Ben Costello

If you’re attending the show, look for Ben and check back here, daily, for the day’s schedule of events and show recaps. Schedule of Events for Today — Thursday, August 8, 2024 8:00 a.m.Bourse opens to Early Bird badge holders — Hall ATable-holder registration opens — Lobby ANew York International Numismatic Convention board of governors […]

Greetings Fleet Society members, I had a very interesting day. I met up and spent some time with Dan Sedwick at his table. Dan has been a long-time supporter of the Society. He has an auction coming up in November and we talked about some of the things that will be up for sale. I

If you’re attending the show, look for Ben and check back here, daily, for the day’s schedule of events and show recaps. Schedule of Events for Today — Wednesday, August 7, 2024 8:00 a.m.Bourse opens to table holders and Early Bird badge holders — Hall ATable-holder registration opens — Lobby AToken & Medal Society (TAMS)

Greetings Fleet Society members, Today was Day 1 of the ANA World’s Fair of Money here in Chicago. I had a very busy time walking among the hundreds of dealers, meeting and greeting old friends. Speaking of old friends, I met several Fleet Society members. Among them were Dan Sedwick, Winter Park FL (member #2);

Ben, President of the Society, will be walking the floor, meeting and greeting old friends, and recruiting new members. If you’re attending the show, be sure to look for him! Also, be sure to check back daily for each day’s schedule of events and show recaps from Ben. Schedule of Events for Today — Tuesday,

The American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money 2024 starts tomorrow. If anyone is planning to attend, look Ben up! He will be walking the floor, meeting and greeting old friends, and recruiting new members for the Society. Schedule of Events for Today — Monday, August 5, 2024 7:00 a.m.Table-holder registration — Lobby A 9:00

View $MILLIONS$ in rare coins and numismatic treasures. Buy, sell and trade with hundreds of coin dealers, attend lectures and presentations from noted numismatists, and find out what your old coins may be worth! WHERE:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center5555 N River RdRosemont, IL 60018 WHEN:August 6-10, 2024 SHOW HOURS:Tuesday — 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday

Vincent Trotta, left, Captain of the Mel Fisher’s Treasures company search and recovery vessel “DARE,” poses with Mel and Deo Fisher’s granddaughter Nichole Johanson and her husband James, in Sebastian, FL, during a Mel Fisher Days event. (Photo Credit: Jim Wilson) Mel Fisher Days, an annual tribute to the rum-and-coke drinking, gold-chain-adorned character remembered as

Recently I acquired the latest edition of the Ignacio Gutiérrez Delgado two-volume set on Spanish eight escudos (Los Doblones de a Ocho Escudos). Written entirely in Spanish, it is a remarkable body of work with extensive razor-sharp images. The Society highly recommends this book as a necessary addition to the library of serious Fleet scholars.

The Mel Fisher Days — Annual Charity Event is almost here! Since it started in 1998 it has been held in Key West, but this year it will be held in Sebastian, Florida “where it all began.” The online auction is now LIVE with over $30,000 in stuff to bid on between authentic treasures, and places to stay and play in

Recently we heard from Jeremy Watherston (Member # 145) from Brisbane, Australia regarding a new acquisition he wanted to share with us. He was fortunate to acquire a really nice aggregate or “clump” from the 1715 Fleet. Our little beauty weighs in at a respectable 150 grama (O.331 pounds) and is 4”x 2”x 1.6”. Consisting