Pablo Luna Herrera makes a presentation on his book “In the midst of chaos and discord. The first genesis of the first Mexican cent of 1841”.

Max Keech is currently preparing a major work on the coinage of the War for Independence. In this presentation Max outlines the major types of Insurgent Counterstamps; ENSAIE, SJNG-Yurira, SJNG-IPT, Liceaga’s JML, Eagle on Bridge, NORTE, VTIL and Morelos’ monogram. Each issue is placed in its historical context and the authority and reason for its issue is discussed. The February 1813 breakup of the Supreme Junta’s leadership was one of a number of pivotal events for Insurgent counterstamps and each of these Insurgent counterstamps is tied to the Supreme Junta’s leadership turmoil during the period from 1811 to 1814. The audience is given an appreciation for how these counterstamps are all issues of the Supreme Junta and not random caudillos acting independently.

Hilton Lucio’s British Influence in Brazilian Numismatics and Brazilian Copper Coins Counterfeit in the USA in the 19th Century focuses on the interconnectedness of the many circumstances relating to counterfeit coppers. It starts with the 960 Reis coin in 1809, produced in Britain’s Soho mint, whereas the previous denomination was 640 Reis. During this period the Portuguese Royal family summered in Rio and influenced local culture and the monetary system. At the time there was a counterfeiting ring located in Belleville, New Jersey. Many of these coins were sent back to Brazil and silvered for greater value. Many coppers were overstruck on US coppers coins.

Dave Buntjer gives a presentation on the Numismatic History of Guatemala 1733-2024. Dave discusses the evolution of coinage starting with the first mint established in 1731. He talks about early Cobs and the scarcities of 1733 to 1753, the Pillar coins from 1754 thru 1771 in 1/2, 1, 2, 4 and 8 reales denominations, the Bust colonials from 1772 thru 1821, the Central American Republic 1824 thru 1847 and the Republic of Guatemala coinage from 1847 until 2024. Dave points out that Guatemala has not issued their own coins since 1996.

Dan Huntsinger and Taylor Leverage present Chopmarks on Mexican silver: Four centuries of Trade. Dan and Taylor take turns presenting on the types of chopmarks, their purpose and history. They outline the history of the trade between China and the Americas, discuss the various roles of persons in the Canton system, including the shroff s who applied the chopmarks as an assurance that the silver coin was good. They listed the types of chopmarks, the host coins, their quantity and their value.

Awards ceremony at the 13th Annual US Mexican Convention in Scottsdale, AZ

During the struggle for Independence in Mexico, these five mints have amazing tales that were expressed in their coinage. A mystery might be finally put to rest as one coin could be proof that a long time numismatic suspicion might be correct.

A lecture given at the Money Show of the Southwest, Houston on December 2009.

A lecture given to the ANA in 2010 reviewing the history of the most common issues of coins and paper money made in Chihuahua, the Federal District, Veracruz and Oaxaca

A lecture given at the Money Show of the Southwest, Houston on December 2012. Ricardo shares his passion and knowledge as he chronicles the creation and distribution of the many different series of silver coin issues of Mexico.