NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: OCTOBER 17, 2021

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The E-Sylum: Volume 24, Number 42, October 17, 2021, Article 9

NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: OCTOBER 17, 2021

David Vice Contact Found
Regarding author David Vice, Randy Weir writes:

"I have been a dealer in Coins of the British Commonwealth for almost 50 years. I have had quite a few dealings with David and Gary at Format coins. I was around when the first of the Kings Norton mint material came to market and I may be able to help Kavan Ratnatunga with his questions about the KN mint material. I really do enjoy your newsletter so thank you for that"

Thanks! I put Randy and Kavan in touch. -Editor

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: OCTOBER 10, 2021 : Query: David Vice Contact Sought (https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n41a10.html)

Predominantly Catholic Countries in Asia
Ken Berger writes:

"I read the article by my good friend and fellow Philippine researcher, Earl Honeycutt, about the 1937 Manila Eucharistic Conference Medals. I'd like to point out that, at the present time, there is a second country in Asia, besides the Philippines, which is primarily Catholic - East Timor (Timor-Leste). Its Catholicism is the result of the country having been a former Portuguese colony. Approximately 98% of the people are Catholic."

Thanks for keeping us straight. -Editor

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
1937 MANILA EUCHARISTIC CONFERENCE MEDALS (https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n41a25.html)

Michael Joffre of Carsley Whetstone
John Regitko of Toronto, Canada writes:

"In the last E-Sylum, you mentioned the firm of Carsley Whetstoe. I have met Michael Joffre on a number of occasions. Based on my conversations with him, a nicer gentleman you will not find! Since he also brings his son to coin shows, I predict that the company will be around for at least another generation."

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
CANADA'S OLDEST COIN DEALER (https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n41a15.html)

The Goebel Coin Collector
Astronomer Kavan Ratnatunga writes:

"When I saw that Coin Collector Porcelain you posted on the last E-sylum, I thought it was cool, and when I visited the Auction site and found it had an estimate of £60-80 and was just coming up for Auction, and had not had any bids, I put in my minimum Bid, only to find it sell for £650+BP. Must be all the publicity you gave it.

So I searched for it online and found instead The Goebel Coin Collector for sale on eBay for US$30. It was too cute not to buy. I had never seen it before and a nice companion to my Goebel Boy with Telescope, I purchased 25 years ago. Both are from the 1970s. Don't seem to be rare or expensive as I saw another on sale on eBay."

Nice item! -Editor

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
DNW OCTOBER 2021 NUMISMATIC LITERATURE : Lot 1576: Porcelain Coin Collector Figure (https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n41a02.html)

Bach's Fishy Gold Ducat Story
David Pickup writes:

"I don't remember if you covered this story about J S Bach finding ducats in fish heads!?"

But by the time Johann was fifteen, his sweet soprano voice had gained him a place in the choir of St. Michael's School in Luneburg. During this period, the ambitious choir boy often went on long walks to outlying churches so that he could listen to all kinds of organ music.

On one of these tramps he rested for a while outside a country inn. Tired and hungry, he had no money to go inside and enjoy a good meal. One of the diners noticed his plight, opened a window, and threw out two fish-heads to the ravenous boy.

Johann eagerly picked up the leftovers and, to his amazement, found a gold coin inside each of the heads. Immediately he hurried inside and ordered a tasty meal, which he enjoyed.

No, this is a new one on me. Bizarre! -Editor

David adds:

"I have found the story in several places. No explanation of why they were there."

For some references, see:
Johann Sebastian Bach devoted his peerless creative life to music from childhood (https://www.lookandlearn.com/blog/27657/johann-sebastian-bach-devoted-his-peerless-creative-life-to-music-from-childhood/)
What Maketh the Man? Composer of the WeekJohann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0010h1z)

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