As some of you may know, I just returned from an academic conference in Montreal. As any dedicated numismatist would do, I checked out some local coin shops. Without any real pointers from locals ahead of time, I just followed what I could find on google and went from there. This resulted in a lot of dead ends. I did explore a coin shop that was located on the top floor of a shopping mall. Their inventory mainly was modern RCM products, supplies, publications, and a handful of older Canadian coins. Although the owner was super friendly, he did not have the type of coins I collect. He handed me a piece of paper (in french) and told me that I might be able to find what I am looking for at the coin show occurring that weekend. I found a few hours between various meetings and talks to attend the show. Sadly, I was unable to find anything extraordinary for my collection. I did get to check out some beautiful Canadain coins and found myself super tempted to restart my Canadian large cent collection. I resisted and almost left the show empty-handed. There was one table that was always busy that intrigued me. Finally, on my third lap around the floor, a spot cleared up, and I wiggled my way through the crowd. Although he didn't exactly have what I wanted, I could not resist searching through his "junk trays". In the process, I found this little treasure. Although not particularly valuable or rare, I could not pass it up for $12 (US). I had to have a little souvenir from my first ever international coin show!
I’m out of Mississippi. Needless to say, the temperature paired with the wind was a bit harsh to adjust to. Luckily, the city is mostly connected underground.
Its great fishing all along the Ontario coast and tribs.....I just collect coins all winter to pass the time.
That's a great little medal. I'd definitely scoop that up out of a junk bin. I love junk bins - my local dealer throws some pretty odd stuff in his, including for some reason, a lot of Canadian medals (we're in the USA Midwest). Here are a couple I got recently along with a massive two-penny token from Norwich, England, c. 1814 and a little ancient Greek, which is rather scarce, if cruddy (attribution below): Macedonia Kingdom Æ 15 Perdikkas III (c. 365-359 B.C.) Aigai or Pella Mint Head of young Hercules right / ΠΕΡΔΙΚ / KA above & below lion standing right, holding broken javelin in his jaws. Sear 1515; B.M.C. 5.2,3; HGC 3, 839 Rare R1 (3.85 grams / 15 mm)
