Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by walker.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u0ntbl.4qf3.37kbi73 for ; Mon, 3 Dec 2001 16:58:13 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 101 15:20:26 CDT Message-Id: <10112031520.AA399E57ED@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 05:04:05 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 502 Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 502, Monday, December 2, 2001 More on the Lenihan group By Fred Schwan The story from number 500 on the late redemption attempt was well received, but there was one comment about the table. The comment was: “what the heck is this?!” Well, I must agree that it was not as clear as it might or should have been. Total 1st(expected) 2nd printing 5¢ 3 3 2.37 0 10¢ 9 5 6.75 4 25¢ 6 4 4.18 2 50¢ 1 1 .90 -- $1 30 21 14.9 9 $10 1 1 1 -- The beauty of this late redemption attempt is that we have a snapshot of some of the notes that were in circulation on redemption day. Certainly it is not a scientific sample, but it IS a sample and certainly the best one that we have so far. The question that we can hope to address from the sample is the distribution of first and second printings that were in circulation. The first column of the table gives the number of that denomination that appeared in the hoard. The second number is the number that were from the first printing. In the case of the 10¢ denomination, nine pieces were reported, five from the first printing. The next figure, labeled “expected,” is the number that would be expected to be from the first printing. This is simply the first printing divided by the total printings times the sample. The last figure is the number in the group from the second printing. The small sample seems to indicate that the second printing had made it into circulation and was represented in quantities approximately proportionate to the printings. The biggest exception to this conclusion is the $1 which is also the largest sample and should therefore be the best indicator. It indicates that the second printing was underrepresented. This also makes some sense since the second printing could have been in circulation only ten months, but probably in fact only circulated for a few months before withdrawal. [The only dates we have are the dates on which the second printing was ordered (August 9, 1950) and that the entire series was withdrawn (June 20, 1951).] Of course you might see it differently or be able to glean some additional insights from these data. That is the whole point of the Gram and we look forward to hearing (reading) your conclusions. The group does offer some more opportunities for research. The first that comes to mind is to compare the condition of the pieces from the respective printings. I in fact thought of that before and started on it. However, that will have to wait at least until I can find the darn group! It is around here somewhere. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- We must correct a mistake made yesterday. The article about slot machine tokens was submitted by erstwhile contributor Howard Daniel. We are sorry about the oversight. Friday is the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We have at least two items for publication to mark the event. If you have anything or just want to make a comment on the numismatics of the event or the era, we will certainly be happy to have it. At a minimum, someone ought to have some HAWAII notes for sale. Please send us the listings so that we can run them on that special day! Come on you dealers out there! ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Gramsters: I cannot believe that I have read and looked forward to 500 Grams! What a superb job well-done for all contributors. Kudos galore to that great friend of mine, Fred, who through his patience with me in dozens of ways has made my life richer. There is NO comparison to his friendship and wisdom which he shares in spite of my own shortcomings in reflecting the same. The Gram has become my friend too and I look forward to becoming more involved in the near future to make other Gramsters my friends also. Deserved good wishes for future Grams. Thank you. Doctor T. Dear Gram, HHHHHHHHHelp!!!!!! I've done something stupid. I purchased a red 1/4 NAAFI token ( SB 346 ) that was used in Egypt from Ian Marshall. While attempting to remove it from its holder, I, 'um, kind of broke it! A nice clean break in two. I also ripped off a tiny corner fold on 1 reichsmark ( SB 146 ), but that's another story. Stupid and stupider! Anyway, is there a way to repair the token? Should it be fixed? Elmer's or crazy glue? Also, congratulations on the 500th issue. Have been around for about half of them. Keep up the good work and here's to another 500! SJ ================================================ Departments ------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere. ---------------------------------------------------- Special "MPC" events March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold Kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Marcus Turner, Fred Schwan {running total 23}] Three airports are reasonably available for the Fest. In order of proximity they are: Toledo Cleveland Detroit (Metro) All three are reasonable. If you can arrive early enough AND coordinate it well ahead, every attempt will be made to pick you up at the airport to save on rental cars. Festers are encouraged to coordinate among themselves for rides. We will also run notices in the Gram and, finally, we will try to coordinate for Festers to run pickups from Fest central. W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 Session I (Sunday, June 30 through Thursday, July 4, 2002) Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) general events will return soon --------------------------------------------------- Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund Steve Feller Harold Kroll R. A. Medina Guido Crapanzano David Seelye Leo May Warner Talso Marv Mericle Mark Watson Gail Baker ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. FOR SALE WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items are then encouraged to list them or sale in the above section. 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