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A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“… with a loud breathing of a running man.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) Last month, we told you about the medal being issued by Comic Con Run for their virtual WhoLock Run. On March 7, 2016, we recieved the following update from the organizers: We at the Comic Con Run aim to reward our virtual… Continue Reading
“Now, these are a really very fine series of portraits.” – The Hound of The Baskervilles (HOUN) I shudder to think of the genius being lost by nations as they close their doors to refugees seeking safety from the terrors of war and famine. Even our hobby can serve as a reflection of such losses.… Continue Reading
“… had partaken of an excellent dinner.” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) A combination of ten Sherlockians and numismatists turned out for the Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner held March 3, 2016 at the Green Door Public House in Dallas, Texas. TFG was in Dallas as part of the American Numismatic Association’s National… Continue Reading
“Texas, I think.” – The Adventure of The Five Orange Pips (FIVE) In early 2016, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Corpus Christi Police Department issued a very attractive challenge coin that prominently features Sherlock Holmes. It can be found for sale on some online auction services, such as eBay. OBVERSE: ROBBERY/HOMICIDE (star) FAMILY VIOLENCE (star)… Continue Reading
“The French have a very neat way of putting these things.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) The three colors (Silver, Red & Gold) of the Centurions aluminum Mardi Gras doubloons. In 1979, a group of six Louisiana businessmen got together with a common goal – a desire to provide the people of Jefferson Parish with… Continue Reading
“A monkey, then?” – The Adventure of the Crooked Man (CROO) On September 19, 1966 (your editor was 136 days old at the time) the NBC television network aired the second episode of The Monkees, a situational comedy about four young men trying to make it as a rock n’ roll music group. The series would only last… Continue Reading
“… we must look upon you as a man of letters …” – The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge (WIST) Check Photos by Dr. George A. Vanderburgh As the old radio show used to say, “I love a mystery.” And it would appear that we have a mystery here. Let’s call it, “The Adventure of the Writer,… Continue Reading
“It is something new for me to see my name in the papers…” – The Adventure of the Cardboard Box (CARD) Congratulations to Steve Roach, Editor-at-Large of Coin World and the 52nd Garrideb, on his appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Appointed to a four year term, Steve had his first meeting on February 16th.… Continue Reading
“There is always the chance of finger-marks or something.” – The Adventure of the Three Gables (3GAB) The Latent Print Section of New York’s Police Department has issued a second challenge coin featuring Sherlock Holmes. In early 2015, they issued their first challenge coin that had a white background. The second challenge coin, issued in… Continue Reading
“I don’t think I could rest until I know more of this fantastic business.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) It’s amazing to realize that The Franklin Mint has been around for over 50 years, having been founded in 1965. Your editor remembers watching Morley Safer of 60 Minutes doing an expose on the Franklin Mint,… Continue Reading