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PO Box 613 Fostoria OH 44830 FostoriaCoin@gmail.com

2026 Officers

President Harry Colvin VP Vic Lucarelli

Treasurer Vincent Gaietto 419.447.8861 Secretary Christie Gwiner

Sgt at Arms Cody Roth 419.306.9990 Auctioneer Phil Warrington

The February meeting of the Fostoria Coin Club was called to order on February 16th, 2026, at 7:30pm, by President Colvin, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 29 members and 2 guests present.

The minutes were read and revised to reflect that the club approved Gary's request for the website renewal cost. The treasury report was read and revised to note a payment was for the club's website not for the club's Facebook account.

Illnesses: No known illnesses, but it was noted that Dan Moore, one of our regular dealers from Monroe, MI, had passed away.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Vini presented the Christmas half dollars to 2 members. Remaining ones will be prizes at the show.

SHOW BUSINESS:

• Sara reported publicity expenses to run $204. She reported the food situation is all set too.

• Roger Geyman will post on 70 facebook pages for free, as in past years.

• Cody reported he has secured 9 dealers/19 tables, and still waiting on numerous to respond.

• Members duplicate table: Eric requests that members have their items clearly marked with prices. Eric also has the hourly door prize tickets.

• Setup to be Saturday – need volunteers at the LC and to get tables. Initial plan is begin at noon. Need 18 tables plus the club's 6' tables, plus 42 chairs. Vini will have table covers.

• Vini and Cody will handle the 8 signs around town.

• The registration crew will use the sign up sheets, and Vini will sponsor the 1st year of dues for new members that sign up at the show.

• Raffle tickets – we need everyone selling them. Vini is holding 350 back for the show.

• Hourly door prizes – we will have Jr & Sr – a member will need to call out the winning # in the rooms as the PA System does not allow people to hear thru out the building.

• The announcer is Scott. Security is being arranged by Chuck using Luke Elchert of FPD.

• Vini and Gary are handling the electrical.

• All are encouraged to volunteer.

NEW BUSINESS:

• President Colvin suggested a review of the club's by laws, as it has been since 2019 that it was last done. He suggested a committee to form to do this. Vini has copies of the by laws for new members (or any members who need a copy). The club discussed and decided to table this topic until after the coin show, so it will be revisited in the April meeting.

• Fliers were distributed for the 2026 Westland MI show (March 6-7), Vic will be a dealer there.

• Vini showed a 2026 Mayflower quarter he found.

• The website is up to date and paid.

• Bob showed a silver Fiji Coca Cola dollar.

• Gary reported that a Columbus dealer was shot and killed (Hal Moore) – shooter was caught.

• Cody spoke about the $10 million heist from the Scottsdale mint, where a semi had 4 skids of silver coins. Perpetrators were caught.

• Vic has 2026 Silver Eagles for sale.

PRESENTATION:

• Chuck spoke about Capped Bust half dollars, how dies were numbered, reference books, and how dies were re-punched resulting in over-dates. Examples were passed around.

Vic and Gary made a motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Door prizes and an auction followed.

Fostoria Coin Club Pre-Listed Auction

March 16, 2026

Lot Date Coin Type Grade Min. Bid

1. 1 Jar of “S” mint Wheat Cents 150 coins, mixed dates mixed grades NMB
Buyer may take next 2 lots
2. 1 Jar of “S” mint Wheat Cents 150 coins, mixed dates mixed grades NMB
3. 1 Jar of “S” mint Wheat Cents 150 coins, mixed dates mixed grades NMB

4. 1 Roll of 1964 copper Lincoln Cents – 50 coins BU NMB

5. 1 Roll of Pre1940 Wheat Cents – 50 coins, mixed dates mixed grades NMB
Buyer may take next 2 lots
6. 1 Roll of Pre-1940 Wheat Cents 50 coins, mixed dates mixed grades NMB

7. 1 Roll of Pre-1940 Wheat Cents 50 coins, mixed dates mixed grades NMB

8. 1960 P-D Lincoln Copper Cents Variety Set – Large-Small Dates (4 coins) UNC NMB
9. 1923 $1.00 silver certificate in plastic case -     1 bill NMB
10.    24 different World Coins    NMB
11.   1 pair of new coin gloves                                   NMB
12.    Variety Penny Sets – 1974 and 1983 – 13 coins – AU-BU NMB

13.     Vintage Hawaii – The Aloha State – Aug. 21, 1959 Bronze Medallion
   Selling on Ebay for $49.95    NMB
14.    Vintage State of Alaska – Jan 3, 1959 Bronze Medallion
    Selling on Ebay for $33.50 w COA    NMB
15.     Golden Gate Bridge Bronze Medallion 25th Anniversary 1937 – 1962
   Selling on Ebay for $49.00  w/COA    NMB
16.    1979 P-D-S S.B. Anthony Dollars – 1st Day of Issue July2, 1979 BU
   in presentation box – 3 coins    NMB

17.    1960 Santa Fe 350th Anniversary Bronze Medallion w/ COA 1610–1960
   Selling on Ebay for $70.00    NMB
18.    Naval Aviation 50th Anniversary MACO Bronze Medallion w/COA
   Selling on Ebay for $20.00    NMB
19.     1971 Ike Dollar BU in slab    NMB
20.    2008 P ALASKA Quarter roll – 40 coins – all with extra claw errors - $10.00 face     $ 10.00

21 (3) US Two Cent 1864 G, 1864 F+, 1965 F 35.00

22 2006 P&D SAC.$ & JFK set UBC,,1981 P&D SBA & 2000-P SAC..BU

2006-D 25 cent,,1903 & 1912 & 1937 5 cent, ,1907 1 Cent-VF,

1976-S 5 cent PF., 1955-S 1cent BU & 1880 Shield 5 cent? 7.00

23 2021-W ASE (type-2) O G P (Burnished Finish) UNC 60.00

24 2004-S US Silver Proof Set ($1.85 face 90% Silver O G P Gem Frosted Proof 65.00

As usual, grades and descriptions are largely the opinion of the seller. Be sure to look closely at the coins before you bid. Good Luck!!

Bring your coins to Phil Warrington for submission in future club auctions.