish the Jerry Lebo
Junior Numismatist Award. I believe that this is a fantastic way to honor Jerry's memory instead ofa monetary contribution to a numismatic society, one which would have been accepted and thenquickly forgotten by all. I hope that many YN's are able to take advantage of this award, so spreadthe word to any potential young collectors about this opportunity.
Mention was made at our last meeting that the release for the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park quarter as part of the "America the Beautiful Quarters" series will be in November of thisyear. The actual date is Monday, November 13, which will not conflict with our ICC meeting on November 20. I suspect that several of our members may want to drive to Vincennes to be a part of the festivities and buy some uncirculated rolls of quarters at face value. We will mention this at our Octobermeeting and so that interested members can make arrangements to carpool to this event.
The text of the "Jerry Lebo Junior Numismatic Award" (JLJNA) is now hopefully posted on our web site
and is available for all to digest. It appears that there are a couple of candidates attending ourmeetings that could be the first recipients of the award.

Although I will not be at our meeting this month and VP Steve Howery will lead the proceedings,
please plan to attend, bring a friend, relative, or neighbor, and enjoy the fellowship of our fellow
collectors! I will plan to see all of you at our meeting on July 17.

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Jim Sukup
Steve Howery
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May 15, 2017 - Minutes of the Indianapolis Coin Club Meeting.
Open – President, Jim Sukup, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 34 people were present.
We met at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 East 71st Street. The door prize was announced
as a 1976 Bicentennial Dollar graded NGC MS-66, donated by Chris Bower.
The Secretary’s report and Treasurer’s report were accepted as published in the Planchet.
Visitors – No visitors.
Committee reports – No r epor ts.

Old Business – It was reported that Karl Kreck fell over backwards in the dining room while
having dinner this evening. He was sent to the hospital for examination. (Secretary’s note – I
checked with Karl on Wednesday, May 17th and he was OK.) Steve Howery asked if the ICC
website was connected to Facebook. Jim said he would check with Matt, our webmaster.
New Business – Jim announced that the Board voted unanimously to approve the wording of
the Jerry Lebo Junior Numismatist Award, and thanks to Jerry Coraz for crafting the text. Healso said he would not be at the June meeting and VP Steve Howery will run the meeting. Jim
is still working on an ICC flyer to be available for interested parties. There are prototypes
available. Several members reported that they had attended the Central States Show on April
27 to 29. The general consensus was that the show was busy on Thursday, slow on Friday andOK on Saturday. Jeff Bercovitz announced that the Indiana National Park Quarter will be rleased in November, on the 17th, he believed. Kill Reports – Michael White bought an 1882-O
silver dollar which turned out to be an O/S, a VAM-3. He said it was not listed that way, but hecould he could see the S inside the O. That is significantly more expensive than a regular
1882-O. Jim Roehrdanz reported receiving an original roll of “Effigy Mounds NationalMonument” quarters. Anthony Meeks found an 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar inchange. Joe Boling acquired a German Billion Mark note from 1923 plus a 20 Reichsmark note
without serial number or embossing – part of a hoard of partly-printed notes discovered by GI’s
during the occupation and placed into circulation. They cost him $45 and the Billion Mark noteretails for $150.
The Educational Program – The educational program for the evening was “1776 Coins” byour ANA Area Representative, Chris Bower. Chris reported several events which occurred during 1776, including George Washington receiving an honorary Doctorate of Law degree from
Harvard University and Mozart writing his Serenade #7. He had several coins and replicas of
1776 coins, and slides showing world coins from 1776. His presentation was very interesting,and drew many questions from those present.
After the Break, the Attendance Drawing and the 50/50 Drawing were held.
Auction – Joe Boling ran the auction. Assisting were Bob Bettcher, Jim Roehrdanz, Michael
White and Vinton Dove.
The meeting was Adjourned at 8:51 PM.
Respectfully submitted,Vinton Dove, Secretary

Editor’s Note:
At auction this week will be a 1912-S Liberty Nickel Graded VG-8 by PCGS. The
minimum bid is set at $125, which is below the value listed in the Grey Sheet.

Tokens and Medals
Heritage Auctions recently held a 2 day auction of historic medals, tokens, socalled dollars and other exonumia. In the weeks leading up to the event I had
been keeping an eye on a number of items but most ended up selling for well
above my comfort zone. This piece was kind of an afterthought because I had notbeen tracking it but bought it because of its inexpensive price when compared toother items in the auction. This piece is graded NGC AU58 and was formerly partof the “Cosmique Collection.”
In 1931, the "Reaper Centennial" was a major promotional event for the International Harvester Company commemorating the 100th anniversary of the invention of the reaper by Cyrus Hall McCormick. The company hosted a formal centennial ceremony in Virginia in July of 1931, and held commemorative luncheons
and banquets in 50 U.S.
cities. The company also produced exhibits, films, publications and models of the1831 reaper. In addition, theMcCormick family created
100 university scholarships
in agriculture.
The International Harvester
Company produced a seriesof medals to commemorate
the anniversary. The medals
have a picture of Cyrus Hall
McCormick on one side anda picture of the reaper on
the other. The dates on themedal refer to the birth and death of Cyrus McCormick (1809-1884) and the100th anniversary of the invention of the mechanical reaper (1831-1931).
(Continued on page 5)

International Harvester contracted with the Medallic Art Company of New Yorkto produce the medals in batches of 250,000. International Harvester eventuallydistributed more than a million medals in a few different sizes.
The company distributed the medals as souvenirs through its worldwide networkof dealerships. Local dealerships distributed them in several ways. For example,medals may have been thrown from floats in local parades or handed out to customers visiting show rooms.
These silver-dollar-size medals are the most common coins found in personalcollections. International Harvester also distributed medal in larger sizes but
these are rarer and much more difficult to find. The “So-called Dollar” variety are
relatively common and easy to find without much work.

By Chris Bower
Reprinted with permission

Treasurer’s Report
2017
RECEIPTS:

Apr.

May.

Dues - Regular @ $20.00 ea.
Dues - Junior @ $5.00 ea.
Advertising - Planchet @ $35.00 ea.
Fifty/Fifty Drawing:
Donations / Auction Lot Sales:
ICC Library Book Sold (est):
Auction Lots Sheets @ $1.00 perSheet:Amazon.com
Newsletter Postage Fee:$40.00$20.00$45.00

$

38.00

$

6.00

$

13.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS:$94.00$77.00

DISBURSEMENTS:

Apr.

May.

Dues - ANA:
Insurance - Liability:
Insurance - Treasurer's Bond:
Mail Box Rental:
Secritary/Treasurer Office Supplies:- Postage:
K of C Meeting Room Rent:
Exhibitors Nights Prizes:
Library Purchases:
Website MaintenanceNewsletter:- Printing/Supplies:- Postage:$100.00$ 100.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS:$100.00$ 100.00

NET INFLOW / OUTFLOW:($6.00)$ICC CHECKBOOK:
Starting Balance:Apr.
$3,798.48

May.
$3,798.48

CD's Mature:
Cash/Checks in:
Checks Out:$94.00$100.00$ 77.00$ 100.00

Ending Balance:$3,792.48$3,775.48

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Indianapolis Coin Club2017 Meeting Dates & Educational Programs
January 16, 2017 - ‘Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial Celebration’ - by Jeff Bercovitz*Prize sponsor: Jeff Bercovitz

February 20, 2017 - ‘How Counterfeiters Evade Security Features of Paper Money ’- by Joseph E. Boling*Prize sponsor: Joseph E. Boling

March 20, 2017 - ‘Large Cents’ - by Sam Shafer*Prize sponsor: Sam Shafer

April 17, 2017 - ‘Easter Numismatics: Maundy Coinage’ - by Donn Wray
*Prize sponsor: Donn Wray

May 15, 2017 - ‘1776’ - by Chris Bower - by Chris Bower*Prize sponsor: Chris Bower

June 19, 2017 - ‘The Ultimate Mercury Dime’- by Vinton Dove*Prize sponsor: Michael White

July 17, 2017 - ‘The Crowns of Scotland’ - by Paul Vaughn*Prize sponsor: Paul Vaughn

August 21, 2017 - ‘War Nickels and Steel Cents: The Role of Coins in WWII’- by Andy Nahrwold*Prize sponsor: Andy Nahrwold

September 18, 2017 - I.C.C. Exhibit Night*Prize sponsor: TBA

October 16, 2017 - ‘TBA’ - by Jim Roehrdanz*Prize sponsor: Jim Roehrdanz

November 20, 2017 - ‘Annual State of the Hobby Address’ -by Mark Eberhardt*Prize sponsor: Mark Eberhardt

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – NO MEETING - I.C.C. Holiday Banquet*For 2017 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 atthe meeting and sign in at the greeting table. The prize each month will be a 90% silver U.S. Half Dollar (or equivalent or greater 90% silver content coin) The I.C.C. Board members and officers as well as
several I.C.C. members chose to act as sponsors and donate the monthly prizes rather than funding
them from our budget. You'll find the monthly prize sponsor listed below each monthly meeting dateabove. 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 to that person and themembership to remain quiet and pay attention during the program. It’s important that we respect the knowledge that is being shared withus 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.