Summer Seminar 2006
Evening Mini-Seminars

Mini-seminars are introductory, hands-on courses conducted in two, or three three-hour sessions. They allow Seminar students to study more than one area of interest, or survey something completely new. Mini-seminars begin after dinner. Classes are limited to 15; pre-registration is required.

Session I
July 1-7, 2006

A. Coins of the Roman Republic
Saturday & Sunday, July 1-2, 2006, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Learn about the intriguing political figures, the mysterious gods and goddesses, and the exciting historical events brought to life on these first coins issued by the Senate and People of Rome.

Instructor: Scott T. Rottinghaus, M.D. student of the Roman Republican era.

B. MPC Boot Camp
Saturday & Sunday, July 1-2, 2006, 1830 – 2130 hours
Greetings from the President of the United States. Report for hands-on duty. Our mission includes basic to advanced study of MPCs. Deserters will be court-marshaled.

Drill Sergeant: Carlton F. (Fred) Schwan

C. The Lincoln Cent Power Collector
Saturday & Sunday, July 1-2, 2006, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Learn to grade, identify die varieties and cherrypick Lincoln cents like a pro in this fast-paced course.

Instructor: Charles Daughtrey, Lincoln cent specialist.

D. Fundamentals of Grading Paper Money
Monday & Tuesday, July 3-4, 2006, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
You asked for it – and here it is! Learn to grade paper money by the new ANA standards.

Instructor: Lane Brunner, ANA Director of Numismatic Outreach.

E. The Coinage of Parthia – The Forgotten Empire
Monday & Tuesday, July 3-4, 2006, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Explore the history and coinage of the Parthian empire from 250 BC through 225 AD.

Instructor: Douglas Mudd, ANA Money Museum curator.

F. Conder Tokens
Monday & Tuesday, July 3-4, 2006, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
This introduction to the study of the late 18th century British tokens
focuses on their history, manufacture, grading and preservation.

Instructor: Jerry Bobbe, Conder token specialist.