By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana …….
I am an optimist. I really am. But at the same time I am a realist. The annual FUN show, usually held in the first week or two of the New Year in the resort town of Orlando, is a bell-weather... read more »
February 4, 2013 7:03 AM / no comments
By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana …….
The last major coin show of the year was held this past week in Las Vegas at the beautiful Cosmopolitan Hotel. Put on by PCGS, the Members Only Shows are attended by a small but dedicated... read more »
December 27, 2012 6:25 AM / no comments
By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana …….
Last week was the 56th showing of the Greater Houston Coin Club’s Money show of the Southwest. A Texas size shout out (thank you) goes to Carl Schwenker and all the members of GHCC that... read more »
December 10, 2012 5:43 PM / no comments
By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana …….
A lot has happened since I last sat down at my computer to do a show report. In a word: Sandy. I’d like to take this time to thank all of our customers, clients, and friends who inquired... read more »
November 28, 2012 7:37 AM / no comments
By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana …….
It is well known to the readers of my show reports that I have a hard time writing them. Sometimes, like when a show is really good, I can sit down at the computer and it all starts... read more »
September 11, 2012 10:39 AM / no comments
By William Shamhart – NumismaticAmericana.com….
We, that is, Christine and I, just returned from the second Long Beach show of the year and WOW what a few months make. Christine is busy getting our new purchases ready for your viewing... read more »
June 19, 2012 9:21 AM / no comments
The annual Money Show, held in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center was held last week, the second week of the Holiday season. And while I didn’t really meet any people there that were looking for Holiday gifts, it... read more »
December 13, 2011 9:07 AM / no comments
By William Shamhart – NumismaticAmericana.com
I love my job. I really do. I like the buying and selling of beautiful coins, the hunt to find them as well as the selling of them to excited clients. I love meeting new people and finding... read more »
September 15, 2011 9:22 PM / no comments
By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana
I’ve been going to coin shows since the late 1970’s, close to 1000 total. From VFW halls to the Staple Arena in Los Angeles, I’ve seen them come and go, from their humble beginnings, to... read more »
April 6, 2011 6:52 AM / no comments
By William Shamhart – Numismatic Americana
When Christine and I talked about the ANA’s spring show in Sacramento, we didn’t really expect much. I knew that there would be a large group of east coast dealers who wouldn’t attend,... read more »
March 22, 2011 10:32 AM / no comments