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<p>[QUOTE="abc123, post: 4531409, member: 103687"]Well, I’m happy to report that the local brick and mortar coin shop that includes more than just modern US coins and bullion is not limited to myth or legend. They still stand, though probably not in the numbers they once did. We have one in the St. Louis area (St. Charles, MO to be specific) called Star Coins and More. It is a spacious retail space with benches and chairs where one can converse about coins. The bulk of inventory is US coinage and bullion but there is an entire case devoted to ancient coins where each weekend you will find Chip Vaughn is more than happy to educate and help grow your collection. Once a month the St. Louis Ancient Coin Study Group meets there. The club recently celebrated our 40th anniversary. We reliably have 15-20 members attend. Upcoming coin shows are announced, there is a show and tell period for new acquisitions, and a 30-45 min educational presentation that often includes coins to pass around. There are generally one or two dealers that will sell ancient coins before and after each meeting. Since COVID-19 hit the group has moved to holding meetings via Zoom to keep in touch and give presentations. Our first one a couple weeks ago was a success and we plan to have another soon. Having lived in a few different parts of the country I have to say it is something special to have such a concentration of ancient coin collectors in one place and to be able to gather and share our interest for numismatics and history each month. If you find yourself in the St. Louis area please reach out for info to join us!</p><p><br /></p><p>Below are photos from some past ACSG meetings.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1122297[/ATTACH]</p><p> [ATTACH=full]1122298[/ATTACH]</p><p> [ATTACH=full]1122299[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="abc123, post: 4531409, member: 103687"]Well, I’m happy to report that the local brick and mortar coin shop that includes more than just modern US coins and bullion is not limited to myth or legend. They still stand, though probably not in the numbers they once did. We have one in the St. Louis area (St. Charles, MO to be specific) called Star Coins and More. It is a spacious retail space with benches and chairs where one can converse about coins. The bulk of inventory is US coinage and bullion but there is an entire case devoted to ancient coins where each weekend you will find Chip Vaughn is more than happy to educate and help grow your collection. Once a month the St. Louis Ancient Coin Study Group meets there. The club recently celebrated our 40th anniversary. We reliably have 15-20 members attend. Upcoming coin shows are announced, there is a show and tell period for new acquisitions, and a 30-45 min educational presentation that often includes coins to pass around. There are generally one or two dealers that will sell ancient coins before and after each meeting. Since COVID-19 hit the group has moved to holding meetings via Zoom to keep in touch and give presentations. Our first one a couple weeks ago was a success and we plan to have another soon. Having lived in a few different parts of the country I have to say it is something special to have such a concentration of ancient coin collectors in one place and to be able to gather and share our interest for numismatics and history each month. If you find yourself in the St. Louis area please reach out for info to join us! Below are photos from some past ACSG meetings. [ATTACH=full]1122297[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1122298[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1122299[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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