A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“I was only ten years of age at the time …” – The Adventure of Black Peter (BLAC) The Maryland Token and Medal Society (MD TAMS) celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1989 and held their annual meeting in conjunction with the annual Convention of the Maryland State Numismatic Association (MSNA) on June 17, 1989 at Festival… Continue Reading
“… so admirably done that it was a perfect facsimile.” – The Adventure of The Empty House (EMPT) Reverse designs featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman from BBC’s Sherlock on the 2016 Niue $2 Coins The South Pacific island nation of Niue has just released a 2 coin set featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin… Continue Reading
“I gazed with interest and some surprise upon the portrait.” – The Hound of The Baskervilles (HOUN) Last week, we published a post about a Sherlockian hobo nickel engraved by Blanca de la Hoz. This week we are pleased to share this post about another Sherlockian hobo nickel – this one engraved by her husband,… Continue Reading
“With long bounds the huge black creature was leaping down the track …” – The Hound of The Baskervilles (HOUN) Gibraltar released 8 different designs for its 1994 series of coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the return of Sherlock Holmes. In this post, we will discuss the three coins that feature the scene on the… Continue Reading
“… the best and the wisest man whom I have ever known.” – The Adventure of The Final Problem (FINA) In 2007, the Cook Islands contracted with the Perth Mint of Australia to produce a set of four 1 ounce .999 silver $2 coins. All four coins featured color vignettes from the 1979 – 1986 Soviet television… Continue Reading
“Now, then, listen to this.” – The Sign of Four (SIGN) Many of the visitors to this website probably recall the days when pay phones were a common site when walking down a city sidewalk or inside a hotel lobby. You would drop a few coins into the phone, dial the number and make your… Continue Reading
“A purring cat who thinks he sees prospective mice.” – The Adventure of The Illustrious Client (ILLU) 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… Continue Reading
“The French have a very neat way of putting these things.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) The Krewe of Endymion was formed in New Orleans in 1966 and was named after the handsome Aeolian shepherd in Greek Mythology. Endymion’s annual Mardi Gras parade is the largest and features floats and celebrity Grand Marshals, followed by a black… Continue Reading
“… he has £220 standing to his credit in the Capital and Counties Bank.” -The Man With The Twisted Lip (TWIS) Several weeks ago, we published a post regarding prepaid debit cards featuring Sherlock Hemlock of Sesame Street. The company that produced those two debit cards, Card.com, also has another design that features Sherlock Holmes. This card… Continue Reading
“… not only a very capable performer …” – The Adventure of The Red-Headed League (REDH) The 105th Congress (1997-98) of the United States, on May 14, 1998, authorized a Congressional Gold Medal be awarded to Francis Albert “Frank” Sinatra for “outstanding and enduring contributions through his entertainment career and humanitarian activities.” Unfortunately, Sinatra passed away on… Continue Reading