Notes from Monday night

1. Members really liked the 2 auctions from last year.  They want to do this again, same format, and same time: April and Oct.
2. Members also appreciated Greg's financial review.  This generated a lot of good discussions.
3. ICCS submission: 3 potential takers with about 5 coins each. Pat, Randy, Fadi.  Also I. believe Ashbrook could be persuaded to submit about 25 too.
4. More Bank Note topics were mentioned, as well as perhaps a session on Scripoplilia (Stock certificates etc.)
   
5. Coin Production (hammered, milled etc.), from start to finish 
6. Something about the B of C anniversary ??
7. RCNA, ANA, ONA:  questions came up regarding what does the club get in return for our dues??   Randy says he gets the periodicals and brings these to the meetings.  I offered to do a photo-shot of the cover and table of contents for each new issue and list these on our web-site.   I believe I can do this without infringing on any copyrights.   The members supported this. 
8. Also, some members wanted to log into the RCNA, ANA and ONA sites, but it was not clear as to what restrictions exist, and who in the club has access  to the User ID's and passwords. 
9. David B. did a plug for the CNRNC web-site, encouraging members to avail themselves of all the materials being posted there.   He did express some frustration about lack of a good search tool, storage limitations and the need for more visibility (particularly in contrast to the American equivalent site (NGC perhaps??)).  I spoke after the meeting to David regarding collaborating with the ONS web-site, and perhaps with his budget, and content, and my IT background, we could do something beneficial to both the CNRNC and ONS together.   He agreed, so I'll be following up with him on some options.        

That's about it. 

Ottawa Numismatic Society - Presentation November, 2024

Gallienus. 253-268 CE: Brief Overview and Collecting of Imperial Issues*

Intro

• Charles Euston. Collector/ Dealer/ Board Member BCEN
• Why Gallienus?

• Why not?
• I fell in by accident and happenstance and found a 'home'
• Accessible

• Many coins, for all price-points and levels) of experience... and interesting

Overview

• Turbulent second quarter of 3d Cent

• General background following Severan dynasty: 244-253 CE
  Severus Alexander murdered while still young (235 CE)
  Maximinus Thrax, Pupienus and Balbinus, Gordians, Philip, Trajan Decius, Treboninianus Gallus and Volusian, Aemillian (253)

• Valerian and the joint-reign

(253-260 CE)

• Gallienus acquitted himself well militarily/ no governmental control
• Valerian's grand Dynastic Plan; 256 CE = 3 Augustii in Imperial College

• Sole reign
  (260-268 CE)

• Valerian captured, sons killed (probable assassination)
• Geographical setbacks/ territorial loss and a series of internal revolts

• Did what he could to stem the tide and hold the central empire
• Inherited a dangerous situation which worsened immediately following capture of V.

• Facts and Achievements

• Provided stability where able and central governance - length of reign
• Removed senators from military positions - replaced by those (EQUITES) more fitted
• Decentralization of power (dual-edged sword)
• Created mobile cavalry - COMITATENSES - based in Milan as quick response unit

• Legacy
  Treated harshly by 4* century historians = initially followed by early-modern/ recently rehabilitated

• Now seen as probable first emperor to realize that 'change' was needed in a changing world

Collecting

• Themes

• Joint and/ or Sole reign(s)
  Family - Valerian/ Salonina/ Valerian II/ Saloninus/ Marinianus (unique medallion)
  Denominations

• Specific Themes
  o, Geography - mints, specific regions, 'Gallic Empire', 'Roman 'East', etc.

• The 'Zoo' series
• Legionary series
  Regional portraiture/ 'bust varieties'

Where to find coins - eBay, VCoins, auctions, and shows - dealers like me and others Numismatic Literature - MIR, RIC, Sear etc.

Original article by Ruth McQuade

Full article available in Member's section - Canadian Coins Blog