Session 2

Advanced United States Coin Grading & Problem Coins

Discover the nuances of high-grade, mint-state, andproof coins. Learn how to distinguish original surfacesfrom mint-state and circulated coins that have beencleaned or altered, and how to identify minute imperfections and color variances that can affect a coin'sgrade. Find out the methods experts use, as well astheir own strengths and weaknesses. Enrollment is limited to 24 students.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of "Grading UnitedStates Coins, Parts 1 and 2" or instructor permission.

Instructors: Don Ketterling, professional numismatist,D.H. Ketterling Consulting; and Jeff Garrett, Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, senior editor; and Ken Park

Counterfeits, Alteration Detection & Problem Coins

Learn the often-subtle differences between genuine, counterfeit, and altered coins while applying your skills using theANA's counterfeit detection set of more than 400 coins, including U.S., world, ancient, and colonial specimens. Studentshandle "raw" genuine and spurious coins under instructor supervision. Topics include counterfeit-coin production, types ofcounterfeit dies and castings, date and mintmark alterations, specific gravity testing, and the use of microscopes.

Instructors: Brian Silliman, owner, Brian Silliman Rare Coins, former NGC grader/conserver and ANA authenticator/conserver; H. Robert Campbell, ANA past president, owner of All About Coins, and recognized expert on toning; andKeith Moon, owner of Gem Mint Coin, LLC and former grader/finalizer for ANACS, NGC, and PCGS

Advanced Coin Dealing

Get into the coin business, openyour own coin shop, and learn different ways to increase profit potential through business development.Topics covered include basic businessaccounting, economics, finance, marketing, management concepts, methods, and tools. Also learn inventorycontrol, security, and ethical management. The class emphasizes practicalexamples to help you employ techniques learned immediately in yourbusiness. This class is designed forboth new and experienced businessowners and coin collectors. Whetheryou want to improve an existing business or start a new one, this courseprovides you with the tools and insights to succeed. The class is taughtby an experienced coin shop owner.Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested.

Instructors: Robert Oberth, ownerof Gold & Coin Exchange, GHA certified diamond graduate and lifetimemember of American NumismaticAssociation, Roundtable authorizeddealer, Professional NumismatistsGuild; Kenny Duncan, Jr., U.S. Coinsand Jewelry; and Seth Chandler,Witter Coin

World Bank Notes, 1950 to Date

Participants in this class have theopportunity to appreciate the artistry, history, geography, people,culture, and stories of the modernworld through modern world banknotes. Explore common, scarce, artistic, and ugly (but always interesting) world bank notes. Knowledgestarts from generalities to specifics inareas of general issues, commemorative, polymers, other substrates, designers, imprints, and topical themes.Grading and the preparation of talks,articles, exhibits, and presentationsof bank notes will be discussed.

Instructor: Benjamin Swagerty,media specialist for OKCPS, master referee for Numista, international numismatic researcher

Advanced Topics in Early American Copper (Copper 2)

This course is an extension of the "Early American Copper Coinage (Copper 1)." It deals with advanced identification and basic understanding of earlyAmerican coppers. Topics are student-driven-if you want to know something, just ask! Bring your loupe and any coppers you would like to share.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of "Early American Copper Coinage (Copper 1)"

Instructor: Jim Carr, EAC member, professional numismatist, Carr's Coins

Classic Commemorative Coins

This course is a review of all early commemorative silver and gold coins (1892-1954). Students also review some associated coins and medals. Grading characteristics and varieties are reviewed and discussed. Many coins of various grades willbe inspected throughout the course.

Instructor: Carl Stang, contributor to The Numismatist and expert oncommemorative coins

Evolution of Western Coinage through Economics & Iconography

This interdisciplinary course traces the evolution of coinage throughout historyfrom both an economic and iconographic perspective. The two instructors complement each other by illustrating the same period of time each day from thesetwo disciplines' viewpoints. Greg Thompson follows the course of human economic development from barter through the modern credit economy. AllenBerman traces coinage as a means of communication through the trends ofart over the centuries.

Instructors: Allen G. Berman, professional numismatist; and Greg Thompson,owner, Money-Changers

The Glorious History of the Medal in France

While the modern portrait medal originated in Italy, by the 17th century, themost artistically innovative and technically advanced medals were being produced at the Paris Mint. The French would continue to set the standards forthe finest medals into the 20th century. This course looks at the history of medalproduction in France from the early days of the Renaissance through the medals ofHenry IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV, Napoleon, and later medals of the Republic.Study the work of engravers including Warin, Dupré, Duvivier, and others. Explore thechange in style from the Baroque and Classical periods to the Art Nouveau, Art Deco andcontemporary styles, looking at the medals of Roti, Chaplain, Turin, and many more.

Instructor: David Menchell, ANA district representative, exhibit judge and award-winning exhibitor

Art of Engraving

This class is intended to perpetuate the skill set of medallicengraving, bridge the gap between artists and numismatics,and foster knowledge in both the art form and the mechanics ofhistoric and current coin and medal production. Die engravingis an ancient art form; this course is built on a two-year timeline to teach artists how coins and medals were traditionallycreated. The first year's focus is bas relief and exposure toworking sculpturally in the negative, in plaster. The secondyear builds on this knowledge and skill set, but focuses furtheron hand cutting steel dies for striking small medals, to includecreating their own engraving tools. During the second year, allwork is done in the negative, in steel. The class is time intensive and requires long periods of focus and concentration. Applicants are selected based on portfolio review.

Note: This class is only offered by scholarship. You will not beable to register until you complete the scholarship form, found atmoney.org/ana-summer-seminar-scholarships.

Instructor: Laura Stocklin

To read the full course catalog and register, see:
2025 Summer Seminar(https://www.money.org/summer-seminar/)