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The Numismatic Sigmund Freud

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“… this purely mental analysis …” – The Adventure of the Three Gables (3GAB) Alan Arkin, as Sigmund Freud, attempting to hypnotize Nicol Williamson’s Sherlock Holmes character in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution Nicholas Meyer’s 1974 novel, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, and the subsequent film in 1976 helped spark a Sherlock Holmes “renaissance” in the mid 1970s. For your editor, if flipping through television… Continue Reading

The National Medal of the Arts

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“I may call myself a patron of the arts. “ – The Sign of the Four (SIGN) The National Medal of Arts, as per the National Endowment for the Arts website, “is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government. The National Medal of Arts is awarded by the… Continue Reading

Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 2 Comments

“… a certain gracious lady …” – The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans (BRUC) The majority of the stories in the Sherlock Holmes Canon take place during the reign of Queen Victoria. Ascending to the throne on June 20, 1837, she would rule for over 63 years until her death on January… Continue Reading

Julian Wolff, A Silver Dollar and A Gold Sovereign

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“Do you know anything of the commissionaire?” – The Adventure of The Naval Treaty (NAVA) Julian Wolff, M.D. – BSI Commissionaire 1961 – 1986 There are several members of our group that had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Julian Wolff, the Commissionaire of the Baker Street Irregulars from 1961 until he stepped down in 1986. There… Continue Reading

Nano Lopez’s 2009 “Sherlock” Medal

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“If I were a sculptor …” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) Walla Walla, Washington is home to the studios of Nano Lopez, a sculptor born in Bogota, Columbia. His artistic biography states: “Nano Lopez is an artist gifted with the rare ability to see the world as a child sees it, with exploration, wonder,… Continue Reading

Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… the peasants tell about a phantom …” – The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) Last year, we discussed the two coins that the Cook Islands were issuing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Japanese anime series Detective Conan. You can read that post HERE. Every April since 1997, there has been a full-length… Continue Reading

The 1972 Sherlock Bones Hobo Dollar

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!’” – The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) Back in 1992, the Original Hobo Nickel Society was formed to promote the collecting of engraved buffalo nickels that had been produced prior to 1980. Most of these “original” nickels were engraved with nails, knifes, files and perhaps… Continue Reading

B. Max Mehl Offers a Brief Review of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Other Works

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“My collection of M’s is a fine one.” – The Adventure of the Empty House (EMPT) Noted coin dealer B. Max Mehl published the following in the March 1918 of his house organ Mehl’s Numismatic Monthly: The Black Prince, What Coins Did He Strike? “An American boy” asks: “Are there any British coins of the Black Prince, and… Continue Reading

The Watson Investigations Medal from Fiesta San Antonio 2017

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“And a singularly consistent investigation you have made, my dear Watson…” – The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax (LADY) The city of San Antonio, Texas holds a annual spring festival each May that is simply called “Fiesta.” First started in 1891 as a simple parade to remember the Battle of the Alamo, the event has grown… Continue Reading

Greece Issues Two 2017 Coins Honoring Diogenes

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“Well, in the Diogenes Club, for example.” – The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter (GREE) Earlier this year, the Greek Ministry of Finance authorized the Bank of Greece to issue two “collector” coins featuring the philosopher Diogenes. Many of you are probably familiar with the mention of the Diogenes Club, the familiar haunt of Mycroft Holmes, in… Continue Reading