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 typically presented at the World’s Fair of Money, will be awarded during the Service Awards Presentation virtual event on Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. MT. Adna G. Wilde Jr. […]
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Richard Schaefer’s RRDP is now on Archer The Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP), under the direction of Dr. Lucia Carbone (ANS) and Prof. Liv Yarrow (Brooklyn College, CUNY) aims at providing a precise quantification of the monetary production during the Roman Republic. The first two phases of this project have been generously funded by […]
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World’s Fair of Money Alternate Options to be Condisdered by ANA Board of Governors The American Numismatic Assciation (ANA) announced today the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money®. The show, originally scheduled for August 4-8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the largest annual coin and paper-currency event in the United States. The ANA […]
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“Two Bits”, a new podcast from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), is now available on money.org/podcast. Its hosts, ANA Museum Curator Douglas Mudd and The Numismatist author Mitch Sanders, discuss wide-ranging topics about numismatics and the world of coins and paper currency. In the inaugural episode of “Two Bits”, the hosts discuss collecting during the […]
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The Central States Numismac Society’s (CSNS) Board of Governors has decided not to renew Convention Chairman Kevin Foley’s contract, which expires June 30. Foley served as convention general chairman for decades, guiding it to its semi-permanent home in Schaumburg, Illinois, in 2012 and more recently incorporating elements of the Chicago Coin Fair and the PCDA […]
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It is with great disappointment that the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) board of directors is announcing Summer FUN 2020 is cancelled. The FUN board has worked hard to make this show a reality, desperately wanting to provide a venue for our dealers to get back to what they love and have our numismatic community be […]
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FUN has canceled it’s 2020 summer show.
The following statement, regarding the cancelation of the 2020 Summer FUN Show, was issued by the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) May 26:
It is with great disappointment that the FUN board of directors is announcing Summer FUN 2020 is cancelled. The FUN board has worked hard to make this show a reality, desperately wanting to provide a venue for our dealers to get back to what they love and have our numismatic community be able to convene again
August Convention Remains on the Schedule While the country begins to re-open for business and stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) continues to plan for the World’s Fair of Money. The premier convention features all things related to coin collecting. This year, the ANA is returning to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 4-8. […]
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CoinHoards is a component of the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages project developed by the American Numismatic Society (ANS). An innovative research resource, CoinHoards provides primary data and other information on 2,387 hoards of coins produced by Greeks and other non-Roman peoples in the Mediterranean and adjacent regions between ca. 650 and […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced this week that Donna Frater has been named the new director of development and membership. Frater most recently served as the Association’s manager of development. Frater is taking the reins from departing Membership Director Cary Hardy. A 22-year employee of the ANA, Hardy accepted a position with another nonprofit […]
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By Clifford Mishler
Illustrated on the cover page of the Utah Numismatic Society’s monthly “The Mint Master” newsletter for March 2020 is an interesting and fascinating scrip issue of the Iosepa Agricultural and Stock Company. The note dates from Aug. 1, 1901, being just one of two examples believed to exist, and was issued in a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints desert colony in Utah’s Skull Valley, populated by settlers of Hawaiian descent, located in Tooele County about 75 miles southwest of Salt Lake City
In 2018, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) launched Ptolemaic Coins Online (PCO) as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages project. Ptolemaic Coins Online is a new research tool that will ultimately provide wide access to the coins listed in the print volumes of Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire by Catharine […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) eliminated several staff positions last week as a response to COVID-19 and the resulting suspension of several programs. “[Last week], I had the sad task of having to bid farewell to four of our team members working in areas of club outreach, facilities, library and seminar/events,” says ANA Executive Director […]
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The American Numismatic Association Offers Free Membership During National Coin Week For a limited time, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering a free digital “Gold” membership to anyone who joins the coin collecting organization during National Coin Week, April 19-25. The ANA is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the […]
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Malta has launched the first non-profit Numismatic Society in the country to encourage and promote the study and collection of numismatic material and exonumia. The Malta Numismatic Society is proud to have specialist academic members such as John Gatt and Emanuel Azzopardi who will help promote the study and collection of coins from antiquity until […]
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To our American Numismatic Association community, While this Coronavirus has impacted all facets of our lives, the American Numismatic Association has been focused on how we can keep our members safe and engaged. Sharing our collecting passion with others is part of what makes the hobby so enjoyable, and the ANA offers an abundance of […]
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Andrew Blinkiewicz has been awarded the 2020 Central States Numismatic Society’s Emerging Professional Summer Seminar Scholarship, sponsored by Eagle Eye Rare Coins. The scholarship, created in 2019, recognizes professional numismatists under 30 who have contributed to the hobby through their work and involvement in numismatic organizations. Blinkiewicz has been a senior numismatist at Heritage Auctions […]
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Barbara Gregory Closes ANA Chapter in April After 38 years at the American Numismatic Association (ANA), The Numismatist Editor-in-Chief Barbara Gregory will retire next month. Her legend as the longest-running editor-in-chief at the ANA began in 1988. She also is the first female to hold the position. In mid-April, she passes the editorial responsibilities to […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that an updated version of PELLA (numismatics.org/pella) has now been launched. As a component of the National Endowment of the Humanities-funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages project, PELLA is an innovative research tool aiming, among other things, to provide a comprehensive typology and catalog of the coinages struck […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 25 competitive exhibit awards at the 2020 Atlanta National Money Show. Winners were announced at the Exhibit Awards Presentation and Reception on Saturday, February 29. Dennis Schafluetzel received the Steven J. D’Ippolito Award for Excellence in Numismatic Exhibiting (best of show) for his exhibit, “Chattanooga Depression & Clearing House […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) aims to incorporate major new research on Roman Imperial Coinage into its hugely popular digital resource Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE). This is a laborious process that entails updating or amending thousands of entries, and it will take several months to complete. In order to assist this project, […]
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The Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) has canceled its April 22-25, 2020 convention because of the coronavirus outbreak. “Our focus is the safety and health of our booth holders, exhibitors, collectors and the general public. Therefore, in accordance with recommendations from health officials to cease activities where people gather together in large and close groups, […]
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As the number of cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to increase nationally, our highest priority is to protect the health and safety of our members, staff, volunteers and community. As things stand today, we are still planning to hold our 2020 Summer Seminar and Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®. Colorado College has informed us that […]
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Rob Oberth, president of RoundTable Trading – an association for coin dealers and collectors – became the newest member of the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Board of Governors on March 12, 2020. Oberth’s appointment came after board member Paul Montgomery tendered his resignation earlier in the day. An ANA Life Member, Oberth ran for a […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2020 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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Coin collectors are enthusiastically anticipating the National Money Show in Atlanta, Febuary 27-29. The three-day event, sponsored by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association (ANA), is expected to attract thousands of coin collectors from Georgia and throughout the U.S. eager to buy, sell and see more than $100 million of historic numismatic treasures. Hundreds of coin […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2020 Maynard Sundman Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series. Presentations will be given August 5 during the symposium at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®. Proposals must be received by April 3. This year, Americans celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the […]
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Style and Substance Meet in Peter van Alfen’s Writings The Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing is presented annually to a researcher, author or journalist in recognition of his or her body of work and career contributions in numismatics. First conferred posthumously to its namesake in 1999, at the American Numismatic Association’s […]
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On Thursday, January 16, 2020, some 180 friends of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) gathered to honor Richard M. Beleson with the Trustees’ Award at the Annual Gala Dinner, held at the Harvard Club in New York City. Mr. Beleson has been a steadfast supporter of the ANS since joining the Society in 1995, and […]
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Accepting plaques for 2020 Numismatic Ambassador honors are (from left) David Crenshaw, Kim Kiick, Mark Anderson accepting on behalf of David Menchell, Scott E. Douglas and Patrick A. Heller
More than 800 visitors, which included 89 non-collector youth and families, attended the annual fall three-day show of the Albuquerque, N.M., Coin Club (ACC), held Nov
1974 portrait of Charles J. Ricard. (Image courtesy Linnea Ricard Brown
By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the twelfth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is Napoleon medal specialist and hobby leader Charles J. (Charlie) Ricard. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, Hall of Fame web page. Twelve […]
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The American Numismatic Society Presents a Lecture with Dr. Shailen Bhandare on Tuesday, December 10, 2019: Between Text and Objects: Coinage and the “Periplus of the Erythraean Sea” The Periplus is a Hellenistic Greek text that provides fascinating details and insights into the trans–Indian Ocean trade in the first century CE. Among its many […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Mashiko Nakashima is the recipient of the Society’s prestigious 2019 J. Sanford Saltus Award for Signal Achievement in the Art of the Medal. Mashiko grew up in her father’s home city of Kyoto, Japan. In 1962 she moved to the United States, and in 1964 […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jesse Kraft has been hired as Assistant Curator of the Coins and Currency of the Americas. Dr. Kraft finished his PhD in American Studies at the University of Delaware earlier this year where he wrote a dissertation entitled “The Circulation of Foreign Coinage: An American […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Gilles Bransbourg has been named Executive Director. He replaces Dr. Ute Wartenberg, who is stepping down as Executive Director after two decades leading the Society; she will remain at the ANS in the new position of Research Curator. “I am very pleased to hand […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the eleventh person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is Albert Einstein specialist Harry Flower. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, Hall of Fame web page. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees have […]
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Deadline for Award Nominations is Jan. 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 2020 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Historic Era” candidates. All nominations can be submitted in writing and online – […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the tenth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is author and editor Arlie R. Slabaugh. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, Hall of Fame web page. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees […]
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By CONECA …… The Combined Organizations Of Numismatic Error Collectors Of America (CONECA) is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel overdate on a one-ounce silver bar offered in three versions! If it sounds like we are a year late – well, we are – but for good reason. In trying to decide […]
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The Trustees of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) have voted to bestow upon Prof. Dr. Oğuz Tekin the 2019 Archer M. Huntington Award in recognition of his scholarly work on ancient Greek and Roman numismatics. The award ceremony will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the American Numismatic Society, 75 […]
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By American Numismatic Society …… The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that on Thursday, January 16, 2020, it will honor its esteemed former Trustee Richard M. Beleson with the Trustees’ Award at the Annual Gala Dinner at the Harvard Club in New York City. Richard Beleson, of San Francisco, California, holds an […]
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The Low Country Coin Club introduced an interesting twist on “Show ‘n’ Tell” for their first meeting in May, an “Ugly Coin Contest,” according to a report presented in the June 2019 issue of The Scanner, the South Carolina Numismatic Association’s quarterly journal. Club members presented nine coins for consideration, with all in attendance that evening being accorded the opportunity to “examine the coins and vote for their choice” of the ugliest character depicted on a coin or currency issue. Member Zack Macauley’s “clear-cut winner” was West Germany’s 2-Mark issue minted from 1988 to 2001, depicting Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, first released in observance of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Republic following World War II
In recognition of Susan Trask and her husband the late Frank Trask, the Civil War Token Society has created the annual Trask Family YN Summer Seminar Scholarship for young numismatists to apply for financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition, room, and board charged by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Susan and Frank Trask […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 53 competitive exhibit awards at the 2019 World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois. Winners were announced at the exhibit awards presentation and reception on August 17. Thirty-six exhibitors of all experience levels, showing 51 exhibits, competed in this year’s program. There were also five non-competitive individuals or clubs […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the ninth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is author and editor Elston G. Bradfield. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, Hall of Fame web page. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees […]
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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 will be recognized for their service and commitment to numismatics at the upcoming Chicago World’s Fair of Money, August 13-17. The ANA established the […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the eighth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is Victor D. Brenner medal cataloger, author, editor, and hobby leader Glenn B. Smedley. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, Hall of Fame […]
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Silver Dollar Commemorative Support By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) …… The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) is calling on all fellow coin collectors to contact their United States Congressional Representatives to co-sponsor the H.R. 3757 Silver Dollar Commemorative legislation. This House Bill will require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2019 college scholarships to William Cooper from Woodlands, Texas, and Isaiah Hageman from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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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Harry X Boosel is the seventh person to be inducted into the Chicago Coin Club’s Hall of Fame. (Image courtesy of Central States Numismatic Society)
The Chicago Coin Club has announced that the seventh person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is former author and hobby leader Harry X Boosel, “Mr. 1873
By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the seventh person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is author and hobby leader Harry X Boosel, “Mr. 1873.”. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees have been […]
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Mix and Mingle at an Abundance of Social Events Member events and fun gatherings complement the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) educational programs at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money, August 13-17, and are the perfect opportunity to socialize and network with fellow hobbyists. ANA members are encouraged to pre-register for the convention to receive admission […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is proud to announce the Official Auctioneers for the 2020 and 2021 World’s Fairs of Money. Heritage Auctions and Stack’s Bowers Galleries will continue to provide auction services for the World’s Fair of Money in the years 2020 and 2021—on the heels of completing a six-year run conducting successful auctions […]
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By American Numismatic Society ….. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) seeks an energetic and creative assistant curator to oversee and lead its American Department. The successful candidate will be in charge of the collections of North and South American coins, currency, medals, and related objects. Since its foundation in 1858, the Society has played a […]
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The Chicago Coin Club has announced that the sixth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is former author, editor, and publisher Lee F. Hewitt (January 1, 1911 – April 15, 1987).
Hewitt joined the Chicago Coin Club as member No
60 Years Is Too Long To Be Without a Logo
A wooden nickel commemorating 60th Anniversary of the Saint John Coin Club of New Brunswick, Canada, features an image of the Marco Polo sailing ship.
The Saint John Coin Club of New Brunswick, Canada, formally celebrated the 60th anniversary of its 1959 founding at a special reception hosted on the eve of its annual coin show, which was held on May 26. Coincident with celebrating its 60th anniversary, the club had held a design contest to develop an official logo, according to the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association’s May 2019 issue of its RCNA NumisNotes monthly electronic newsletter
Young Numismatists will continue to receive support from the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES). Last year, the organization generously donated $50,000 to support the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Summer Seminar and YN Scholarship. The money has provided for the establishment of all-expense-paid YN scholarship for Young Numismatists to attend the week-long program, many […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club, in conjunction with Whitman Publishing, has released a special edition Red Book® A Guide Book of United States Coins. This special edition Red Book is just one of many ways the club is celebrating its 100th anniversary of being chartered as an official organization in 1919. […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the sixth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is former author, editor, and publisher Lee F. Hewitt. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees have been […]
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Printed and e-Ballots Sent to Voting-Eligible Members The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has partnered with Election Services Co. to conduct the 2019 Board of Governors election. Printed ballots are now in the mail, and voting instructions have been sent to members who have selected the online voting option. All ballots include biographical information provided […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the fifth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is former ANA President and exhibit case manufacturer M. (Merrill) Vernon Sheldon. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees […]
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ANA Governors Review Finances and Investments The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2019 National Money Show® in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, welcomed a total of 3,002 people to the three-day event, held March 28-30 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. “The Pittsburgh convention was very successful thanks to the combined efforts of the great ANA staff […]
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Members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2019 World’s Fair of Money® in Chicago, August 13-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Those interested in giving a Money Talks presentation should submit an online […]
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On Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Early American Coppers (EAC) Convention in Dayton, Ohio, the EAC and the American Numismatic Society (ANS) will host a get-together to allow the many friends and colleagues of the late Del Bland to remember, celebrate, and honor this extraordinary man. He passed away on October 16, 2018. Delmar […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the fourth person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is noted collector Virgil Michael Brand, 1862-1926, who formed the greatest private collection of coins in the world. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2019 Outstanding Club Publications competition. The contest is open to member clubs that issued newsletters or journals four times or more during the previous calendar year, are current with their ANA dues, and do not have an elected or salaried ANA officer as an […]
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Al Stern (far left) and the Texas “Coin Nerds” study group.
Five years ago, Al Stern – an award-winning, professional ASA-certified numismatic appraiser – decided to open his gallery office to a regular monthly evening for Houston area collectors.
Stern started his teaching of various numismatic topics in 1983
Election Ballots to be Mailed in Late May 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 2019 election of officers. The 14 individuals below have received the required […]
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On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Harvey G. Stack, Co-Founder of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, received the Honorary Life Fellow Award from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) for 50 years of dedicated service, gifts and support for the Society. It is one of the foremost honors an American numismatist can receive. Approached for comment, Harvey Stack gave […]
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The Professional Numismatists Guild is now is accepting nominations for its 2019 awards, according to Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Barry Stuppler.
“Each year, PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories,” said Brueggeman.
“We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers
The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) is seeking nominees for its third annual Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award.
This award recognizes vigorous anti-counterfeiting efforts of collectors, dealers, law enforcement agents, or others diligently trying to protect the numismatic marketplace from counterfeit coins and bank notes, as well as fake third-party encapsulation holders, during the past year.
“Previous recipients have included individuals who helped catch counterfeiters or identified suspects selling fakes, or significantly helped combat counterfeiting by generously donating to the foundation,” explained ACEF Executive Director Robert Brueggeman
“Discover the Past, Envision the Future” To recognize the role of numismatics in discoveries and innovation, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) selected “Discover the Past, Envision the Future” as the theme for the 96th annual National Coin Week, April 21-27. The theme was provided by ANA member Dennis Tucker. The Association will host a variety […]
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American Numismatic Association (ANA) Governor Thomas J. Uram has announced his candidacy for ANA Vice President. Tom was elected as a governor in 2017. He began his association with the ANA as a junior member in 1974 and within two years became an ANA Life Member, which now encumbers 45 years of continuous membership. His […]
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By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the third person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is collector and author William Forrester Dunham, 1857-1936, owner of an 1804 dollar and an 1822 half eagle. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web […]
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The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) continues to work with the American Numismatic Association (ANA) to make the March 28 – 30 National Money Show to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania a very special event. PAN is the official host organization and PAN Secretary Patrick McBride is the Host Chairman. PAN Vice President Randy Mastrangelo […]
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On Sunday, April 7, the Fairfield Coin Club and Vallejo Numismatic Society will host a joint event offering fun and fellowship to California collectors.
With the theme “Commemorating and Continuing Together,” the day will mark the Fairfield Coin Club’s 500th meeting and the Vallejo Numismatic Society’s 65th anniversary.
Doors open at 11 a
By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club reaches several major milestones in 2019, which gives you, our members, the opportunity to participate, volunteer, celebrate, add to your collection, read, reflect and in general have a great time. Whether you’re an active collector or haven’t added to your collection recently, we hope you’ll pause […]
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The Chicago Coin Club recently celebrated a momentous occasion with the club’s 1200th meeting. This milestone was the first celebratory event to be hosted as the club celebrates its 100th year anniversary.
Founded in 1919 by a collective group of numismatists from both the Chicago Numismatic Society and the American Numismatic Association (A
65th Annual Eric P. Newman Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics June 3 through July 26, 2019 Study at the Foremost Seminar in Numismatic Methods, Theory, and Data Science For over half a century. the American Numismatic Society (ANS), a scholarly organization and museum of coin, money, and economic history has offered select graduate […]
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Applications for a Young Numismatist scholarship to the American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar are being taken by the Professional Numismatists Guild.
Those hobbyists 13 to 22 years old are eligible.
They are asked to write a short essay outlining why they should be chosen as this year’s scholarship recipient
Nominations are being accepted for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2019 Board of Governors election through March 1, 2019. The ANA is a nonprofit, educational organization and is governed by a nine-member Board, which includes a president, vice president and seven governors at large. The ANA’s federal charter, granted in perpetuity by the United States […]
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National Silver Dollar Roundtable President Jeff Wuller gave the NSDR President’s Award to, left to right, Debbie Lovell, Brian Cushing, John Highfill, and Mike Faraone.
LEFT: Don Rinkor was given the NSDR Man of the Year Award by Wuller. RIGHT: Videographer David Lisot was given the NSDR Lifetime Achievement Award by emcee Harry Miller
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the release of a new web-based research tool: Ptolemaic Coins Online (PCO). As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages project, PCO is a new research tool intended to provide wide access to the coins listed in the print volumes of Coins […]
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During the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention in January, ANA President Gary Adkins and ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick received the 2018 Corporate Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the ANA from the National Silver Dollar Roundtable (NSDR). The award was presented at the NSDR Banquet at the FUN show on January 11. The award […]
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Industry Council for Tangible Assets chief operating officer David Crenshaw, left, and ICTA treasurer Patrick Heller, right, present Phil Darby with the organization’s Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award.
Alabama coin dealers who spearheaded the effort to win a sales tax exemption in Alabama were recognized Jan. 9 in Orlando, Fla
By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the second person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is Lithuanian numismatic specialist and author Dr. Alexander Michaels Rackus, 1893-1965. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, www.chicagocoinclub.org/projects/hof. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees […]
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Five Numismatic Ambassador Awards were given by the Florida United Numismatists Jan. 11 at the group’s fourth annual Ambassador Breakfast in Orlando.
From left to right, newly minted Numismatic Ambassadors Tony Bonaro, Mike Ellis, Rod Gillis, Brett Irick, and David Lisot
Exhibitors will compete for cash prizes at the International Paper Money Show June 13-16 in Kansas City, Mo.
Top prize will be $250 for the Best of Show. Winners in each of five classes will receive $100
A coin show is returning to Sunnyvale, Calif., after a one-year absence. The show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16, 2019, at the Domain Hotel, 1085 East El Camino Real
The Chicago Coin Club celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019.
As part of the celebration, it has created its own Hall of Fame.
The first member to be inducted is medalist and hobby leader J
Col. Steven Ellsworth
It’s definite. Col
By Chicago Coin Club …… The Chicago Coin Club announces that the first person to be inducted into its Hall of Fame is medalist and hobby leader J. Henry Ripstra, 1881-1961. His Hall of Fame citation has been published on the club’s Hall of Fame web page, www.chicagocoinclub.org/projects/hof. Twelve Hall of Fame inductees have been […]
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A free book for joining the Token and Medal Society is a new membership offer being made in 2019.
Regular dues are $30 annually.
In return, members receive six issues of the TAMS Journal, get access to the extensive TAMS library, and discounts on other TAMS-sponsored publications
Silver bars are being sold by CONECA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a popular error.
The 100th anniversary of the 1918/7-S overdate Standing Liberty quarter error is being celebrated by the Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America.
Three versions of a one-ounce silver bar have been created
A Hall of Fame is being created by the Chicago Coin Club to mark its 100th anniversary in 2019.
Next year, 12 individuals will be inducted to the HOF, one per month, by the club.
The club has had many a prominent numismatist as member, and it will be interesting to see who will make it into the top dozen
Attendees of a previous ANA Summer Seminar paused for a photo. (Image courtesy www.money
Dennis Tucker, publisher of the Red Book, has won the competition to determine the theme for National Coin Week in 2019.
“Discover the past, envision the future” was his winning suggestion.
Prize was a one-ounce 2018 silver American Eagle proof
By Chicago Coin Club …… In honor of the centennial of the Chicago Coin Club, 1919-2019, the club has initiated a Hall of Fame to recognize some of the prominent numismatists among its ranks over the past century. Twelve inductees have been selected. One will be announced each month during its centennial year. The Hall […]
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A family meets with ANA Past President Walt Ostromecki to learn about the free 10-coin Treasure Hunt. (Photo courtesy of Phil Vitale)
All visitors who attended the Nov. 9-11 Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in New Mexico were greeted with a special numismatic salute honoring military veterans conducted by Capt
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the release of version 2 (v.2) of the web-based research tool: Seleucid Coins Online (SCO). As a component of the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages (HRC) project, SCO aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the coinages struck by the Seleucid kings between […]
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The Trustees of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) have voted to bestow upon Dr. John M. Kleeberg the 2018 Archer M. Huntington Award in recognition of his scholarly work on modern numismatics. The award ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. at the American Numismatic Society, 75 Varick Street, floor […]
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Deadline for Award Nominations is Dec. 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 2019 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Modern Era” candidates. All nominations can be submitted in writing and online—300 words or […]
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All visitors who attended the third annual Polk County Coin Club Show in Rickreall, Ore., on Oct. 7 were treated to an all-day, fun-filled numismatic learning experience complete with hands-on games and activities focused on attracting youth and families into the coin hobby and, ultimately, club membership
Over 50 dealers are expected for the Hawaii State Numismatic Association 55th coin show from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2018, at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu
The Magen David Adom appears on this year’s AINA membership medal. They are brilliant uncirculated brass, 30mm, produced by The Highland Mint.
All members of the American Israel Numismatic Association (AINA) who have paid their 2019 dues will receive a free membership medal commemorating the centennial of Magen David Adom (meaning Red Shield of David)
Prefect weather, an enthused audience, great presentations, and related activities combined to create an outstanding James H. Laird Memorial Seminar Sept. 15 in Vallejo, Calif
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The Civil War Token Society (CWTS) has created a scholarship to honor dealers Susan Trask and her late husband, Frank
Prize winner Yigal Arkin as photographed by Howard Berlin.
The winner of the 2018 Shekel Prize for the best work published in 2017 on the subject of Judaean, Jewish or Holy Land numismatics is Yigal Arkin, for his book “Money Time, 70 Years of Currency in Israel.”
The announcement was made by the American Israel Numismatic Association
The Maryland State Numismatic Association coordinated and completed a day trip to the American Numismatic Association convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Friday, Aug. 17.
A rented passenger van filled with Maryland coin club members who signed up for the ANA trip left several pickup points in Montgomery County and Baltimore County early Friday and returned Friday evening
The Numismatic Association of Southern California, in conjunction with the sponsorship of the American Numismatic Association, hosted its ninth annual Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop on Aug. 25 at the Golden State Coin Show in Arcadia, Calif.
Fifty-four scouts (both boys and girls) from eleven districts in southern California participated in the event
The Numismatic Ambassador Award has been honoring the volunteers that make the coin hobby tick for 44 years.
Making this ongoing effort possible is the Florida United Numismatists organization.
FUN took over responsibility for the award after Numismatic News bowed out with the winners of 2014
Cindy Wibker (Image courtesy www.funtopics.com)
Florida United Numismatists’ Cindy Wibker was given the American Numismatic Association’s top award Aug
Donald H. Kagin (Image courtesy www.money
Longtime coin collector Syd Kass celebrated his 98th birthday with his friends Aug. 3 at a meeting of the Delta Coin Club at the Stockton, Calif., Eagles Hall
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The Tokan and Medal Society will hold a general membership meeting and a banquet during the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia
The Elongated Collectors organization will be present at the ANA convention with special elongateds. Some will be given away and others sold. Attend the show or visit the website mentioned in the story
By John Frost
Charles E. Barber, best known for his Liberty Head or Barber dimes, quarters and half dollars, as well as the Liberty Head nickel, was Chief Engraver of the U.S
The American Numismatic Association has unveiled its slate of 2018 award recipients…. Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication in numismatics. Awards are given to those who display a passion for the hobby, a willingness to expand it and a pride in being […]
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Redesigned ANA convention medal features a William Penn obverse and a love token reverse.
A redesign of the reverse of the Philadelphia convention medal to be issued by the American Numismatic Association was announced by the organization.
The original reverse was too similar to a famous “Love” graphic that has come to symbolize the city, ANA said, and ownership questions could have resulted from the use of the original design
All visitors who attended the 61st Annual Santa Maria Coin Show in California May 5 were treated to an all-day, fun-filled, hands-on program about the coin collecting hobby.
Father and sons attending the Santa Maria Coin Show May 5 search for “P” and “S” mintmarked America the Beautiful quarters.
Called “The Changing Faces of Money,” the program was conducted by Walt Ostromecki, past ANA president
A revised commemorative medal design for the Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money was unveiled Friday (June 8) by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Designed by Jamie Franki and sculpted by noted medallic artist Heidi Wastweet, the reverse of the commemorative medal required a redesign after ownership questions surfaced around the famous Philadelphia LOVE graphic, […]
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A record turnout of Young Numismatists participated at the 54th Georgia Numismatic Association Coin Show April 13-15 at the Dalton, Ga., Convention Center.
Bob Hartje was the chairman of the program that attracted 63 YNs accompanied by their parents
A $50,000 donation to support its Summer Seminar has been announced by the American Numismatic Association.
Donor is the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society
Dutch artist Geer Steyn became the 57th recipient of the J. Sanford Saltus Award for excellence in medallic art at the biannual conference of the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) in Ottawa, Ontario on May 29, 2018. Donald Scarinci, Chairman of the Saltus Award Committee of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) presented the award at […]
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Fun for the whole family could be found in the Kid’s Zone at the Santa Clara Coin Expo. Games and quizzes were geared to those of every age.
The April 20-22 Santa Clara, Calif
A coin drop was conducted by the Greater Jacksonville, Fla., Coin Club during a two-week period following National Coin Week.
It ended on May 4
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is delighted to announce that the 2018 Harry W. Fowler Memorial Lecture will be presented by Walter Scheidel, Dickason Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Classics and History, Kennedy-Grossman Fellow in Human Biology at Stanford University, and Visiting Scholar at the Institute for Public […]
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The Northern California Numismatic Association will hold its 5th Annual California Numismatic Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin at Capital, in downtown Vallejo, Calif.
Four speakers will offer their takes on this year’s theme, “Why Collect These?”
Dr
By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) …… PAN Spring Coin Show Issue One of the 10 very rare 1933 Gold Double Eagle coins will be displayed for a limited time during the PAN Spring Coin Show. Special arrangements have been made to bring this rarity from Fort Knox where the confiscated coins are stored to […]
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The 29th Annual Golden State Coin Show will be truly golden when it is held Aug. 24-26 at the Arcadia Masonic Center located at 50 W. Duarte Road in Arcadia, Calif
The Young Numismatists program held March 31 at the Manchester New Hampshire Coin & Currency show was a success, said Richard J. Hand Jr.
Hand expressed his thanks to the New England Numismatic Association, Littleton Coin Company (Coin Folders), ANACS (Sample Slabs) and the U
The Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel, host lodging facility for the 79th Anniversary Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society, is on the verge of being sold out over two of the event nights, according to Patricia Foley, CSNS secretary and bourse chairman for the 300+ booth event.
Booth holder move-in, the Early Bird period and opening of public hours will be on Wednesday, April 25. Public hours will continue Thursday through Saturday, concluding on April 28
The weather held out for the San Jose, Calif., Coin Club’s 50th Annual Coin Show. It was held Jan
Left To Right, Lloyd G. Chan with President’s Medals honorees Deana Gilbeau and Richard Faber, both dedicated Delta Coin Club members and supporters.
California’s Delta Coin Club celebrated its Annual Installation Dinner Jan
Move to Conroe location proves advantageous to all involved By Greater Houston Coin Club (GHCC) …… From all indications the 61st Houston Money Show was a huge success. After moving from its previous location in downtown Houston, this year’s show was held in Conroe, Texas at the Lone Star Convention Center. Also, the date of […]
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2018 election results also announced By Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) …… The 79th Anniversary Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) will be held April 24-28, 2019 at the Schaumburg Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel, located at 1551 North Thoreau Drive in the Chicago suburb located roughly 10 miles Northwest of O’Hare Airport. […]
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A mystery Armenian piece is written up by Leon Saryan in “Milwaukee Numismatic News.”
A mysterious small (14.2mm) silver token acquired from an eBay seller in Vienna, Austria – An Enigmatic Armenian Copper Token – is the subject of an exploration presented in the October 2017 issue of the “Milwaukee Numismatic News,” authored by newsletter editor Leon Saryan
On Thursday, January 11, 2018, approximately 180 friends of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) gathered to honor the Rosen Family with the Trustees’ Award at the Annual Gala Dinner, held at the Harvard Club in New York City. The Society was delighted to acknowledge the family’s exemplary devotion and commitment. The Rosens have supported the […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the release of a new web-based research tool: Seleucid Coins Online (SCO) (numismatics.org/sco). As a component of the National Endowment of the Humanities-funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages (HRC) project (see numismatics.org/pocketchange/neh-hrc), SCO aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the coinages struck by the Seleucid kings between […]
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Kathy McFadden accepts the National Silver Dollar Roundtable’s first Lifetime Corporate Achievement Award Jan. 5 in Tampa, Fla., from President Jeff Wuller (left), as well as a donation check for $2,500 (right)
Industry Council for Tangible Assets chief operating officer David Crenshaw (right) and ICTA treasurer Patrick Heller (left) present Mitch Hyatt (center) with the Diane Piret Award.
On Jan. 3, North Carolina dealer Mitch Hyatt was given the 2017 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award
2018 National Coin Week Theme Celebrates Unity Across Borders To recognize the role of numismatics in building bridges and promoting unity and reconciliation, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) selected “Connecting Cultures: From Many, One” as the theme for the 95th annual National Coin Week, April 15-21. The theme was provided by ANA member Linda Mosvick. […]
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By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) …… Season’s Greetings All of us at PAN wish you a Merry Christmas and a great dose of Holiday Cheer to you and your family and friends. Who wouldn’t mind a nice coin in their stocking? A VF or better 19th-century slabbed type coin would put a smile on […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for December 15, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Ancient Jewish Coins – Fame, Fortune and Fakes Did you get gelt? No, not the chocolate kind but honest-to-goodness gelt. Maybe you were lucky to receive a genuine Judaean coin for Chanukah. Or a medallion from the early years from the State […]
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American Numismatic Association Past President Walt Ostromecki and ACC President Bill DeWeese at the dedication and opening ceremony of the 2017 ACC fall show Kid’s Zone activity and education area.
More than 600 visitors, which included 85 youth and families, attended the annual fall coin show of the Albuquerque, N.M
The Rosen Family will be given the Trustees’ Award by the American Numismatic Society at its Jan. 11, 2018, Annual Gala Dinner.
It will be held at the Harvard Club in New York City
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 2018 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Historic Era” candidates. All nominations must be submitted in writing–300 words or more for […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for November 10, 2017: Brain Food 1.) Israel’s ancient underwater treasure In 2015, divers discovered a hoard of more than 2,000 gold coins on the ocean floor off the coast of Caesarea – the largest stash ever found in the region… 2.) Why Soviet communist countries had a love-hate […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce a new image-zooming feature in MANTIS (http://numismatics.org/search), the online database of its numismatic collection, and ARCHER (http://numismatis.org/archives), the Society’s digital archive. The ANS will now make its highest-resolution images freely available under a Creative Commons license, enabling researchers to zoom down into minute details of an […]
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By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) …. Welcome to the PAN Coin Show! We hope that you have included us in your plans for this week. Show floor booths are sold out. There will be a wide selection of numismatic material that you will not find within a hundred mile radius of the Pittsburgh area. […]
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Highlighting the Chinese section was this Xian Feng 500 cash coin tree, presumed to be unique, which sold for $105,750 including buyer’s fees.
A Chinese rarity topped bidding when Stephen Album Rare Coins held its Auction 29 on Sept. 14-15, at its offices in Santa Rosa, Calif
A 2017 medal has been created and issued by the New England Numismatic Association.
It features two of the last four-masted schooners built in New England, the Luther Little and Hesper. The medal marks the 100th anniversary of the building of the schooners and pays tribute to New England’s rich maritime history
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
There is a new location for the South Carolina Numismatic Association’s 45th Annual Coin Show and Convention Oct. 27-29.
It is the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium at 385 N
Over 50 attendees registered for the all-day Fourth Annual California Numismatic Seminar on Sept. 16. They were there to be educated and enjoy most interesting and informative programs by four noted numismatic speakers and numismatic advocates
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) awards its 2017 Archer M. Huntington Award for Excellence in Numismatic Scholarship to Dr. Roger Bland. The Trustees of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) have voted to award Dr. Roger Bland the 2017 Archer M. Huntington Award in recognition of his outstanding career contributions to numismatic scholarship. The award ceremony […]
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The American Numismatic Association presented 49 competitive exhibit awards at the 2017 World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colo
The latest issue of Errorscope, CONECA’S (The Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America) bimonthly journal, is now on its way to members.
In this issue, Steven M. Bieda reminds us of the No Mintmark Modern United States Rarities 1968-1990
Kevin Lipton entered numismatics at age 17, and now he joins the ranks of the CoinFacts Hall of Fame.
In the final days of the 2017 American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, Kevin Lipton and the late David Proskey joined the list of numismatists that comprise the PCGS CoinFacts Hall of Fame.
“It’s important that we acknowledge those who have made tremendous contributions to the industry and the hobby we love,” said Ron Guth, PCGS CoinFacts president
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets recognized three individuals Aug. 2 for their contributions in the effort to combat counterfeit coins and currency, and for their support of the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF).
Philip N
Barry Stuppler
Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild have selected Barry Stuppler to be the organization’s president for the 2017-2019 term. Stuppler was selected during the board of directors meeting July 30 in Denver, Colo.
He is president of Stuppler & Company, Inc
By Pete Acampora
On July 19, 2017, the Westchester County Coin Club (New York) held its 1,000th consecutive meeting.
The club was formed on April 15, 1934, in New Rochelle, N.Y
Members of the Bronx Coin Club celebrated the Club’s 1,000th monthly meeting April 26, 2017. The gathering occurred at Keens Steakhouse in Manhattan, said Ed Snible.
Front Row: Normand Pépin, Joel Iskowitz, Jay Galst, David Menchell
The Future of the American Numismatic Association By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… Last week, my presidency of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) came to an end. I must say it was one of the fastest two years of my life. Being President of the ANA was certainly more time-consuming than I […]
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Outgoing ANA President Jeff Garrett, left, and Mike Fuljenz, CEO of Universal Coin & Bullion, right, present the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award to Brian Fanton.
Brian Fanton was given the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award at the American Numismatic Association’s awards banquet held Aug. 4 in association with the Denver World’s Fair of Money
Robert R. Van Ryzin, left, receives the 2017 Clemy Award from 2016 recipient, Mark Borckardt, at the NLG Bash in Denver.
The 2017 Numismatic Literary Guild Bash, held Aug
By Order and Medals Society of America …… This year’s annual convention of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan from Thursday, August 10 until Sunday, August 13, about one week after the ANA convention. Like the ANA’s summer meeting, OMSA’s annual convention moves around the […]
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Coin Grading is one of the key skills every coin collector strives to master. Some collectors are fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of the multi-day grading seminar offered by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). But for those who cannot attend the seminar, the ANA’s “Grading U.S. Coins Today” correspondence course is the […]
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Coin Grading is one of the key skills every coin collector strives to master. Some collectors are fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of the multi-day grading seminar offered by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). But for those who cannot attend the seminar, the ANA’s “Grading U.S. Coins Today” correspondence course is the […]
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Hell bank notes, which are paper money resembling the real stuff, are burned at the graves of ancestors to ensure the deceased doesn’t lack for money during the coming year. (By Vmenkov – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons
David W. Lange
The Numismatist of the Year Award will be given to David W. Lange by the American Numismatic Association during its World’s Fair of Money in early August in Denver
Gary Adkins
Election winner Gary Adkins will serve the American Numismatic Association as its president 2017-2019.
Results were released by the ANA July 5 after approximately one month of voting.
When he is sworn in Aug
Three auction firms have been awarded rights to conduct official auctions for American Numismatic Association conventions.
In 2018 and 2019, Heritage Auctions and Stack’s Bowers Galleries each will conduct sales at the summertime World’s Fair of Money.
In the years 2018-2021, Kagin’s Auctions will call the wintertime National Money Show sales
Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have chosen three new candidates and six incumbents to the ANA Board of Governors for the 2017-19 election term. New American Numismatic Association members Thomas J. Uram, John W. Highfill and Brian Hendelson will join Col. Steve Ellsworth, Ralph Ross, Greg Lyon and Paul Montgomery on the […]
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One of the highlights of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2017 Summer Seminar in late June was the class, “The Medal in America,” an in-depth look at medals relating to the New World and specifically to the United States.
Serving as instructors were David T. Alexander and Dr
Newman Numismatic Portal reports a busy month of June for the online numismatic archive.
Len Augsburger, the project coordinator, said “summer is our busy season as students are looking for work and are less stressed than during the school year.”
The project is located at Washington University in St
ANA Education Director Rod Gillis talks about the King and Queen of Coins with two Westgate Resort Hotel Las Vegas showgirls in costume.
The Las Vegas Numismatic Society celebrated its 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Show from May 18-20 at the Las Vegas Westgate Resort Hotel in Las Vegas in royal and regal pomp style.
On public display at the event, for the first time since 1962, was an American Numismatic Association Roadshow Exhibition, which featured the dazzling and rare King and Queen coins of numismatics, an 1804 Bust silver dollar and a 1913 Liberty Head nickel
Members of the American Numismatic Association should have ballots for this year’s election in hand.
Voting is scheduled to end July 1 at 11:59 p.m
Actor James Earl Jones narrates “Money: History in Your Hands,” which can now be accessed for free on the YouTube.com channel hosted by the Professional Numismatists Guild.
A 22-year-old coin collecting video starring actor James Earl Jones has been put on the Professional Numismatists Guild YouTube
The American Numismatic Association has announced a collaboration between its flagship publication, The Numismatist, and The Coin Dealer Newsletter (CDN), providing ANA members with what it calls “a reliable retail pricing tool for collectible U.S. and Early American coinage
Established in 1947, the Greater Jacksonville, Fla., Coin Club has marked its 70th anniversary with a Dan Carr Medal.
The obverse features Carr’s rendition of the Walking Liberty design, with a legend carrying the club name, “Seventieth Anniversary,” and a dual date
The American Numismatic Society has made it possible to identify coins of the Roman empire by searching images.
It has launched a new interface for Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE), which allows non-specialists, hobbyists, collectors, archaeologists, and others to browse Roman Imperial coins by image for free online.
People can compare the coins in their collections or those coins recovered from archaeological excavations against diagnostic specimens in OCRE
Bob Hartje led a Young Numismatists program during the Georgia Numismatic Association show.
A crowd of slightly more than 2,100 people came to the 53rd Georgia Numismatic Association Coin & Currency Show held April 21-23 at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Ga.
The show opened at 10 a
Omaha Coin Club has issued the third in a series of promotional notes for the club. It is a reproduction of an obsolete Western Exchange Fire & Marine Ins. Co
PCDA President Peter Treglia, right, presented a check to NCIC Director Doug Davis to assist in the NCIC’s efforts.
The Professional Currency Dealers Association, which recently held its National Currency and Coin Convention in Rosemont, Ill., presented the Numismatic Crime Information Center with a check for $2,000
The doors will both open and close July 31 for the 2017 Professional Numismatists Guild-American Numismatic Association Numismatic Trade Show in Denver.
The annual event that precedes the ANA World’s Fair of Money has been shortened from three days to one.
To attract a crowd, the first 50 public attendees will each receive a certificate good for $100 off any purchase of $500 or more from a participating PNG member-dealer at the show
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting …. Cultural Heritage Lawyer Rick St. Hilaire, an apologist for cultural property nationalists and a critic of private ownership and trade in cultural property, has posted on his blog a quite lucid history of the Ancient Coin Collectors Guild (ACCG) experiences in District and Appellate Court over the […]
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John Karpinski of the Garfield Heights Coin Club conducts an educational seminar to members of Cub Scout Troop 137 and their parents.
The Garfield Heights, Ohio, Coin Club hosted Cub Scout Pack 137, from St. John Lutheran Church of Garfield Heights for a coin collecting seminar held at the Civic Center Feb
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Our money is filthy but mostly harmless Most of the bacteria on American notes were harmless commensals that had flaked off hands, faces and mouths, but there were others that cause acne, strep throat, the H-bug, two species infecting vaginas, and other […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Our money is filthy but mostly harmless Most of the bacteria on American notes were harmless commensals that had flaked off hands, faces and mouths, but there were others that cause acne, strep throat, the H-bug, two species infecting vaginas, and […]
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The digitization project for the American Numismatic Society’s back list of monographs has gained funding from by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The financial support jointly from the National Endowment for the Humanities-Mellon Humanities Open Book Program
The digitization of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) backlist of monographs has been funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, as part of the joint NEH-Mellon Humanities Open Book Program. All of the ANS’s book-length publications through 2010 will be made available for free online for anyone to use. The ANS is one of the […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting entries for the 2017 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. Club publications must have been issued on a regular basis. […]
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National Silver Dollar Roundtable members celebrated the 35th anniversary of the organization on a cruise Jan. 6 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in conjunction with the Florida United Numismatists show
One side of the new medal features this special design. The other side has an outline of Texas and the 1960 founding date of TNA.
By Frank Galindo
Silver and bronze medals honoring the first navy of the Republic of Texas are being offered to collectors
The Central States Numismatic Society convention will pack an educational wallop April 25-29 at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill.
Serious collectors will especially appreciate a two-day seminar, “Basic Paper Money Grading” taught by Glen Jorde, past president of the Professional Currency Dealers Association. Cost is $100 for CSNS members and $125 for non-members It will be held 9 a
The Early American Coppers (EAC) club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a convention April 19-23 at the Doubletree Hotel, 237 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa
Col. Steven Ellsworth (retired)
A re-election bid to the American Numismatic Association board of governors has been announced by retired Army colonel and full-time coin dealer Steven Ellsworth.
If elected he said he will continue to development the long-term gifting and development programs to ensure the ANA and the hobby continue the mission of education and to keep our hobby fun
Two University of Texas, El Paso students and their mother team up for the World Currency-Country Match Challenge activity in the Kid’s Zone at the February International Coin Club of El Paso show.
More than 500 people attended the 54th annual coin show of the International Coin Club of El Paso, Texas, held Feb. 10-12 at the El Maida Shriner Hall
Donald H. Kagin
The vice presidency of the American Numismatic Association is being sought by longtime numismatist and author Donald H. Kagin, Ph
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 24, 2017 Brain Food 1.) The Secret Art History on Your Money The “fancy heads” both prettied things up and made the documents harder to counterfeit. A $1 bill issued by the Corn Exchange Bank of Wisconsin in the 1850s or ’60s shows a head derived from […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 24, 2017 Brain Food 1.) The Secret Art History on Your Money The “fancy heads” both prettied things up and made the documents harder to counterfeit. A $1 bill issued by the Corn Exchange Bank of Wisconsin in the 1850s or ’60s shows a head derived […]
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Mitch Ernst
Nebraska hobbyist Mitch Ernst has declared for a seat on the American Numismatic Association board of governors in this year’s election.
The Omaha-based Ernst writes, “My entire family can be seen at coin club meetings, coin shows and conventions lending a hand. Because of those wonderful experiences, I have worked tirelessly to promote the hobby through the numismatic organizations of which I have been associated
John Highfill
Oklahoma coin dealer John W. Highfill has announced his candidacy for a seat on the American Numismatic Association board of governors.
Education is his mission
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How badly you want it is a question often asked of star atheletes in famous competitions like the Super Bowl
Recipients of ICTA’s annual Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award are organization chairman Philip Diehl and board member Greg Allen (left), as well as board member Gary Adkins (right). (Images courtesy http://www.ictaonline
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 3, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Coins discovery ‘will re-write’ Anglo-Saxon history Historians say an entire chapter of the Anglo-Saxon period will have to be re-written after a metal detectorist found a huge hoard of coins in a field. James Mather made the discovery of 200 complete silver […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 3, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Coins discovery ‘will re-write’ Anglo-Saxon history Historians say an entire chapter of the Anglo-Saxon period will have to be re-written after a metal detectorist found a huge hoard of coins in a field. James Mather made the discovery of 200 complete […]
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Gary Adkins
A second candidate has declared for the presidency of the American Numismatic Association.
ANA Vice President Gary Adkins made it official on Friday.
Two weeks early former board member Mike Ellis had announced his intention to seek the top ANA office
A logo from Alaska’s Sesquicentennial Commemoration website (https://alaska150.com/)
The 2017 Fairbanks Coin Club membership token honors the Sesquicentennial of the Purchase of Alaska from Russia.
Its obverse features the simple legend “Fairbanks Coin Club” with the member’s number counterstamped in the center
“The Legend of Saint Eligius and Saint Godeberta,” by Petrus Christus.
The feast day of St. Eligius, Patron Saint of numismatists, goldsmiths, farriers, jewelers, metalworkers, craftsmen, veterinarians and harness makers, was observed on Dec
At its October 28-29 meetings in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a subsequent teleconference on December 20, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors passed a US$5.55 million budget, and committed to a fund development program and membership growth initiatives. The ANA will use 4.7 percent of its investment principal – or $868,118 – towards […]
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Full and partial scholarships are available to both youths and adults who wish to attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) highly acclaimed 2017 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dates for the two one-week sessions are June 17-22 and June 24-29. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Successful applicants need to demonstrate […]
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Deadline for service award nominations is January 15 Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) bestows a host of service awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding, dedicated service to numismatics. The ANA is now accepting nominations for 2017 service awards. Nominate a worthy numismatist here, or download the nomination form. Nominations are due, […]
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By CoinWeek …. CoinWeek News Wire for October 14, 2016 Brain Food 1.) A guide to valuing all your old Irish coins (PHOTOS) Between the formation of the Republic of Ireland, the shift towards decimalization, and the introduction of the Euro, Irish currency underwent a great number of changes over the past 100 years, resulting in […]
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You could have a collectible coin in your pocket change that might be worth hundreds of dollars To encourage budding coin collectors, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) – the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to coin collecting – launched Treasures in Your Pocket, an innovative website resource that provides information to anyone embarking on a […]
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Site selection for the 2020 and 2021 World’s Fair of Money was a major topic of discussion during meetings of the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Board of Governors at the Anaheim World’s Fair of Money in August. Pittsburgh was selected as host city for the 2020 show, while the 2021 show is slated to return […]
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The Michigan State Senate has passed a resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The concept of an American Numismatic Association was born in the state of Michigan. ANA founder George F. Heath, M.D., of Monroe, Michigan, was one of the first to suggest the establishment of a national association of […]
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Recipients recognized at the World’s Fair of Money® Awards Banquet and Member Donor Reception The following individuals were formally recognized for their contributions to the hobby and the American Numismatic Association (ANA) on August 12 during the Awards Banquet and August 11 during the Member Donor Reception at the Anaheim World’s Fair of Money. The […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is delighted to announce the debut of its new website, numismatics.org, which features improved navigation, search capability, and user interface to help numismatists explore, learn, shop, and conduct research with ease. The newly-launched website maintains the same domain name as the previous site, and allows for all the same information […]
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Recipients recognized at Anaheim World’s Fair of Money Awards Banquet The recipients of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2016 Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award, Farran Zerbe Memorial Award, Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Numismatist of the Year Award, and the Burnett Anderson Memorial Award will be formally recognized at the […]
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By Orders and Medals Society of America ….. The annual convention of the Orders & Medals Society of America is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in about five weeks time. Commonly known as OMSA, members of the numismatic/phaleristic specialty group collect, research and preserve award medals of all kinds, military and civilian, including Orders of Knighthood, […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for July 15, 2016 Brain Food 1.) “Metal Detectives” dig up treasure Metal “detective” Richard Nalli said it’s not knowing what you’ll find that makes the past time so much fun. “Metal detecting is going on an adventure. Every time that machine beeps your heart skips a beat. You […]
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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for July 15, 2016 Brain Food 1.) “Metal Detectives” dig up treasure Metal “detective” Richard Nalli said it’s not knowing what you’ll find that makes the past time so much fun. “Metal detecting is going on an adventure. Every time that machine beeps your heart skips a beat. You […]
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Long-time ANA member Larry Baber was re-appointed treasurer of the American Numismatic Association during a teleconference by the nonprofit organization’s Board of Governors held on June 7. Baber precedes/succeeds Gerome Walton, who served as the ANA’s treasurer for two years while Baber was overseas on a church-related mission in the Marshall Islands. Walton is returning […]
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The American Numismatic Society, in collaboration with the British Museum and the Münzkabinett of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, has launched another major tool to aid in the identification, research and cataloging of the coins of the ancient world.Coinage of the Roman Republic Online (CRRO) continues the precedent set by Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE) in presenting, in an easily searchable form, all the varieties of the coinage issued in the Roman Republic. Six online collections containing over 20,000 specimens of Roman Republican coinage spread across 2,300 coin types, in addition to hundreds of hoards from Coin Hoard of the Roman Republic (CHRR) and additional individual find spots provided by Berlin are now available for research
The northern California collector base helped business boom on the bourse floor of the 47th Annual San Jose Coin & Collectibles Show at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose Jan. 23-25. Attendance topped the 750 mark
By CoinWeek News Staff… The American Numismatic Association (ANA) School of Numismatics will be offering a two-day course on detecting counterfeit and altered coins January 6 and 7, in association with the upcoming Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show in Orlando. Brian Silliman, Senior Numismatist at Panda America based in Torrance, California and writer of the […]
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The Central States Numismatic Society has awarded grants totaling $20,000 to six numismatic authors to research and publish information on topics ranging from elongated coins to early half dollars.CSNS Education Director Ray Lockwood, who oversees the authors grant program, said, “This four-year old program has proven to be one of the most successful education programs ever undertaken by CSNS.” To date, it has provided grants to 21 authors and researchers
The American Numismatic Society will honor longtime benefactors Elizabeth and Stanley DeForest Scott with the Trustees’ Award at the Annual Dinner Gala on Jan. 8, 2015. The event will be held at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City
About 115 people attended the 8th Annual Wyo-Braska Coin & Stamp Collector Show Sept. 13 in Gering, Neb.Gene Murren of Gene Murren Coins & Precious Metals of Longmont, Colo
Twenty-six members of the Carson City Coin Collectors of America attended the club’s 2014 regional meeting in Carson City on Aug. 22 at the Carson Nugget Casino. The event was held in conjunction with the Nevada State Museum’s coin show
H. Robert (Bob) Campbell of Salt Lake City, Utah, received the 2014 James J. Curto Award this past Labor Day weekend at the National Token Collectors Association Annual Token Show in Omaha, Nebraska
The Virginia Numismatic Association will hold its 56th annual convention, coin and currency show, Sept. 26-28 at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, Fredericksburg, Va.Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a
The Tucson Coin Club will be hold a coin show on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Fraternal Order of the Police located in Tucson, Ariz. The show hours are from 9 a
The ANA’s 2014 Literary Awards recognizing articles published in the 2013 volume of the ANA’s official magazine, The Numismatist, were presented Aug. 7 at the 2014 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Ill.Introduced in 1949, the Heath Literary Awards acknowledges outstanding articles
Ron Blackman was presented the American Numismatic Association Presidential Award by ANA President Walter Ostromecki Jr.A number of special events highlighted the Blue Ridge Numismatic Association 55th Annual Convention held at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton, Ga., Aug