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Newsletter | January 2026
General Information
Happy New Year, Classic City Coin Club Members!
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Thank you to the 13 members and our one first-time visitor who joined us on December 2! Ken Young opened the meeting, Bruce Breedlove led the Pledge of Allegiance, and we enjoyed several Christmas- and coin-themed door prizes.
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A special welcome to Tim Eck, who rounds out our full 2025–2026 CCCC Board of Directors!
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Important Announcements & Reminders
- 2026 Dues – Starting January 2026: $15 individual membership. Vendor tables (dedicated sales table each month) are $25 for the year.
- New Member Recruitment Reward – Bring in a paid, approved new member in 2026 and receive $5 off your 2027 dues. Maximum 3 credits per member per year. Walk-ins do not qualify. Deadline: October 6, 2026 meeting. Let’s keep growing!
Upcoming Club Events & Field Trips
- Atlanta Federal Reserve Tour – Monday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM. We need at least 10 participants. If needed, we’ll open remaining spots to the Rockdale Coin Club.
- Dahlonega Gold Museum trip – Spring 2026 (details TBA).
Club Merchandise
CCCC T-shirts are still available for only $10 each (club subsidizes the rest). Sizes remaining: S, M, L, and 2XL (no XL left). See Ken to order.
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Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a club Historian to document activities, photos, and milestones. Please let Ken or Lou know if you’re interested.
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Program Highlights
Tom Clark led a fun Christmas-themed coin trivia game created by Lou Bluhm – thank you both!
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Auction Reminder
Continue using poker chips to flag lots for the regular auction. Unflagged items may be purchased directly from the seller before or after the auction.
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Educational & Scholarship Opportunities
- ANA Membership – New members can save $10 on their first year. See Richard Jozefiak.
- ANA Summer Seminar Scholarships – 38 additional scholarships available for 2026! YNs especially encouraged. Courses include grading, counterfeit detection, and more at ANA Headquarters in Colorado Springs. Application deadline: January 31, 2026 – apply early!
Upcoming Shows
- GNA Coin Show – April 17–19, 2026, Dalton Convention Center. $1 raffle tickets available from Bruce Breedlove (grand prize is a U.S. gold coin!).
- ANA National Money Show – February 26–28, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia. Start making plans now!
Safety Reminder
Always stay vigilant at shows. Visit the Numismatic Crime Information Center website (numismaticcrimes.org) for alerts and photos of known thieves operating at coin events nationwide.
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Next Meeting
Please consider bringing snacks/drinks or presenting a short program!
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Thank You!
- Lou Bluhm – food & minutes
- Ken Young – soft drinks
- Dennis White – cookies
Treasurer’s Report (as of Dec 2, 2025)
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Less $60 (December goodie bags/food): –$60
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Club treasury balance: $1,967
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See you in January – bring a friend (and maybe earn that 2027 dues credit)!
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Whitman Publishing Releases Groundbreaking New Book on the Mysterious 1922 “No D” Lincoln Cents
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Whitman Publishing is proud to announce the official release of The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922, the long-awaited new book by award-winning numismatist and author Tom DeLorey. This meticulously researched and beautifully produced volume finally unravels one of the most enduring mysteries in 20th-century U.S. coinage: the bizarre and dramatic variations seen on 1922 Lincoln cents struck at the Denver Mint.
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For more than a century, collectors have been fascinated—and often baffled—by 1922-D cents that range from sharply struck with bold mintmarks to coins that appear worn out, weakly detailed, or missing the “D” mintmark entirely. The famous “No D” variety, long considered one of the classic U.S. mint errors, has spawned countless theories, debates, and misattributions.
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In The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922, Tom DeLorey combines decades of hands-on research, newly uncovered archival evidence, advanced die-state analysis, and stunning modern photography to present a definitive explanation of what really happened on the Denver Mint floor in 1922. The result is a book that not only solves old mysteries but challenges long-accepted assumptions and introduces groundbreaking new findings that will reshape how collectors and scholars understand this iconic series.
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“Tom’s scholarship represents the best of what Whitman’s Professional Series stands for—depth, precision, and passion,” said Patrick Ian Perez, Chief Publishing Officer at Whitman Brands. “This is not just a book about a famous cent—it’s a masterclass in how numismatic science and history intertwine.”
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Tom DeLorey added, “For more than a century, these coins have puzzled collectors and professionals alike. Through decades of research, firsthand examination, and newly discovered evidence, I’ve sought to explain how such dramatic differences could emerge from a single year and mint. The result is a clearer picture of one of America’s most enigmatic coinage stories.”
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Key Highlights of the Book
- Exhaustive die-state analysis of every recognized 1922-D variety
- Fresh archival discoveries about 1920s Denver Mint operations and production pressures
- High-resolution photography and detailed diagnostic charts
- Debunking of persistent myths surrounding the “No D” cent
- A new classification system that unifies terminology across major references, including the Cherrypickers’ Guide
This is the second title in Whitman’s acclaimed Professional Series, a line created specifically for advanced collectors and researchers interested in mint errors, die varieties, patterns, and other specialized topics.
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About the Author
Tom DeLorey is one of America’s most respected numismatic researchers. A former Senior Authenticator at the American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS), he has received the ANA’s Numismatist of the Year (2009) and Lifetime Achievement (2020) awards, along with numerous Numismatic Literary Guild honors. His writing has appeared in Coin World, the Red Book, and dozens of other publications over a career spanning five decades.
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Availability
The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922 is available in two editions:
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- Regular Hardcover Edition – $34.95
- Limited Collector’s Edition – $59.95
Both editions will be available in the coming weeks from Whitman.com, Amazon, eBay, Walmart, independent bookstores, coin shops, and other authorized retailers nationwide.
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For collectors of Lincoln cents, die-variety enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the stories behind America’s coins, The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922 is destined to become the definitive reference on this legendary issue.
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Visit Whitman.com today to reserve your copy and discover the full story behind one of numismatics’ greatest mysteries.
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