Manufacturer Background
"Joseph Oberwise in Los Angeles, California started making coin boards with a copyright dated 1938, under J. Oberwise & Company. You would fill the board with coins, then sell it back to them for a premium price. The prices paid by Oberwise for a full set was on the back of each coin board. There are many varieties with dates and mintages being produced every couple of months." - Donald Kocken
The story behind the 'Coin Board Hoard'
Up for sale/auction is a rare and vintage coin board from the legendary 'Coin Board Hoard' collection.
Coin collecting boards gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s as a way to make the hobby more accessible to the average American family during the Great Depression era. Coin boards played a significant role in popularizing coin collecting and have since become highly sought-after collectibles themselves.
This particular coin board comes from the collections of two renowned figures in the coin board world: David Lange and Donald Kocken.
David Lange was a leading expert and pioneer in the study of coin boards. His book, "Coin Collecting Boards of the 1930s and 1940s," is considered the definitive work on the subject. After his passing in 2023, his collection was acquired by Donald Kocken.
Donald Kocken is a prominent researcher of coin boards, albums, & folders, known for his extensive knowledge and expertise. He authored the book "Collecting Vintage Coin Boards, Albums, Folders, & Holders: 1930's and Beyond," which has become a valuable resource for collectors. He has passed on his collection to a fellow collector to help sell off the entire collection.
The 'Coin Board Hoard' consists of approximately 1,700 vintage coin boards, folders, and albums, many of which are among the rarest and highest-grade examples in the history of coin collecting. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of numismatic history from this incredible collection.
- Return policy: 14-day return period. If you have any issues, please reach out.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have about this rare and historic coin board.