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Rome and the Coinages of the Mediterranean Conference: Part I

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… On April 17–18, 2023, the British School at Rome hosted an international conference titled Rome and the Coinages of the Mediterranean 200 BCE–64 CE, with the primary purpose of sharing with the academic community at large the preliminary results of a five-year European Research Council-funded project […]

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PNG Gives Robert Brueggeman 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has honored Robert Brueggeman, the organization’s soon-to-retire Executive Director, with its 2023 Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to someone who has shown extraordinary devotion to numismatics and significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. “Bob has been PNG’s Executive Director since 1995. Under his guidance […]

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Parkyakarkus: The Story of a Coin Collector

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Recently I was leafing through an old Numismatist from the 1940s, looking for something or other, when a name leaped off the page at me: “Parkyakarkus”. It appeared in an advertisement of numismatic wants placed by American Numismatic Association member 7174, who was looking for some […]

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World’s Fair of Money Medal by Jamie Franki Honors Pittsburgh

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. To commemorate this year’s show, medallic artist […]

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World’s Fair of Money Medal by Jamie Franki Honors Pittsburgh

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. To commemorate this year’s show, medallic artist […]

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World’s Fair of Money Medal by Jamie Franki Honors Pittsburgh

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. To commemorate this year’s show, medallic artist […]

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ANS Mourns the Loss of Jere L. Bacharach

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Jere L. Bacharach on April 9, 2023. Dr. Bacharach was a long-time member of the Board of Trustees and an invaluable scholar of the numismatic community and Middle Eastern studies. Jere Bacharach was born in 1938 in New York. He received […]

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The Potosí Mint Fraud of 1649: Long Table 130 With Jesse Kraft

  In Long Table 130, join ANS Curator Jesse Kraft to discuss the Potosí Mint Fraud of 1649. This seemingly small scandal had international repercussions on global trade, people’s trust of money, and monetary circulation patterns for decades. Evidence shows that this fraud at the Potosí Mint even had a direct influence on the numismatic […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspect Arrested in Facebook Counterfeit Note Case

By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspect Arrested in Counterfeit CSA Note Case On February 22, 2023, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) sent out an alert requesting information on a person of interest, Jeremy Tewell, regarding an ongoing investigation involving counterfeit CSA notes. The subject was arrested on March […]

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PNG Awards Two YN Summer Seminar Scholarships

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is giving two scholarships this year instead of one so that two young numismatists can attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “In recognition of the recent passing of long-time PNG member John N. Rowe III, another member-dealer who wants to remain anonymous has […]

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Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money

American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Those interested in giving a Money Talks presentation should submit an online proposal at […]

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ACEF Reports Fakers Using Same Cert Numbers Multiple Times

Recent examples of fake “certified” Morgan and Peace dollars have been found with the same certification numbers on the encapsulation inserts, cautions the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF). “Unsuspecting buyers may find that the cert number perfectly matches the coin when they look it up on a legitimate authentication company’s website, but counterfeiters are spewing out […]

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Find Treasures in Your Pocket During National Coin Week

Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about history, and the stories will be celebrated during the 100th annual National Coin Week, April 16-22, 2023. “Designs on U.S. coins and paper money commemorate notable people, events, accomplishments, and shared principles. This year’s theme, “Our […]

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Call for Papers: Coinage of the Americas Conference 2023

Coinage of the Americas Conference 2023: 18th- & 19th-Century Design and Production   Generously sponsored by the Resolute Americana Collection and the Stack Family * * * For Coinage of the Americas Conference (COAC) 2023, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) seeks presentations and papers related to the design and production methods of numismatic objects. The […]

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Candidates Announced for ANA Board of Governors

Candidate Forum on April 12 to Impart Views on ANA/Hobby Issues   The nonprofit American Numismatic Association (ANA) is governed by a president, vice president and seven governors, whose terms expire every two years. Sixteen individuals have received and accepted the required 25 nominations from individual ANA members and/or clubs for the ANA’s 2023 election […]

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Wee Deities on Ancient Coins

By Austin Andrews for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Infanthood is one of the few universal conditions that every adult has once experienced, which they cannot explicitly recall. Within this known ignorance, there is a fascinating projection of humanity onto the divine, in terms of religious sentiment and human psychology. If the gods look and […]

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Free Live Educational Webinars During National Coin Week

Register Now (Space is Limited) * * * National Coin Week was established to encourage the enjoyable hobby of coin collecting through fun activities, contests, quizzes, educational content and more. This year’s event from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) features free live educational webinars focused on the theme “Our Money, Our Heritage, Our America.” Here’s […]

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Historic 1790 Thomas Jefferson Report on US Coinage Donated to ANA

Considered to be the most important document written by Jefferson while Secretary of State   One of only six known surviving copies of Thomas Jefferson’s 1790 report to the House of Representatives on proposed weights, measures, and coins for the young United States has been donated to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) by collector and […]

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Coin Theft Suspects Caught With Help From NGC and NCIC

Two people were charged in connection with the thefts of rare coins and bullion coins mailed to customers from Beaumont, Texas. One of the suspects was an employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) who is now awaiting federal sentencing along with forfeiture of funds. The other suspect was her adult son who died […]

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“Rarities of 1796” $15 Million Display At Expanded 2023 Central States Convention

Newman Numismatic Portal seminars and two floors of bourse space also among the show’s many highlights   The 2023 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention, April 27-29, will have more than 600 dealers, educational seminars organized by the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP), and a $15 million “Rarities From 1796” exhibit of historic early American coins. […]

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ANA Welcomes New Numismatic Education Director

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to announce that Christian Strayhorn will soon join the Association’s team as its new Education Director. Born and raised in North Carolina, Strayhorn has 17 years of experience in the education sector with community colleges, and public, private, charter, and international schools (El Salvador, Brazil, and China). She […]

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The Last of the Medallic Arts Co. Archives Return to New York

By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… In 2018, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) purchased the archives of the Medallic Art Company (MACO), one of the largest and most important private mints in the United States, which, after roughly 113 years of operation, went bankrupt in 2016. Established circa 1903 in New […]

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ANA’s New eLearning Program “NumismaTalks” Debuts in April

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is unveiling a new webinar series, NumismaTalks, which will be presented by a rotating array of top industry experts. Debuting April 13 under the umbrella of the ANA eLearning Academy, NumismaTalks consist of hour-long presentations, 12-1 pm MT (2-3 pm ET), on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. […]

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ANA Summer Seminars Offer Something for Every Collector

The best learning experience in numismatics returns again this summer. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Summer Seminar, slated for June 17-22 (session 1) and June 24-29 (session 2), features classes to suit virtually every collector’s needs, led by instructors who are recognized leaders in their fields. Held in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the campus […]

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Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes Bill […]

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The John S. White Medal and the Rise and Fall of Berkeley School for Boys

By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Medals help tell a story, but they rarely tell the entire story. The medallic arts are often employed to portray a sense of achievement and celebration. Very few medals depict the negative realities of life. More often than not, a medal is bestowed upon an individual […]

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More Than 4,000 Collectors Flock to Phoenix National Money Show

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 National Money Show in Phoenix, Arizona, welcomed 4,306 people to the three-day event, held March 2-4 at the Phoenix Convention Center. “Attendance exceeded our expectations,” says ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. “Remarkably, nearly 1,900 nonmembers attended the show, which far surpassed the number of ANA members in Arizona.” “Thanks […]

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PNG Offers Coin Show Security Tips for Dealers and Collectors

“The world is becoming less secure and coin shows are increasingly a target for both sophisticated and novice criminals looking to make a quick score,” cautions Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Executive Director Robert Brueggeman, who also is the founder of Positive Protection, Inc., a nationwide security company. To reduce the odds of becoming a victim, […]

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New National Coin & Bullion Association Website Launched

NCBA, or the National Coin & Bullion Association (the trade name for the Industry Council for Tangible Assets or “ICTA“), has officially launched our new website — ncbassoc.org. “We believe the new website will be a benefit to NCBA members, providing many new improvements in an updated and smart-looking fashion. The site is user friendly, […]

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Money in Mid-Republican Rome

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… On February 16–18, 2023, the Royal Netherlands Institute of Rome (KNIR) hosted an international workshop titled Money in Mid-Republican Rome, to which the author was fortunate enough to participate. This workshop was organized by Fleur Kemmers (Goethe University, Frankfurt) and by Marleen Termeer (Radhoud University, Nijmegen) […]

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ANS Invites Applications for 2023 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to invite applications for the 2023 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics, to be awarded to the best single- or multi-authored book, catalog, or online digital work related to ancient numismatics (650 BCE to 300 CE). This distinguished prize seeks to reward innovative research in the field and is […]

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Submissions Accepted for ANA Club Publications Competition

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. Awards will be presented in four categories: local, regional, specialty, and electronic. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues, and do not have an elected or salaried ANA officer […]

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Jewish-American Hall of Fame Commemorates Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence

No More Than 75 Impressive Medals Will be Made Commemorating Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence Featuring a Remarkable Portrait of “The Father of Modern Israel” – David Ben-Gurion   The Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned former engraver of the United States Mint Jim Licaretz to create an impressive 3 ½ inch medal to commemorate […]

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Numismatic Crime – Counterfeit Confederate Notes Sold Over Facebook

By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – Florida The Bay County Sheriff’s Deptartment is investigating the early morning burglary of PCB Coins and Cards in Panama City, Florida on February 16. The suspects gained entry by using a sledgehammer to breach the front glass door. Once inside, […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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International Mints Establish Advocacy for Cash and Coin Access and Acceptance

The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) is a content and research-led association active in protecting inclusive, democratic, resilient, and sustainable cash and coin access and acceptance   The International Mint Industry Association, founded in the summer of 2022, is a professional association of public and private mints and industry suppliers. Its goal is to support […]

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ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. Authored by Christopher R. McDowell—ANS Fellow, editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics, and President of the Colonial Coin Collectors […]

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ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. Authored by Christopher R. McDowell—ANS Fellow, editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics, and President of the Colonial Coin Collectors […]

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ANA Seeks New Education Director

Association to Prioritize Online Numismatic Education   The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is prioritizing successful online learning experience in its search for a new education director. The new director will be responsible for implementing a sustainable online education program while continuing and improving upon existing programs. According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, the individual […]

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ANA Seeks New Education Director

Association to Prioritize Online Numismatic Education   The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is prioritizing successful online learning experience in its search for a new education director. The new director will be responsible for implementing a sustainable online education program while continuing and improving upon existing programs. According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, the individual […]

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ACEF Gives Counterfeit Training to Midwest Law Enforcement

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recently conducted an eight-hour class, “Counterfeit Coin and Precious Metals Investigations” to 35 Kansas and Missouri local, state and federal law enforcement investigators. Participants in the ACEF seminar were shown examples of fake numismatic items during the training session held in the Kansas City suburb of Mission, Kansas. “This educational […]

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ACEF Gives Counterfeit Training to Midwest Law Enforcement

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recently conducted an eight-hour class, “Counterfeit Coin and Precious Metals Investigations” to 35 Kansas and Missouri local, state and federal law enforcement investigators. Participants in the ACEF seminar were shown examples of fake numismatic items during the training session held in the Kansas City suburb of Mission, Kansas. “This educational […]

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Phoenix to Host ANA National Money Show in March

It’s not too early to make plans for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show, March 2-4, 2023, in sunny (and warm!) Phoenix, Arizona. The convention, at the Phoenix Convention Center, will feature hundreds of dealers eager to buy, sell and appraise coins and currency; a pre-convention seminar on counterfeit detection; lectures and presentations […]

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Recognize Fellow Coin Collectors, Nominate Deserving Hobbyists

Deadline for Award Nominations is January 15 Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding dedication to numismatics. The ANA is now accepting individual nominations for 2023 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Modern Era” candidates. All nominations can be submitted in writing and online – 300 […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspects in Texas Coin Shop Thefts

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Alert: Suspects Traveling in Gold Theft On October 28, 2022, the subjects pictured below were responsible for the theft of seven one-ounce American Gold Eagles from a coin shop in Texarkana, Texas. The subjects entered the shop wanting to buy several one-ounce […]

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ANA Summer Seminar Scholarships Available for 2023

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is accepting scholarship applications for its 2023 Summer Seminar, the hobby’s premier educational event. Recipients will have the opportunity to attend one of two weeklong sessions, to be held June 17-22 and June 24-29 on the Colorado College campus adjacent to ANA headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. All members – […]

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The Florentine Gold Florin: How Much Is That in Dollars?

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Something we are asked from time to time is how much a past coin was worth in terms of present-day money. It can be hard enough sometimes to say what the coin was worth at the time it was in circulation. Equating it to present-day money […]

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CSNS Partners With Newman Numismatic Portal, Suspends Exhibits for 2023 Convention

Central States Numismatic Society looks to revamp rules to attract more exhibitors and convention visitors   As part of an ongoing expansion and modernization program for its annual convention, leaders of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) are partnering with Washington University’s Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) for a three-day symposium at the 2023 CSNS convention. […]

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John Feigenbaum Selected as PNG Executive Director

Business executive and lifelong numismatist John Feigenbaum has been selected by the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Board of Directors to become the non-profit organization’s next Executive Director. He will begin a transition period in January with PNG’s long-time Executive Director Robert Brueggeman who will be retiring in 2023 after 28 years. Brueggeman, 78, has been […]

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ANA Establishes David Lisot Young Numismatist Scholarship

In memory of David Lisot, who passed away unexpectedly on October 15, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is establishing the David Lisot Memorial Young Numismatist Scholarship to continue David’s legacy of fascination with numismatics and numismatists themselves. The ANA set a goal of raising $25,000 for the scholarship, of which $5,000 has already been pledged. […]

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ANA Board Approves $6.5 Million Budget for FY 2022-23

During an October 20 teleconference, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors passed a $6.5 million budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, which begins November 1. According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, more than $2.6 million of the 2023 budget directly supports the ANA’s educational offerings, including the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, the […]

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Save the Date: April 26 is PNG Day at Central States

Visitors will again get an early advantage for buying and selling prior to the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct its next PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society convention. The 2023 PNG Day will be open to […]

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Numismatic Crime – Coin Shop Burglaries and Vehicular Break-ins

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – Stockton, California The Stockton Police Department is investigating a burglary of Avenue Coins. At approximately 2:15 am on October 13, 2022, three vehicles occupied by seven males wearing hoodies and armed with bolt cutters and a pry-bar breached […]

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Jewish-American Hall of Fame 2022 Medal Honors Ruth Gruber

By Jewish-American Hall of Fame …… Mel Wacks, Director of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, has announced that its 53rd annual inductee ― photojournalist, author, and public servant Ruth Gruber ― whose portrait will appear on high relief medals designed by sculptor Eugene Daub. The medal’s reverse, designed by Mel Wacks, features the issuer’s name. […]

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A Warsaw Numismatic Odyssey

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Last month, along with most of the American Numismatic Society’s staff, I attended the XVI International Numismatic Congress in Poland. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and finally meet in person with email-only acquaintances. I quickly fell into a routine of attending […]

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A Warsaw Numismatic Odyssey

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   Last month, along with most of the American Numismatic Society’s staff, I attended the XVI International Numismatic Congress in Poland. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and finally meet in person with email-only acquaintances. I quickly fell into a routine of […]

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Heroes and Villains on Circulating Coins and Banknotes

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   The recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II (r. 1952–2022) and the elevation of King Charles III has prompted questions about how the face of money will change in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. This may seem like an odd line of inquiry to numismatists […]

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Numismatic Crime – $50,000 Reward Offered for Recovery of Stolen Coins

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: FedEx – Arizona to Florida A package being sent via FedEx has been reported stolen/lost. The package was last scanned at the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee. FedEx has been unable to locate the package. Lost/Stolen Coins: 315 Bolivia […]

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PAN Civil War Showcase Features Financial Legacies of the War

Three days, eight programs, and multiple exhibits featuring storytellers/authors and Living History Characters “President Abe Lincoln” and “General William T. Sherman”. Hosted jointly by two non-profit organizations, the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Foundation (501c3) and No Small Change Programs are offering eight Civil War Money Stories along with displays and exhibits. See the complete […]

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Lecture Highlights From the XVI International Numismatic Congress

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… It has been roughly two weeks since the close of the INC 2022 – XVI International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw, Poland. In that time, I’ve been able to reflect upon my experience there, re-watch some of the presentations I saw in person, and view for the […]

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ANA Awards Membership Boosters, Numismatic Author, Club Publications & Medallic Artist

At this year’s World’s Fair of Money, August 16-20, several hobby supporters were honored for encouraging coin enthusiasts to join the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The recruitment period was November 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021. The John and Nancy Wilson Booster Award (named after the duo who have recruited more than 2,000 new members) […]

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George Washington to Appear at PAN Fall Coin Show

The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Fall Coin Show and Convention to be held on October 20-22 at the Monroeville Convention Center is pleased to announce the addition of George Washington as part of the PAN Living American History Program. Abraham Lincoln (Dennis Boggs), Benjamin Franklin (Patrick McBride), George Washington (Curt Radabaugh), and General William […]

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ANS 2023 Annual Gala to Honor Heritage Auctions

  The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce Heritage Auctions as the recipient of the 2023 Trustees’ Award. Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the U.S and the third-largest auction house in the world, handles a large variety of collectibles including comics, fine arts, books, luxury items, film and sports memorabilia, […]

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The ANS at the XVI International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Two weeks ago, the American Numismatic Society’s offices closed as 12 members of the curatorial and research staff descended on Warsaw, Poland—a city and country known for both its vibrant history and as an international center for numismatic research—for the XVI International Numismatic Congress. The International […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspect Attempts to Sell Coins Stolen From Mail

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: USPS – New York to Oregon A package being sent from New York to Oregon was received by the recipient with the contents removed. One end of the package had been opened and re-taped. The package contained the following […]

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Artifacts of Apostasy: Ancient Coins of Julian

By Austin Andrews for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Historians and poets alike have all had their say about the quirks of the personality, reign, and life of the Roman emperor Julian (331–363 CE). To the late 18-century historian Edward Gibbon, in his much-cited Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Julian was a doomed […]

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ANS Launches Bactrian Indo-Greek Rulers Online Coin Resource

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) and the Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents at Oxford University are pleased to announce the launch of Bactrian Indo-Greek Rulers (BIGR), a new online typology and research tool for ancient Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coinage. BIGR is a component of Hellenistic Royal Coinages and has been funded by the […]

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Numismatic Leaders Recognized With Awards at ANA Convention

Leaders in numismatics are essential for helping others to grow within the hobby. Whether that leadership is provided through teaching, mentoring, research, writing or leading conventions and shows, these activities help foster learning for all collectors. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) biggest influencers were recognized during the Chicago World’s Fair of Money, August 16-20. The […]

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Numismatics in Videogames – Caesar in Fallout: New Vegas

By Eduardo García-Molina – American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… While Obsidian Entertainment’s Fallout: New Vegas is more than a decade old, it’s still hailed as one of the best games in the long-running Fallout franchise and an exemplary role-playing game in its own right. Thanks to the rise in popularity of incredibly long YouTube retrospectives, […]

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ANA Awards Recognize Members for Accomplishments

Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals, but at the American Numismatic Association (ANA), it is the people who truly define the hobby. Several individuals were recognized for their service and commitment to numismatics during the Association’s Member & Awards celebration and its 131st Annual Awards Banquet during the […]

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American Numismatic Association Launches Donor Recognition Guild

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive donor recognition guild, the Dr. George F. Heath Society. This new guild will support the mission of the ANA and its programming needs by recognizing generous collectors within the realm of numismatics. Three levels of membership are available to collectors, who […]

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Numismatic Crime – Coin and Paper Money Thefts

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Burglary – Phoneix, Arizona The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary where the suspects pried open an inside office door and stole coins packaged for shipping the next day. No additional information is available at this time. Stolen Coins: […]

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A Visit to Patara, Eight NLG Awards Among News at ANS

American Numismatic Society in Lycia By Ute Wartenberg – President and Research Curator, American Numismatic Society (ANS) As part of a longer trip abroad, American Numismatic Society President Ute Wartenberg, together with her husband Jonathan Kagan, went to southwestern Turkey to examine excavations at the ancient Lycian site of Patara. At the invitation of Dr. […]

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Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

2022 Adult Numismatist Literary Award Winners The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2022 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2021 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – were presented during the Member and Awards Celebration at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money on August 18. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and […]

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Central States Numismatic Society Expands Magazine, Enlarges Convention

To provide even more service to collectors and dealers, the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) has enlarged the format of its quarterly publication, The Centinel, to a full-sized, glossy magazine, and will again expand its annual CSNS Convention (“Central States”) and provide additional security measures beginning with the April 2023 show. Founded in 1939, the […]

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ANA to Develop Additional Security Protocols for Coin Shows

On August 15, 2022, during setup of the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, a dealer had a display case of Rolex watches and coins stolen. Over the past several months, organized groups have been targeting coin shows and coin shops. These offenses are becoming serious issues […]

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Goloid Dollars: America’s Electrum Coinage

By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The discovery of vast amounts of gold in California upset the ratio between gold and silver, to the point where silver coins traded at $1.04 for every gold dollar. This amount—while seemingly small—caused enough of a disruption that silver coinage disappeared from circulation and was hoarded. […]

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Numismatic Crime – Coin Show Dealers High-Profile Targets

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Show Dealers Becoming High-Profile Targets During the past several months, organized groups have been targeting coin shows and coin shops. However, most recently, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has seen coin show dealers becoming high-profile targets, and offenses have occurred […]

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ANA Awards Noted Numismatists at 2022 World’s Fair of Money

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is honoring two numismatists who not only lead by example but also pave new avenues within the numismatic hobby. Recognized for their dedication, hard work, passion, and contributions, these recipients will be acknowledged at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money (August 16-20) during the ANA Member & Awards Celebration and […]

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Octavia Minor, a Wonder of a Woman

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   Caesar was exceedingly fond of his sister, who was, as the saying is, a wonder of a woman. -Plutarch, Life of Antony 31.1 Roman women, especially if they were members of the upper class, acquired increased visibility in the last decades of the Roman Republic, […]

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Hardwick, Rackas Receive ANA 2022 College Scholarships

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) has awarded 2022 college scholarships to Elijah Hardwick from Greencastle, Indiana, and Jason Rackas from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use toward tuition at the institution of their choice. “The annual scholarship is an opportunity for the American Numismatic Association to expand on its […]

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ANS Announces New Book on Coins of Ancient Sakra

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication of In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage from Gandhāran Shrines (Numismatic Studies 44), by Waleed Ziad, which is now available to purchase. In a lush valley within the Sakra peak in Gandhara (northwestern Pakistan) is a vast limestone cave temple, […]

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Numismatic Crime – Smash and Grab Groups Targeting Coin Shops

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS: Stolen/Missing – New Jersey to California A package being shipped from New Jersey to Torrance, California was received by the recipient already sliced open and with four coins removed. The package contained the following coins: 1938-D BUFFALO 5C MS66 PCGS SERIAL […]

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ANS Announces Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the naming of the curatorial position in American numismatics as the Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics. Thanks to a generous donation by ANS Life Fellow Robert L. Rodriguez, a longtime researcher and collector of Colonial and early United States coinage, the endowment to support this […]

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ANS Honors Royal Numismatic Society’s Richard Ashton With Festschrift

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Presbeus: Studies in Ancient Coinage Presented to Richard Ashton has now appeared and is available for purchase. Edited by Andrew Meadows and Ute Wartenberg, it includes 20 articles that focus on the coinage, history, and archaeology of the Greek East. Noted scholars from Belgium, France, […]

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French Coins in America or French American Coins? And Which America?

By Jérôme Jambu (Visiting Professor, Eric P. Newman Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics) for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… As American numismatists and collectors of the colonial period know, it is difficult to differentiate coins of the Kingdom of France sent to America from those produced specifically for this region. It is equally difficult to […]

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Barker Recipient of Highest ANA Award for Young Collectors

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) highest accomplishment for a young collector is being named ANA Young Numismatist of the Year. The honor is given to those who show exceptional achievement in the hobby. Due to her outstanding contributions to the hobby, this year’s recipient is Kelly Barker. She was recognized for her accomplishments during a […]

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Numismatic Crime – Thieves Follow Dealer Home After Coin Show

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Attention Coin Dealers: Suspects Follow Victim Home in Atlanta A dealer at the recent monthly Atlanta coin show was loading his car and observed a subject watching him. The dealer started to approach the individual who immediately turned and walked away. Before […]

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$100 Million of Rare Coins and Sunken Treasure at ANA World’s Fair of Money

The public can view historic coins, banknotes and medals, and learn what their old money may be worth at this family-friendly event   More than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency including the first Midwest displays of recovered California Gold Rush sunken treasure, centuries-old George Washington medals, and a mis-made 1943 penny valued […]

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The Scientific Medals of Sir Edward Thomason

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… When surrounded by as many objects as exist within the hallowed halls of an institution like the American Numismatic Society, it is inevitable that one will come across coins, medals, or tokens completely unknown to them before. Even for a generalist that strives to know a […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Warns: Hundreds of Websites Selling Fake Coins

ACEF warns of fake “precious metal” and “rare coins” offered online, and helps a Texas investor who became an unsuspecting victim   Looking to buy gold and silver, “Oliver”, an investor in Texas, responded to advertisements on Facebook from two companies that touted exceptionally low “introductory offer” prices for silver and gold bullion coins. He […]

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Book Now for Chicago ANA World’s Fair of Money

The ANA convention features buying, selling, educational seminars and historic displays of numismatic treasures   Collectors and dealers are encouraged to make hotel reservations now to take advantage of special discount room rates for the August 16-20 Chicago World’s Fair of Money, advise officials of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The convention, which attracts collectors […]

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Numismatic Crime – Coins Stolen or Missing From Major Mail Carriers

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… UPS: Stolen/Missing – New York to Florida A package being shipped via UPS from New York to Florida has been reported missing. The package contained the coins in the following picture: USPS: Stolen/Missing – Nevada to Washington A package being shipped Priority […]

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ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists With Awards

Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication to numismatics. The following awards, which are presented at the World’s Fair of Money, will be awarded during the Member & Awards Celebration, Thursday, August 18 at 3 p.m. in room 25/26 of the Donald E. […]

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108 Years Ago Today: ANA Co-Founder Dr. George F. Heath Passed Away

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….   108 years ago today, Dr. George Francis Heath died at his home in Monroe, Michigan. He was 57 years old. Heath was a larger-than-life figure, both in physical stature (numismatic writer Jack Ogilvie once wrote that the doctor was “big, fat, and good-natured”) and in […]

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114 Years Ago Today: ANA Co-Founder Dr. George F. Heath Passed Away

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….   114 years ago today, Dr. George Francis Heath died at his home in Monroe, Michigan. He was 57 years old. Heath was a larger-than-life figure, both in physical stature (numismatic writer Jack Ogilvie once wrote that the doctor was “big, fat, and good-natured”) and in […]

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Higley Coppers: The Talking Coins of Connecticut

By Austin Andrews for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The written word enables coins—otherwise silent objects—to speak out, declare, and demand, sometimes on their own behalf. Object-speak shows up in a range of different numismatic contexts, including in English-language examples. For instance, the 18th-century “Higley coppers” are a group of objects well-known among numismatic researchers […]

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ANA Philanthropy Awards Presented to Q. David Bowers, Stack Family

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will recognize Q. David Bowers and the Stack family at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money (August 16-20) for their trailblazing successes in the numismatic community with its Philanthropy Award. This award publicly honors and recognizes substantial contributions donated to the Association in support of its strategic mission that helps […]

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Numismatic Crime – Video of Suspects Available in Recent Coin Burglary

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… UPDATE: Nebraska Vehicle Burglary The following is a video of the recent vehicle burglary that occurred in Omaha, Nebraska. Dealers should be aware that organized groups are targeting coin shows across the country. NCIC is monitoring these offenses in order to identify […]

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Hersh’s Die Study of the Denarius of Gaius Antonius

By Liv Mariah Yarrow for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   I never had the pleasure of meeting Charles Hersh during his lifetime. But over these last few weeks, I’ve been meeting the man, his brilliance, his meticulous research habits, and a little of his personal tastes, all through his papers on deposit here at […]

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Numismatic Crime – Coins and Currency Stolen From Mail

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS: Coins Stolen in Transit – California to Louisiana On May 16, 2022, a package was sent Priority Express mail from California to Hammond, Louisiana. On May 18, 2022, the package was delivered to the recipient with the package cut open, re-taped, […]

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Thomas Uram to Receive American Numismatic Association’s Highest Honor

Thomas Uram, a dedicated promoter of numismatics, is the recipient of the first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award, the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) highest honor. The award will be presented at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money (August 16-20). The ANA Board of Governors made the decision to rename the accolade – formerly […]

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ANS Honors Dr. Sophia D. Kremydi With Prestigious Huntington Award

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that the 2021 Archer Milton Huntington Medal Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in numismatic scholarship, will be awarded to Dr. Sophia D. Kremydi at a ceremony in Athens, Greece on June 15, 2022. ANS President Dr. Ute Wartenberg will present the Huntington Medal on behalf of […]

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Die Marks and the Organization of the Roman Mint: An RRDP Case Study

By Alice Sharpless and Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The purpose of control marks in Roman Republican coinage is not well understood. Beginning as early as 112 BCE, the Roman mint began experimenting with control marks. Sometimes these control marks were unique to the die and sometimes they were not. Control mark […]

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Numismatic Researcher Rusty Goe Receives PNG Book of the Year Award

In 2021, the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) honored Reno, Nevada-based numismatic writer, researcher, and coin dealer Rusty Goe with double awards for his The Confident Carson City Coin Collector. At the 2022 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, on April 27, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) honored Goe with its prestigious Robert […]

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Jeff Garrett: ANA Summer Seminar – A Chance to Learn From Experts

By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… After a nearly three-year hiatus, the ANA Summer Seminar returns to Colorado Springs this year. Strict COVID-19 restrictions at Colorado College forced the cancellation of the iconic numismatic education event for 2020 and 2021. Summer Seminar is one of the best programs the American Numismatic Association […]

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ANA Library Receives Walter Breen Papers, Books From Dwight N. Manley

  Prominent collector and benefactor Dwight N. Manley of Brea, California has donated to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) more than 60 books, auction catalogs, and photographs he recently acquired at auction from the Sydney F. Martin (1945-2021) Numismatic Library Collection. All the items were previously owned or annotated by noted numismatic researcher and author […]

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The Coins That Aren’t There

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… It has long been said that the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. This is an essential principle in archaeology, where the formation of evidence is usually very complex and poorly understood. Various alternative possible explanations are always conceivable for the patterns observed. Nevertheless, […]

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PNG: Wayde Milas Named Professional Numismatists Guild President

Second-generation numismatist Wayde Milas, President of Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA) in Willowbrook, Illinois, has been selected as the new President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for the 2022-2024 term. Milas’ father, Ed Milas, served as PNG President from 1983 to 1985. “Our respected, long-time PNG Executive Director, Robert Brueggeman, will be retiring […]

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Numismatic Literary Guild Appoints Patrick Ian Perez Executive Director

The executive board of the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) has appointed Patrick Ian Perez as Executive Director of the organization. He succeeds Charles Morgan, who has served in the position since April 2021. A professional numismatist since 2008, Perez is the Vice President of Content and Development for CDN Publishing, publishers of Monthly Greysheet, CAC […]

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The Development of the ANS Indian Peace Medal Collection

By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… When looked at through the numismatic lens, the Indian peace medals in the extensive collection of the American Numismatic Society tell the interesting and sometimes sordid story of the development of the United States Mint as both producer and marketer of medals for official purposes and […]

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Jack H. Beymer Receives Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award

PNG announced its 2022 awards on April 27, in conjunction with the Central States Convention   The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has named its annual Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of former PNG President Harvey G. Stack of New York City, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 93. The 2022 recipient […]

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Identifying Ancient Roman Coins: An OCRE Tool

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Although fundamental to our discipline, one of the most difficult skills to teach aspiring Roman numismatists is how to identify coins. At archaeological field schools and in the classroom, numismatists provide some guidance and host practicums. But, at the end of the day, there is no […]

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Top ANA Award Named in Memory of Chester L. Krause

The first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2022 World’s Fair of Money in Chicago (August 16-20). The ANA Board of Governors made the decision to rename the accolade at its April 12 meeting to honor the memory and contributions of the renowned numismatic publisher. […]

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ANS Library Acquires Rare Charles Bushnell Volumes

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Charles Ira Bushnell had one of the top two or three coin collections in the United States in the 19th century. He famously sparred with Augustus Sage, the teenage co-founder of the American Numismatic Society, in the pages of the New-York Dispatch, and Sage later put […]

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1st-Time Display Together of “Big Four” Coin Rarities At 2022 CSNS

Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of only $1.16 USD but insured now for $19 million will be displayed together for the first time at the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, April 28-30, 2022. One of the four great […]

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Central States Honors Beth Deisher with 2022 Q. David Bowers Award

Annual Honor Recognizes Lifetime Achievements   The Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) is presenting its annual Q. David Bowers Award this year to well-known and respected numismatic journalist Beth Deisher of Sylvania, Ohio. She served as Editor of Coin World for 27 years until her retirement in 2012. During 2017 and 2018, Deisher served the […]

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Harry W. Bass, Jr. Gold Coin Exhibit Departs ANA Money Museum

Greatest U.S. Gold Coin Collection Ever Assembled to be Sold at Auction   The American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation announced on April 13 that the Harry W. Bass, Jr. collection of U.S. gold coins and patterns on display at the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, […]

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Indian Peace Medals at the American Numismatic Society

By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The Dead Zone was a popular science fiction thriller written by Stephen King in 1979 that was made into a movie starring Christopher Walken in 1983. It tells the story of a man who discovers that he has the ability to see visions of the future […]

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Indian Peace Medals at the American Numismatic Society

By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   The Dead Zone was a popular science fiction thriller written by Stephen King in 1979 that was made into a movie starring Christopher Walken in 1983. It tells the story of a man who discovers that he has the ability to see visions of the […]

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Virginia Bullion Sales-Tax Exemption Extended and Threshold Removed

By National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) ……   On March 2, Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 3, which extends the sunset date for the sales-tax exemption on gold, silver, and platinum bullion and legal tender coins to June 30, 2025. Under the previous law, the exemption would have expired on June 30, […]

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New Civil War Showcase Added to PAN Coin Show

No Small Change Programs (Maryland) and “PAN”, Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists Foundation Together Host the Inaugural Civil War Money & Memorabilia Showcase   The Civil War Money & Memorabilia Showcase is launched to honor the 160th Anniversary of the Civil War. It will demonstrate how money changed the war and how the Civil War changed […]

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Language and the Successful Circulation of Money in the United States

By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Prior to the adoption of the United States dollar with the Mint Act of 1792, the circulating medium in the young country was a mess. It was a mess during the colonial period and, quite honestly, it was a mess for decades thereafter. Well into the […]

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National Coin Week: What’s in Your Pocket Change?

“Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces” is the theme of National Coin Week, April 17-23, 2022   Look closely at the change in your pocket or purse. You might have coins worth more than face value and certainly will find miniature works of art on every piece of money, according to the American Numismatic Association (ANA), which […]

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Money Talks Speakers Wanted for ANA World’s Fair of Money

American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2022 World’s Fair of Money in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, August 16-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Those interested in giving a Money Talks presentation should submit an […]

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ACEF Concerns Included in Federal Review of Counterfeiting & Piracy Markets

The sale of counterfeit U.S. coins and precious metals on e-commerce platforms and third-party marketplaces continues to escalate and the number of victims proves to be a highly lucrative and profitable business for counterfeiters. “Unfortunately, victims across the country are falling prey to the unscrupulous marketing tactics, which result in financial losses,” said Doug Davis, […]

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ANA National Money Show Attendance Surpasses 3,000

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2022 National Money Show in Colorado Springs, Colorado, welcomed a total of 3,288 people to the three-day event, held March 10-12 at The Broadmoor resort. “This was an excellent turnout for our spring convention,” said ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. “We were thrilled to be able to connect once more […]

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Dispatches From A Week in Numismatics

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. Hello, CoinWeek readers. As we wrap up the final days of winter, I thought I’d write a few words about my experiences and share my thoughts about the state of the rare coin market. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show was held at the Broadmoor Hotel in […]

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ANS Announces Dr. Nathan T. Elkins as Incoming Deputy Director

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce Dr. Nathan T. Elkins will be joining the ANS full time as Deputy Director, effective on June 1, 2022. Currently Associate Professor of Art History (Greek and Roman) at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Dr. Elkins has been at the ANS as Visiting Research Scholar since […]

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What Is a Mint?

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Some questions seem too obvious to be worth asking. Everyone knows that a mint is a production facility that strikes coins. But wait… are facilities that produce tokens or medals included? Is it really the facility at all, or rather the organization that operates it? Or […]

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GreatCollections Official Auctioneer of American Numismatic Association

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California as the exclusive Official Auctioneer of the ANA. The new three-year contract is effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome GreatCollections as the official auction partner of the ANA,” stated Kim Kiick, executive director of the Association. “GreatCollections and its president, Ian […]

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1st-Time Display Together of “Big Four” U.S. Coin Rarities at Central States

Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of only $1.16 but insured now for $19 million will be displayed together for the first time at the Central States Numismatic Society Convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, April 28-30, 2022. One of the four great rarities in […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspects in Earlier Coin Theft Possibly Traveling

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen Packages – FedEx, UPS The following parcels have been reported lost/stolen: FedEx A package being sent from Bayside, New York to Gardner, Massachusetts has been reported lost/stolen in transit. The package contained five raw $20 gold pieces (dated 1891, 1899, 1904, […]

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Ancient Coins and (Modern) Object Biographies

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… One way to study numismatic objects is through the lens of the anthropological/archaeological concept of object biography. A helpful guide from Stanford University (PDF here) defines it as follows: “Object biography is a methodology that goes beyond provenance research to create close, contextual consideration of the […]

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National Silver Dollar Round Table Award Winners and Central States Update

No NSDR Banquet at Central States National Silver Dollar Round Table membership … I want to thank all of you that responded to the last two emails asking for feedback as to the likelihood of your presence at the Central States Numismatic Society show, and the possibility of having our annual NSDR Awards Banquet in […]

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Antiochus IV in Illinois

By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Everyone loves to find coins in unexpected places. There’s a certain thrill that comes from discovering dropped coins on a city sidewalk or loose change behind the couch cushions. The thrill is even greater when the find is more unusual or esoteric, like a bronze follis […]

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Price for American Numismatic Association Diploma Program to Increase

Members encouraged to take advantage of current price point   American Numismatic Association (ANA) members have until April 1 to take advantage of the current School of Numismatic Diploma Program price, after which the cost to enroll in the program will be $499 USD, a $24 increase from the current price of $475. The price […]

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Collector Exhibits at ANA Conventions Eligible to Receive Prizes

One of the big draws of American Numismatic Association (ANA) conventions are the featured collector exhibits on display. The individual creativity in these displays at the National Money Show and the World’s Fair of Money is rivaled only by the quality and variety of the items on display. To recognize collectors who share their knowledge, […]

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Fame and Infamy Represented in the Medallic Art Co. Die Shells

By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Since repatriating the die shells of the Medallic Art Co. (MACO), organizing and cataloguing these pieces has become a curatorial priority. During this process, lots of interesting pieces come along (as well as some not-so-interesting pieces). The die shell of fame is the 1907 Abraham Lincoln […]

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ANS Announces Andrew M. Burnett Chair of Roman Numismatics

The newly endowed Chair of Roman Numismatics is named in honor of renowned numismatist, scholar, and ANS Board of Trustees Vice President Andrew M. Burnett and is funded by an anonymous donor. The endowment for the chair will allow the ANS to strengthen its long-term commitment to the study and digitization of one of the […]

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Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes Bill […]

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Central States Plans Bigger April 2022 Convention

Additional Dealer Tables Now Available   Visitors to the April 2022 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention will find an expanded bourse area with more dealers and more exhibits. Additional dealer tables are now available, according to CSNS convention organizers. The show will be conducted April 27-30, 2022 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, […]

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Numismatic Crime – $100,000 Worth of Coins Stolen at Starbucks

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coins and Silver Seized in Arrest The Police Department of Groveland, Florida is investigating a seizure of coins and silver bars incidental to an arrest of a drug suspect. Officers recovered 93 Royal Canadian Mint silver bars and 45 tubes of Canadian […]

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William Shakespeare Medal Reunited With Family

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… One of the more fascinating aspects of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) eBay store are the numismatic stories that come with the objects we are privileged to offer. While every object has a story to tell, we aren’t always privy to the full story, apart from […]

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Submissions Accepted for ANA Club Publications Competition

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications ANA competition. Awards will be presented in four categories: local, regional, specialty, and electronic. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues, and do not have an elected or salaried ANA […]

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Precious Metals Service Awards Given to Arkansas, Ohio Coin Dealers

By National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) …… The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) dealer-members Dan Hedges (Auro Industries in Little Rock, Arkansas) [Left] and David Miholer (The Executive Coin Company in Stow, Ohio) [Right] have received the association’s 2021 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award for their continuous dedication and financial contributions to […]

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Coins and Their Target Audiences in the Roman Empire

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… I spend a lot of time thinking about the significance and intent behind certain images on ancient coins. I am also very much interested in what people really saw and whether visual messages were successfully communicated to people who used coins. There are several ways we […]

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New Concerned Collectors Coalition to Replace NCBA Patron Membership

The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) is replacing our Consumer Patron-level membership with a new, free membership dedicated to collectors. The Concerned Collectors Coalition is specifically for individuals whose primary source of income is not generated by the sale of numismatic materials. Concerned Collectors Coalition members receive a membership certificate and the association’s quarterly […]

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ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 11. The scholarship fund was established in 2014 to provide a graduating high school senior who is also a member of the ANA with $1,000 to use at the university, community college, or trade school […]

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Islamic and Medieval Coins: New Years and Old Years

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   This essay is being written on December 31, 2021, to be posted on January 4, 2022. It seems like a suitable moment to think about calendars and years and how people define them. The presence of year dates on coins is tremendously useful to the […]

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Record Year For Million-Dollar Rare Coins, Reports Professional Numismatists Guild

The market for high-grade, rare United States coins soared in 2021. A record 22 U.S. coins sold at auction for $1 million USD or more and hundreds of other historic coins and banknotes set new records, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). The PNG is a nonprofit organization composed of many of the country’s […]

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New Candidate for Oldest U.S. Numismatic Society Discovered

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… A couple of months ago, friend and fellow numismatic researcher Joel Orosz sent me a news clipping containing a piece of information he found puzzling. I was astounded when I saw it and immediately started researching the topic myself, uncovering a second nugget. But that was […]

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New Print-on-Demand Program From American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is proud to announce a new print-on-demand (POD) program. Every month or so, the ANS will release four to 10 out-of-print and new titles as official POD editions, from recent monographs to the earliest numbers from series such as Numismatic Studies and Numismatic Notes and Monographs. What are This Month’s […]

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Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces Chosen as National Coin Week Theme

“Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces”   Money has served as a canvas for some of history’s most beautiful and popular visual masterpieces. Incredible artists have long been called on to produce striking designs emblematic of a kingdom or country. Therefore, the 98th Annual National Coin Week theme from the American Numismatic Association (ANA)–“Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces”–will […]

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Barbara Gregory to Succeed Gerald Tebben as Editor of CSNS Magazine

Barbara J. Gregory, the former Editor of The Numismatist, the monthly magazine of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), has been named Editor of The Centinel, the quarterly journal of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS). She will succeed Gerald Tebben who is retiring this coming summer after 12 years as Editor of the award-winning CSNS […]

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Cartagena MMXXI: The International Convention of Historians and Numismatists

By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… This past week, between December 1 and 5, the Third International Convention of Historians and Numismatists (Cartagena MMXXI) gathered in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Hosted by the Colombian Numismatic Foundation, the event featured 28 in-person speakers and an additional 23 virtual presentations. The event included Latin […]

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1933 Eagle, Baker-Manley Washington Medals at 2022 National Money Show

Historic gold coin will make rare public appearance, March 10-12   Described by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum as “one of the most coveted coins in the numismatic universe,” the ANA’s 1933 Indian Head $10 gold Eagle will be publicly exhibited for the first time in years at the 2022 National Money Show […]

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Curiosities of the United States Paper Money Cabinet, Part II

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Link to Part I As we continue our exploration of miscellaneous paper issues from the United States, we trek further into the world of the odd, the strange, the comical, and the confusing. Let’s dive straight in with two examples of one of the most well-known […]

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PNG Now Accepting 2022 Awards Nominations

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2022 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with prestigious awards. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said Brueggeman. The award […]

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ANS Announces Winner of Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics

In 2020, Carole Anne Menzi Collier established the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics at the American Numismatic Society (ANS), a new award offered for the first time in 2021. The Prize is named after her late husband, Professor James M. Collier, to commemorate the life of a remarkable man, an ardent lover of the history […]

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Classical Numismatic Group Announced as Official Auction Partner for 2022 National Money Show

Ken Bressett Collection of Roman Coinage to be Auctioned   The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to announce that Classical Numismatic Group, LLC (CNG) will be conducting an Official ANA Auction at the National Money Show to be held at the iconic Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 10-12, 2022. CNG also has […]

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Early Modern World Coins: The Ottoman Kuruş and the Control of Money

By Ellen Nye and David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… In August 2018, as the country of Turkey faced a currency crisis, its president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for people to convert their dollars or euros into Turkish lira. The Turkish lira had dropped by almost 50% against the dollar in the previous […]

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Which Saint-Gaudens?

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… There are over 160-years of records in the archives of the American Numismatic Society (ANS), including correspondence with big names inside and outside of numismatics–Victor David Brenner, Hermon MacNeil, Thomas Elder, Cornelius Vanderbilt, B. Max Mehl, Tiffany & Co., and so on. Sometimes it’s easy to […]

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Money Talks Speakers Invited to Present at ANA 2022 National Money Show

American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2022 National Money Show in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 10-12 at The Broadmoor. Those interested in giving a Money Talks presentation should submit an online proposal at money.org/numismatic-events/money-talks. Proposals are due […]

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Recognize Fellow Collectors and Nominate Deserving Hobbyists for 2022 ANA Awards

Deadline for Nominations is January 15   Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding dedication to numismatics. The ANA is now accepting individual nominations for 2022 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Historic Era” candidates. All nominations can be submitted in writing and online – 300 […]

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April 27 is PNG Day at 2022 CSNS Convention

Visitors will get an early advantage for buying, selling prior to the Central States convention   The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct a PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) Convention. The 2022 PNG Day will be open to the public that day […]

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Guises of the Tribute Penny

By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… This last summer, an email message to the ANS Curatorial Department requested that an attempt be made to use the Society’s online resources, like Pocket Change, to offer some education regarding the famous “Tribute Penny” mentioned in the King James Version of Mark 12:13–17 (thought by […]

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American Numismatic Association College Scholarship Renamed

On September 14, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors voted unanimously to name the Association’s annual higher education scholarship the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship to honor Gerome Walton’s countless contributions to the ANA. An accomplished numismatist and longtime ANA volunteer, Walton procured a Modern Woodmen grant, which helps to fund the scholarship. […]

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Learn Coin Grading Standards From Professionals at FUN Show

Serious coin collectors have an opportunity to learn from professionals during the 67th annual Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Convention, January 6-9, 2022. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering the seminar “Intermediate Grading of U.S. Coins,” which teaches skills that are critical for any dedicated numismatist. The course will take place Jan. 4-5 from 9 […]

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Book Now for 2022 National Money Show and Debut of “Medal in America” Exhibit

Collectors and dealers are encouraged to make hotel reservations now to take advantage of special discount room rates at the historic Broadmoor resort for the March 10-12, 2022 National Money Show in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to officials of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Attendees can register for the show in advance and get hotel […]

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Curiosities of the United States Paper Money Cabinet, Part I

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… For numismatists and collectors alike, there’s nothing quite like exploring an area of numismatics that one knows little about, or hardly knew existed at all until being exposed to it. After changing my mind several times regarding the topic for this week’s Pocket Change blog post, […]

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Learn Coin Grading Standards From Professionals at January FUN Show

Serious coin collectors have an opportunity to learn from professionals during the 67th annual Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Convention, January 6-9, 2022. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering the seminar “Intermediate Grading of U.S. Coins”, which teaches skills that are critical for any dedicated numismatist. The course will take place Jan. 4-5 from 9 […]

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ANA Recognizes Membership Boosters, Numismatic Author & Medallic Artist

At this year’s World’s Fair of Money, several hobby supporters were honored for encouraging coin enthusiasts to join the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The recruitment period was from January 1 to December 30, 2020. The John and Nancy Wilson Booster Award (named after the duo who have recruited more than 2,000 new members) went to […]

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Anatomy of Fraudulent Facebook Pop-Up Ads

Facebook has become the predominant choice of fraudsters   Online scams related to counterfeit coins and precious metals continue to escalate and a major tool used by fraudsters is the utilization of Facebook pop-up ads to scam unsuspecting victims, according to the non-profit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF). “ACEF and its working group, the Anti-Counterfeiting Task […]

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COAC 2021: The Victor David Brenner Centennial

By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… After a hiatus of a dozen years, this last Friday and Saturday (17–18 September) saw the resumption of the Coinage of the Americas Conference (COAC) series at the American Numismatic Society (ANS). Since the mid-1980s, COACs have been one of the leading venues for the […]

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ANA Renames Farran Zerbe Memorial Award

The Association’s Board of Governors votes to remove Farran Zerbe’s moniker from the organization’s highest honor   During an open session meeting on January 19, 2021, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors honored the wishes of nearly 20 past Farran Zerbe Memorial Award winners by voting to remove Zerbe’s name from the ANA’s […]

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Three Numismatic Groups Admonish Facebook About Ads Offering Counterfeits

Three major numismatic organizations that sent a letter to Facebook executives to complain that the social media platform “has become the predominant choice of some fraudsters” are disappointed with the lack of a response by Facebook and the continuing appearance of pop-up advertisements selling counterfeit coins. No response has been received in the month since […]

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How Do Numismatists Decide Where a Coin Is From?

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… There are many ways to describe where a coin is from. One by reference to the place of minting (e.g., Kese). If this is known, it offers a specific, relatively unambiguous location that allows a dot to be placed on a map without too much thought. […]

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Representations of Justice on Coins and Medals

By Elena Stolyarik for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Since ancient times, justice has been one of the fundamental concepts of civilized society. Through the centuries its allegorical personification has often been represented in art, including in the iconography of coins and medals. The Roman legal system is historically renowned. Even before the Roman Republic […]

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ANA Invites Auction Houses to Submit Bids to Conduct Official Auction

  The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is inviting numismatic auction firms to submit bids for the opportunity to conduct one or more official auctions as part of the Association’s National Money Show, World’s Fair of Money and online auctions that could occur throughout the year. According to Kim Kiick, ANA executive director, the Association is […]

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Numismatic Leaders Receive Recognition From American Numismatic Association

Leaders in numismatics are essential for helping others to grow within the hobby. Whether that leadership is provided through teaching, mentoring, research, writing, or leading conventions and shows, these activities help foster learning for all collectors. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) biggest influencers were recognized during the Chicago World’s Fair of Money. Lawrence J. Gentile […]

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Coinage in the Roman Provinces: ANS Conference Highlights, Part 3

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   Part 1 | Part 2 The third and final day of the conference, chaired by Joel Allen and Liv Yarrow, was dedicated to Roman Republican coinage and its imitations in the Roman World. In the first paper of the day, given by A. McCabe, building […]

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Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

2021 Adult Numismatist Literary Award Winners The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2021 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2020 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – were presented during the Member and Awards Celebration at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money on August 12. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and […]

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ANA Members Recognized for Accomplishments During World’s Fair of Money

Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals, but at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) it is the people who truly define the hobby. Several individuals were recognized for their service and commitment to numismatics during the ANA’s 130th Annual Awards Banquet and Member & Awards Celebration during the World’s […]

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NGC and Employees Take Home Numerous Awards at ANA World’s Fair of Money

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is honored that its team members received 10 important accolades in August in recognition of their numismatic excellence. Several of the awards were announced at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) prestigious World’s Fair of Money convention, held in Chicago from August 10-14, 2021. These awards included: Heath Literary Award, First Place: […]

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Important Notification for World’s Fair of Money Attendees and Dealers Regarding COVID

by the American Numismatic Association… First, we wish to sincerely thank our members and member-dealers for helping to make the Chicago World’s Fair of Money the most exciting numismatic event of the year. This could not have happened without your collective support and participation. Thousands of attendees, hundreds of dealers, incredible auction lots, informative presentations, […]

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ANA Money Museum Receives Important Donation of George Washington Medals From Dwight Manley

Benefactor’s multi-million dollar exonumia donation includes over 800 medals from Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s famous Baker Collection   More than 850 gold, silver, and bronze medals related to President George Washington that were deaccessioned by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania have been donated intact to the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Edward C. Rochette Money Museum […]

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Jeff Garrett: Interview With Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers Founder Rob Oberth

Oberth is the creator of RoundTable Trading and Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… For those who are not aware, about five years ago, Rob Oberth, a Marietta, Georgia rare coin dealer, had the foresight to understand the amazing potential of social media and numismatics. Initially, he […]

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Numismatic Literary Guild Announces 2021 Award Winners

Complete List of Award Winners By Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) …… Esteemed researcher and award-winning numismatic author Roger W. Burdette is this year’s recipient of The Clemy, the highest honor given by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG). “The Clemy is a coveted, annual award presented in recognition of writing skill, dedication to numismatics, sense of […]

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Bartlett Collection of Ancient Coins Now at Auction to Benefit the ANS

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that the Robert W. Bartlett Collection is being offered at auction by Classical Numismatic Group, LLC (CNG) through September 2, 2021. Inspired by Mr. Bartlett’s own commitment to travel and learning, the proceeds will support ANS staff travel to research other collections and attend conferences. Members […]

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Acclaimed Coin Designer Emily Damstra to Donate Hand-Signed Artwork to ANA

Acclaimed artist Emily Damstra, whose designs are now on 11 United States coins including the new reverse of the popular Type II American Silver Eagle, will hand sign a poster size (30 by 42 inches) canvas print of her eagle artwork and donate it to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) at the Admissions area immediately […]

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ANS Announces Professor Nathan Elkins as Visiting Research Scholar

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Nathan Elkins, Associate Professor of Art History at Baylor University, will be joining the ANS as a Visiting Research Scholar starting on August 2, 2021. Specializing in ancient Mediterranean art, archaeology, and numismatics, Professor Elkins has led the Allbritton Art Institute at Baylor as […]

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American Numismatic Society to Honor David Hendin at 2022 Gala

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that on Thursday, January 13, 2022, it will honor ANS Vice President and Adjunct Curator David Hendin with the Trustees’ Award at the Annual Gala, which will be held at the Harvard Club in New York City. David Hendin, of New York, NY, holds a B.S. […]

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Ancient Coins From the Jay M. Galst Collection: ANS

By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   Over the course of 40 years of serious collecting, our friend and colleague Jay Martin Galst amassed an important collection of ancient and medieval coins, many from the Holy Land, as well as modern coins, medals, and tokens, particularly those related to his profession […]

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Central States Numismatic Society Honors John Highfill With 2021 Q. David Bowers Award

CSNS annual honor recognizes lifetime achievements of professional numismatists   The Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) is presenting its annual Q. David Bowers Award this year to dealer, numismatic author and National Silver Dollar Roundtable Founder John W. Highfill of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. “The award, which was first presented at the 2019 Central States convention, […]

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ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists With Awards

Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication to numismatics. The following awards, which are presented at the World’s Fair of Money, will be awarded during the Member & Awards Celebration, Thursday, August 12 at 3 p.m. in room 25/26. Adna G. Wilde Jr. […]

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Developments and Preliminary Release for the Roman Republican Die Project

By Lucia Carbone and Liv M. Yarrow for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Nearly three decades ago, Richard Schaefer began collecting images of Roman Republican coins and organizing these images by one die, either obverse or reverse based on which was most distinctive for each type (Figs. 1 and 2). In Summer 2020, the American […]

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CSNS President Mitch Ernst Announces 2021 Sower Award Recipients

Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) President Mitch Ernst is proud to announce Dennis Tucker and Chris Seuntjens as the 2021 recipients of his annual “Sower Award”. The sower is an allegorical image of a person planting seeds in a field portraying hope for the future. “It is my privilege to bestow the “Sower Award” to […]

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The Roman Republican Die Project Progresses: Ancient Coins at the ANS

The Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP) of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) has completed its first significant data upload. This platform, which launched as a functional integrated database system in December 2020, is searchable at numismatics.org/rrdp/ and focuses on Roman coinage from the period of the Roman Republic (509 – 27 BCE). The project relies […]

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Young Numismatists Receive ANA 2021 College Scholarships

  The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2021 college scholarships to Paige Price from Bolivar, Missouri, and Madeline Rodriguez from Evanston, Illinois. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. “The annual scholarship is an opportunity for the American Numismatic Association to expand on its […]

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Ship of Gold SS Central America Bell and Gold Rush Treasure at ANA World’s Fair of Money

The 268-pound bell from the fabled “Ship of Gold”, the SS Central America that sank in 1857, will be publicly displayed along with some of the recovered California Gold Rush treasure at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2021 Chicago World’s Fair of Money, August 10-14. The bell that helped to confirm the identity of the […]

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Managing the ANS Collection: An Interview With Elena Stolyarik

By Austin Andrews for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Dr. Elena Stolyarik, Collections Manager at the American Numismatic Society (ANS), has held nearly every single one of the Society’s over 800,000 objects. As a critical member of the curatorial staff, the Collections Manager diligently maintains the Society’s vast, encyclopedic holdings of coins and currency, medals […]

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Dr. Ralph W. Ross to Become ANA’s 62nd President at Chicago World’s Fair of Money

Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have chosen a new president and vice president, and soon will be welcoming three new individuals and six incumbents to its Board of Governors for the 2021-23 election term. Incoming President Dr. Ralph W. Ross and Vice President-elect Joseph E. Boling will be joined by new board […]

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Royal Numismatic Society Awards Gilljam Prize to ANS Author George Watson

By American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   The UK’s Royal Numismatic Society has awarded its Gilljam Prize for Third-Century Numismatics to George Watson’s book Connections, Communities, and Coinage: The System of Coin Production in Southern Asia Minor, AD 218–276 (Numismatic Studies 39). The prize, awarded every two years, recognizes the book or article that represents […]

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Numismatic History: The Trouble With Names

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   Du Bois was a big name at the United States Mint in the 19th century. Or was it DuBois? Dubois? du Bois? This kind of thing can drive you crazy when writing, though it can be even worse when you have to speak these historical […]

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NCBA Seeks Dealer Data to Help Combat State Efforts Against Bullion Sales Tax Exemptions

The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) is fighting to preserve sales-tax exemptions on coins, paper money, and precious-metals bullion in 39 states, and we are also working to gain such an exemption in the 11 states that do not currently have one. We are currently seeking 400 coin and precious metals dealers to take […]

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Mark Salzberg: Charles Morgan Is the Leader We Need for the ANA Board of Governors

With a visionary perspective and commitment to creating relevance for new and younger collectors, Charles Morgan will serve the ANA well   Dear Fellow Numismatists: For more than 130 years, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) has been the country’s preeminent coin collecting organization, providing the hobby with support and leadership by encouraging new collectors, organizing […]

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A Caffeinated Tour of the American Numismatic Society Collection

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… In the world of humorous coffee shop signs, there is one that has always rung particularly true for this numismatic devotee: “I Don’t Drink Coffee To Wake Up, I Wake Up To Drink Coffee.” For many, coffee and tea drinks are mere caffeine delivery systems with […]

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Scott Travers Endorses Charles Morgan for ANA Governor

SCOTT A. TRAVERS Author of The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual American Numismatic Association (ANA) Past Vice President, 1997-1999 ENDORSES CHARLES MORGAN Candidate for ANA Governor 2021   Elections are about the future, but never more so than this year, as we recover from a devastating global pandemic. We can have a visionary capable of leading […]

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Coinage in the Roman Provinces: ANS Conference Highlights, Part 2

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Link to Part 1 The second day of the ANS conference, March 24, 2021, chaired by Pere Pau Ripollès, focused on “new” coinages in the Roman provinces, namely coinages that featured the names of Roman magistrates. H. Güney focused on the bronze coinages issued in the […]

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The New Navy in New York: Tokens, Medals and Art

By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… At the end of the American Civil War, the United States had the second-largest navy in the world after the Royal Navy of Great Britain, a result of the Union’s attempt to blockade Southern ports. By 1880, however, the US Navy had dropped to 12th […]

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Coinage in the Roman Provinces: ANS Conference Highlights, Part 1

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The American Numismatic Society (ANS) and the PhD Program in History at the Graduate Center, CUNY, had the pleasure of hosting a three-day conference (March 23–25, 2021) focusing on the coinage produced in the Roman Provinces in the second and first centuries BCE (i.e., before the […]

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Medieval World Coins: The Allan Evans Papers

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The many treasures of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) archives include not only the Society’s own history and papers documenting the activities of many of its former staff and officers. There are also resources for researchers, many of which document the activities of numismatic collectors or […]

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Presenters Wanted for 2021 ANA World’s Fair of Money Numismatic Lectures

The annual American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is considered the biggest week of the year for collectors of coins, paper money, tokens and medals. The event features expansive educational forums led by notable speakers sharing their numismatic expertise, including the Sundman Lecture Series Symposium and Money Talks. The ANA is currently accepting […]

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Dr. Ursula Kampmann Chosen for Numismatic Literary Guild Board

Editor-in-Chief of CoinsWeekly succeeds long-time NLG executive Donn Pearlman   Ursula Kampmann, Ph.D., of Lörrach, Germany, founder of the German and English language MuenzenWoche (CoinsWeekly), Cosmos of Collectibles, and Bookophile, has joined the Board of Directors of the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG). Dr. Kampmann is the first overseas member of the organization’s board. She succeeds […]

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National Money Show ANA Money Talks Scheduled Online

Live webinars available through ANA eLearning Academy   With a mission to educate and encourage others to study and collect money and related items, the nonprofit American Numismatic Association (ANA) provides numerous educational opportunities to coin enthusiasts. Money Talks is one such program offered during ANA annual conventions. However, with the cancellation of the National […]

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ANS Acquires Numismatically Important Mark Salton Papers

Thanks to the efforts of American Numismatic Society (ANS) Life Fellow Dr. Ira Rezak—and with gratitude to Katharine Conway, executor of the Estate of Lottie Salton Revocable Trust—the ANS Library and Archives has acquired about 20 cubic feet of Mark Salton’s papers and annotated auction catalogs. This follows a bequest of $500,000 from his wife […]

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Numismatist Mark Borckardt Honored With Herbert Silberman Award From Early American Coppers Club

Just 10 specialists have received the award during the last 40 years   Mark Borckardt, Senior Cataloger and Senior Numismatist at Heritage Auctions, has been awarded The Herbert Silberman Award by the Early American Coppers Club (EAC). The award is the EAC’s highest honor and is presented to individuals who have shown exceptional service to […]

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ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago Gets the Green Light

Safety protocols may limit the size of the show   Coin collectors can breathe a sigh of relief. The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois – a suburb of Chicago – announced on May 4 that it will resume hosting trade shows and events beginning in July, which is great news for those […]

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ANA Money Museum to Deaccession Duplicate Items on eBay

ANA members will be able to acquire objects at a discounted price   The Money Museum, operated by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association (ANA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, announced that it will soon be selling – or deaccessioning, as the practice is known – select items from its collection that are redundant, mostly low-value specimens […]

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From Mound House to Manhattan: The Medallic Art Company Archives, Part 1

By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… As many of you know, the American Numismatic Society purchased the archives of the Medallic Art Company (MACO) at a bankruptcy auction in 2018. The sheer size of this purchase, however, did not allow for the tale to end so quickly. Within weeks of the landmark […]

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Squaring the Circle: The Andor Orand Squared Quarter

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Quite often, coming across a previously unknown-to-you numismatic object can send one spiraling down a rabbit hole of investigation in order to uncover and learn as much as possible about said object. Such was my situation upon learning about the existence of the Squared Quarter. After […]

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ANA to Offer Free Numismatic Webinars During National Coin Week

In celebration of National Coin Week (NationalCoinWeek.org), April 18-24, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering free online eLearning Academy webinars that tie into the theme of this year’s event, “Money, Big & BOLD”. Sponsored by the nonprofit ANA, National Coin Week focuses on the historical, cultural, artistic and economic importance of money as well […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Now Accepting 2021 Awards Nominations

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said […]

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PNG Expels Member Jason Bradford

  The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) voted on April 8, 2021, to expel member Jason Bradford for conduct prejudicial to the PNG. Bradford, of Legacy Currency Grading, joined the PNG in 2015 as member #765, and his membership was suspended in July 2019. PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman said that in accordance with PNG Bylaws, […]

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Candidates Announced for ANA Board of Governors

Candidate Forum on April 29 to Impart Views on ANA/Hobby Issues   Every two years, the terms of all American Numismatic Association (ANA) elected officials expire. This includes the president, vice president, and seven governors. March 1 was the end of the nomination period for the ANA’s 2021 election of officers. The 12 individuals below […]

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Numismatic Literary Guild Names Charles Morgan Executive Director

NLG launches membership drive and opens annual awards competition   The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) has selected Charles Morgan, editor-in-chief of CoinWeek, to be the organization’s next Executive Director. He succeeds numismatic researcher, author, and dealer Ron Guth, who served in the post for three years. The NLG is a nonprofit organization composed of more […]

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Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Chicago ANA World’s Fair of Money

  American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2021 World’s Fair of Money in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, August 10-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Those interested in giving a Money Talks presentation should submit […]

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American Numismatic Association Selects Colorado Springs for 2022 National Money Show

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the host city for the 2022 National Money Show. The event is scheduled for March 10-12, 2022 at the historic Broadmoor resort. “We’re excited to host the 2022 National Money Show in the ANA’s backyard,” says Kim Kiick, ANA executive director. “The Broadmoor will […]

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Celebrate “Money, Big & BOLD” During 2021 National Coin Week

Activities Offer Hobbyists a Chance to Win Prizes   Collecting silver dollars has long been a favorite of coin collectors. One hundred years ago, the United States Mint reintroduced the Morgan dollar to circulation after a 16-year absence. Later that year, production began on a new silver coin, the Peace dollar. Fifty years ago, minting […]

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Coin Photography: ANS eBay Store Behind-the-Scenes

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… As the ANS continues to make duplicates from its collection available on eBay, it may be of interest to Society members and eBay browsers alike to learn how our listings are photographed, as this is one of several important steps in ensuring that objects offered on […]

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Get Abe Lincoln & Ben Franklin to the ANA World’s Fair of Money

By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) …… The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) and PAN Secretary Patrick McBride (Benjamin Franklin re-enactor) have created a GoFundMe page to raise money to bring renowned Abraham Lincoln actor, Dennis Boggs, to the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money to be held at the Stephens Convention Center […]

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Eva-Maria Wohn Wins AMSA’s Women’s Suffrage Medal Competition

A relatively new medalist, Eva-Maria Wohn of Chicago, has created the best art medal on the theme of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Ammendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Sponsored by the American Medallic Sculpture Association (AMSA), the winner also will receive a $300 USD prize. Wohn’s medal was chosen by a committee […]

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Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes Bill […]

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David Jacobson Wins American Israel Numismatic Association 2021 Shekel Prize

David Jacobson, Associate of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford, has won the Shekel Prize Medal, awarded by the American Israel Numismatic Association (AINA) for “Agrippa II, the Last of the Herods” as the best 2020 publication on Judaic/Israel numismatics. “It is a great honor to be the recipient of this prestigious award […]

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American Numismatic Association to Host “Dealer Day” Prior to Chicago World’s Fair of Money

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will conduct its first-ever “Dealer Day” on Monday, August 9, in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, immediately prior to the World’s Fair of Money (worldsfairofmoney.com), which is slated for August 10-14. Both shows will be held in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd. Dealer Day […]

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American Numismatic Association Partners with CDN Publishing on eLearning Academy Online Education

The partnership enables ANA to continue offering free classes to collectors   CDN Publishing, the purveyor of print and online numismatic publications such as the Greysheet, the CPG Market Review, and the CAC Rare Coin Market Review, is partnering with the American Numismatic Association (ANA) to ensure the ANA eLearning Academy webinar series remains viable […]

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ANA Coin Club Publications Competition Submissions Now Accepted

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2021 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues, and do not have an elected or salaried ANA officer as editor or assistant editor. Completed submissions must be received by April […]

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The ANS Lyceum: New Online Educational Program to Begin March 31

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) announces the ANS Lyceum, a new online educational program. Over the course of several weeks, participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive lectures and discussion sessions with ANS curators who will introduce the coinages, economic history, and cultures of people from around the world and from different periods […]

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ANA Debuts Classic Commemorative Coins Online Resource at Money.org

Commemorative coins are minted to memorialize specific people, places, and historical events, and are often prized by collectors for their unique and beautiful designs. A new online resource produced by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) highlights the United States Mint’s early silver commemoratives (1892-1954), providing detailed images and information for all 50 coins in the […]

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