American Numismatic Society Archives

Executive Director Named for Sydney F. Martin

November 18, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is honored to announce the establishment of the Sydney F. Martin Executive Director. This recognition is made possible by a generous leadership gift from the family of Sydney F. Martin, a former ANS President, who passed away in January 2021. This gift celebrates the legacy of an exceptional numismatist whose dedication to the Society spanned many years. Sydney Martin was a successful entrepreneur and a lifelong learner with an unwavering …

2025 ANS Annual Gala to Honor the New York International Numismatic Convention

November 4, 2024 by Clinton

The Board of Trustees of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the 2025 Trustees’ Award to the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), to be presented at the ANS Annual Gala on January 16, 2025, at the Century Association. This award honors the organizers of NYINC, as the convention is one of the most significant events in the United States for the numismatic community, bringing together collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts of world …

ANS Announces 2024 Huntington Award to William E. Metcalf

July 29, 2024 by Clinton

The Trustees of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) have selected Dr. William E. Metcalf to receive the 2024 Archer M. Huntington Award in honor of his tremendous contributions to Roman and Byzantine numismatics. A reception will be held on October 19 at the ANS in New York City at 4:00 PM ET, followed by the award ceremony at 4:30 PM ET where Metcalf will provide the Silvia Mani Hurter Memorial Lecture on “The Making of …

ANS Announces 2023 Huntington Award to Ruth Pliego

March 4, 2024 by Clinton

The Trustees of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) have named Dr. Ruth Pliego as the recipient of the 2023 Archer M. Huntington Medal Award for Excellence in Numismatic Scholarship. The award will be presented on June 13, 2024, at the ANS headquarters in New York City, followed by the Silvia Mani Hurter Memorial Lecture by the honoree: “Archer M. Huntington and the Visigothic Coins: Revisiting the La Capilla Hoard.” Dr. Ruth Pliego holds a Ph.D. …

Change of Leadership at the American Numismatic Society

February 20, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS), announcing that Dr. Gilles Bransbourg will be stepping down as Executive Director in September. The American Numismatic Society has announced that Dr. Gilles Bransbourg will be stepping down from his position as Executive Director in September 2024. Bransbourg has received an eight-month fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ, where he will be working on his book, Roman Imperial Economics. …

ANS Gala honoring Mark Salzberg raises more than $219,000

January 29, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) raised more than $219,000 during its Annual Gala January 11 at the Harvard Club of New York City. The Gala, which was attended by more than 150 guests, celebrated the 2024 Trustees’ Award presented to Mark Salzberg, who served for more than 35 years as the Chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG). The ANS Trustees’ Award recognizes those who have helped to advance the mission of the Society for …

Heritage Auctions Sale of Canadian Tokens to Benefit the ANS

December 4, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that a notable collection of 19th and 20th century Canadian tokens will be offered at a showcase auction held by Heritage Auctions on December 4, 2023, for the benefit of the Society. The tokens are all duplicates of specimens from the Society. The entire proceeds of this significant sale will go to the Newell Fund, which allows the ANS to continue acquiring important objects while also …

Cyber Monday – Free Numismatic Book by Joining or Renewing Membership at the American Numismatic Society

November 27, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is offering an additional bonus for renewing or beginning your membership in the Society. Today and tomorrow, if you continue your membership or join, you will receive a numismatic book. To take advantage of this offer, you will need to use this link. A membership to the American Numismatic Society brings several benefits to its members. Memberships begin at $115 per annum with lifetime memberships available. From a personal persective, …

The Roman Republican Die Project Announces Fourth Phase and Conference

November 20, 2023 by Clinton

The Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP), which seeks to create a digital repository of Roman republican coin dies based on the archive of Dr. Richard Schaefer, is excited to announce the fourth phase of work sponsored by a generous grant from the Arete Foundation. The primary goal of this final phase is to demonstrate how RRDP informs current scholarship and encourages new research collaborations. The two-year grant will fund the full-time work of the lead researcher, Dr. Alice Sharpless, …

Opportunity to Apply for Appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee as a Member Specifically Qualified in Numismatics

October 24, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member specially qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience in numismatics. The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, December 11, 2023. The United States Mint will review all applications and forward recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for consideration. The CCAC …