Twin Cities Ancient Coin Club

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July 23, 2026 

7PM Social Hour

8PM Club Business and Program

9:30PM Social Time 

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The Wonders of the World

Presented by Bob Stumm

 

Four of the traditional Seven Wonders can be represented on ancient coins—but only two are completely unambiguous.

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Temple of Artemis at Ephesus: Clearly depicted, often with the cult statue inside

Lighthouse of Alexandria: Clearly depicted on Alexandrian Roman coins and medallions

Statue of Zeus at Olympia: Probably reflected in certain Zeus portraits and seated-Zeus types, but identification is interpretive

Colossus of Rhodes: Possibly represented by the distinctive radiate head of Helios on Rhodian didrachms; disputed

Great Pyramid of Giza: No known ancient coin depiction

Hanging Gardens of Babylon: No known depiction

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: No known depiction of the building itself

The conventional numismatic answer is thus four out of seven, with the Temple and Lighthouse definite and Zeus and the Colossus qualified.

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General Meeting Information:

Today, we have about fifty paid members and a typical club meeting attracts 15-20 members. At times, our meetings attract as many as 40 members and guests. Although the club has had numismatic luminaries as members, the heart and soul of the club has always been the average collector. So whether your pocketbook allows you to seek out beautiful rarities, or confines you to the occasional humble bronze, you are welcome at TCACC.

 

What day are the meetings?

Meetings are normally held on the fourth Thursday of the month. No meetings are held in July or August. The November meeting is usually held on another date due to Thanksgiving or on the 5th Thursday, if available. See the meeting schedule below:

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What time are the meetings?

All meetings officially begin at 8:00 PM. However, members typically begin arriving anytime after 7:00 PM for socializing and viewing or selling coins and related items.

 

After the featured presentation, an auction will be held if members brought items to sell.

 

Meetings typically adjourn by 10:00 PM.

 

Where are the meetings?

The club meets physically at:

 

Immanuel Lutheran Church

104 Snelling Av S

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105-1959

 

Use the front (main) or parking lot entrance. We meet in the upstairs gathering area.

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Future meeting dates

Jun - Thursday 06/25/26 Shanna Schmidt of Schanna Schmidt Numismatics https://www.shannaschmidt.com/

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