Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show underway in Las Vegas

By Todd Prince Las Vegas Review-Journal

8 years ago

Rare and antique coins are displayed at the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

Bob Harris, takes a closer look at the 1853 Half Dime at the the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

The 1804 Silver Dollar, one of the rarest and most popular of all American coins, is displayed at the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

The 1880 $500 Silver Certificate, with the famous black back designs which prominently display the word "SILVER" across the back, is displayed at the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. This denomination from the series is rare in any variety and grade. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

Prospective buyers at the the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel , an American five-cent piece which was produced in extremely limited quantities, is displayed at the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

The 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime is displayed at the the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

A prospective buyer, who refused to give his name, takes a closer look at some rare and antique coins at the the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

The 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

James Patton, takes a closer look at the 1804 Silver Dollar and the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel during the 54th Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show at Westgate hotel-casino on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show is underway at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas.

This event showcases coins, tokens, collectible pins, collecting supplies, old bank notes and checks, obsolete stock certificate, paper currency, ancient coins and sports cards.

The three-day show concludes on Saturday. It is open to the public.

Some 1,500 people are expected for the show.