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From left to right: Steve Geppi, Laura Sperber, Christine Karstedt, John Snyder and Bruce Morelan celebrate in the renowned Diamond International Galleries library.
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Orioles majority owner Peter Angelos and Steve Geppi
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Kerby Confer (shown here) also showcased his block of rare "Inverted Flying Jenny" stamps at the event.
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(Left to right) Legend Numismatics partners Laura Sperber, Bruce Morelan and George Huang
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Steve and Mindy Geppi (left) secure one end of the nickel display case, while Bob Stout and Breanna Geppi (right) hold down the other.
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Laura Sperber, Chris Cipoletti, Dwight Manley and Edward C. Lee
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Q. David Bowers, Laura Sperber and Christine Karstedt enjoy a photogenic moment near the display case.
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Bill Withuhn, Dr. Brent Glass and Valeska Hilbig of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
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Dr. Brent Glass and Steve Geppi
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ANA Executive Director Chris Cipoletti addresses the crowd.
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Lisa Vaccaro and Mindy Geppi (left) with Susan DiLabio
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Thomas Black, Peter Angelos and Christian Coluccio
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Mickey Koleszar of Norwalk, CT (right) checks out the library with Laura Sperber and George Huang
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Gemstone's John K. Snyder, renowned sports agent Dwight Manley and award-winning columnist and author Q. David Bowers
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Chuck Parker, COO of Diamond Comic Distributors and Marvel's President of Publishing and Consumer Products and Chief Operating Officer Bill Jemas are all smiles at the event.
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Henry Rosenberg (left) and Richard Eliasberg (right)
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Mindy Geppi and Maryland Dept. of Business and Economic Development Secretary Aris Melissaratos(left) strike a pose with Jennifer Vitale.
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Bruce Morelan, John Snyder, Laura Sperber, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, and Steve Geppi share a moment in the library.
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ANA Public Relations Director Stephen Bobbitt and ANA curator Larry Lee
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The lovely Geppi women, left to to right: Gina, Breanna, Danielle and Mindy Geppi
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Steve Geppi explains the history of the coins to Carol Overstreet and Brian Ott of Certified Rarities.
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Steve Geppi, George Huang, Laura Sperber, John Snyder and Bruce Morelan
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John Albanese with Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Lee
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Doug Kurz and Laura Sperber
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From left to right: Miriam and Stuart Reisbord with Cheryl and Peter Merolo
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Diamond International Galleries PR rep Charles Degliomini (right) speaks to reporter (center), while guest admires the many first issue comics on display.
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Mr. and Mrs. Dale Friend of Lake Tahoe strike a pose with Laura Sperber
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Noted comic collector Larry Leong and his wife, Margaret admire the wealth of collectibles on display.
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Bob and Carol Overstreet pose with the incredible nickels
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Thad Olsen of Los Angeles and Laura Sperber
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Mr. and Mrs. John Babalis admire the rare coins.
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Bruce Morelan (right) shows off the nickels to friend Eric.
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From center to right: Larry Moyer, George Huang, Laura Sperber and Judy Moyer
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Vic and Sherri Bozarth of Vineland, NJ
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Martin Logies (left) and father pose beside the nickels.
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One of the owners of the fifth nickel looks on
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Bob Mangels of Golden Eagle Coins (left) shares his viewing experience with a small group of onlookers
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John Albanese and Laura Sperber
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David Bavar and wife, Betty Jean admire the various items in the 1913 Liberty Head nickel display case.
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Scott Purvis and Clay Shaw
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WJZ's Morning Show personality Don Scott (left) admires the breathtaking nickels with Lou and Nancy Grasmick.
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Darrell Low of NYC, Melissa Karstedt of Wolfesboro, NH and Steve Liu of East Brunswick, NJ
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John Hone, General Counsel for the Diamond Family (left) and his son Chris
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Diamond International Galleries' Joe McGuckin with ANA PR Director Steve Bobbitt
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Pat Pyles (left) and Sue DiLabio enjoy a moment with the camera
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Dave Anderson and his son, Adam (left) enjoy a camera moment with Gemstone's Tom Gordon and his lovely wife, Jenny.
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Clay Shaw and Laura enjoy the view from the library.
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Legend Numismatics' Laura Sperber, ANA Executive Director Chris Cipoletti, Sports Promoter Dwight Manley and Edward C. Lee pose by the four 1913 Liberty Head nickels on display.
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Linda and Greg Borchardt
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Sarah Snyder, Jamie David, John Snyder and Jim Snyder take turns holding the $500,000 in gold bars on display.
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Steve Gehringer and Laura Sperber
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Sarah and Linda Snyder (left, right) pose with Cheryl Merolo (center).
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Gemstone's Jamie David (right) and husband Huw greet guests in the Diamond International Galleries library.
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Dennis Kucharczyk of Timonium gives the nickels and intent once-over.
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Linda and John Snyder pose beside the 1913 Liberty Head nickel display.
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Stephen Stokeley of Tennessee shares a happy moment with Laura Sperber and George Huang of Legend Numismatics
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Steve Liu poses with Kerby Confer's "Inverted Flying Jenny" stamps
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Magician Dick Steiner captivates the crowd with his astounding card and coin tricks. WJZ news anchor Vic Carter is seen here, choosing the magician's next face card.
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Jim Snyder (left) and John K. Snyder III (right) share the spotlight with the famed nickels.
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Frank & Darlene Lipshultz pose happily by one of the many Carl Barks paintings on display.
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Dorothy Snyder admires the nickels with a fellow guest.
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Gemstone's Mark Huesman with Huw David
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Gemstone's Mike Wilbur
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Scoop's Stacia Brown with Matthew Brown
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