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The Fourth Garrideb - Numismatics of Sherlock Holmes |Irregular Postings on Coin Collecting & Numismatics - Both Canonical & Conanical

Irregular Postings on Coin Collecting & Numismatics - Both Canonical & Conanical

A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars

Numismatists Do Not Fear Change

Holmes and Watson in the Great War: The Decorated Duo of Rathbone and Bruce

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

The noteworthy British actors received military honors NIGEL BRUCE (left) AND BASIL RATHBONE portrayed Dr. John Watson and detective Sherlock Holmes in the 1939 film adaptation of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. From 1939 to 1946, well-known British actors Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce costarred in 15 films and 220 radio programs as Sherlock Holmes and… Continue Reading

Maryland National Capital Park Police Issue Sherlockian Themed Challenge Coin

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… made my way across the park…” – The Red-Headed League (REDH) During the summer of 2019, the Maryland – National Capital Park Police issued a challenge coin that featured the cartoon character of Snoopy wearing a deerstalker hat and cape, in the classic Sherlockian pose. OBVERSE: MARYLAND – NATIONAL CAPITAL / (MNCPP Badge over a background of… Continue Reading

Windsor Mint Strikes 2019 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Medal

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“It might be his portrait.” – The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) In the fall of 2019 the Windsor Mint, a private United Kingdom organization, released a gold plated copper medal honoring Sherlock Holmes. The obverse of the medal closely resembles the cover drawn by Frederic Dorr Steele for September 24,1904 issue of Collier’s that contained The Adventure of… Continue Reading

Ohio State Highway Patrol Issues Sherlockian Themed Challenge Coin

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“Cover him, patrol man…” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) In the second half of 2019, the investigative services division of the Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a Sherlockian themed challenge coin. OBVERSE: OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL / (OHSP patch over a fingerprint) / · INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES REVERSE: BUCYRUS CLEVELAND WARREN PIQUA COLUMBUS / (US… Continue Reading

TFG Member Hosting Open House on May 17

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“A Single Large Airy Sitting-Room, Cheerfully Furnished” – A Study in Scarlet (STUD) Mark your calendar for May 17, 2020, and plan to attend a Book Fair and Open House at Denny Dobry’s 221b Baker Street sitting room recreation in Reading, Pennsylvania. The re-creation has been described as the most detailed and accurate of all the… Continue Reading

Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner in Atlanta February 27

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… I should walk over in time for dinner.” -The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) The American Numismatic Association will be holding its National Money Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta from Thursday, February 27 thru Saturday, February 29. The Fourth Garrideb, the Sherlockian group of coin collectors or the coin club with Sherlock Holmes fans,… Continue Reading

The 17 Steps: Wisteria Lodge

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Brad Keefauver • 0 Comments

Seventeen thoughts for further ponderance of the case at hand – Wisteria Lodge (WIST) THE POLLYANNA OF DETECTIVES “Audacity and romance seem to have passed forever from the criminal world,” bemoans Sherlock Holmes in “The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge,” sounding like a Raffles fan who just watched an episode of “COPS.” Isn’t this view a bit… Continue Reading

Chocolate Sherlock Holmes Medallions

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 1 Comment

“… I emerged with a little chocolate …” – The Adventure of the Lions Mane (LION) The Chocolate Vault has been in business making chocolates and candies for over 48 years in Horton, Michigan. They have recently introduced 2.5″ Chocolate Sherlock Holmes medallions which are available for purchase. Three varieties of chocolates are offered –… Continue Reading

The Numismatic Edgar Allan Poe Published by TFG

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 3 Comments

“You remind me of Edgar Allan Poe’s Dupin.” – A Study in Scarlet (STUD) Arthur Conan Doyle acknowledged on several occasions that the detective fiction was created by Edgar Allan Poe. Doyle managed a reference to Poe in his first Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet. One of the very earliest of posts on this website… Continue Reading

British Royal Mint Issues 2020 Agatha Christie 2 Pounds Coin

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Greg D. Ruby • 0 Comments

“… my hated rival …” – The Adventure of the Retired Colourman (RETI) The British Royal Mint has released the designs of the United Kingdom’s 2020 coinage, and they feature a 2 pound coin honoring mystery writer Agatha Christie and 100 years of mystery. Currently, these coins are only available as part of the annual coinage… Continue Reading