American Numismatic Society Archives

Announcing the ANS Chairman’s Fellowships for Numismatic Research

February 3, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the inauguration of the Chairman’s Fellowship for Numismatic Research. Beginning this year, the Society will award limited fellowships to qualified graduate students or scholars pursuing serious numismatic-related research projects. The fellowships will be between $1,500 and $2,500 each. The new fellowships require that applicants be members or Fellows of the ANS in good standing. If you are not a member of the …

ANS’ The Planchet Launches Season 4 With An Interview of Mint Director Ventris Gibson

January 24, 2023 by Clinton

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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the first episode of the fourth season of its podcast, The Planchet. This newest episode is special as it is a brief interview with United States Mint Director, Ventris Gibson. We start Season 4 of The Planchet podcast with a very special guest: Ventris Gibson, the 40th Director of the US Mint. Gibson is the first African-American to serve as Director, and is the 7th woman to serve in this …

The Planchet Podcast Discusses Colonial Coinage with Chris McDowell

December 27, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the ninth episode of this seasons The Planchet podcast, featuring an in-depth discussion with Chris McDowell on colonial coinage and medals. Christopher R. McDowell is a lifelong numismatist and recognized expert in the area of colonial coinage and medals. He is the author of Abel Buell and the History of the Connecticut and Fugio Coinages along with several award-winning articles on American colonial coins and medals. An ANS Fellow, Chris is also …

The Planchet Podcast Discusses Coinage of The Sakra King With Dr. Waleed Ziad

December 6, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the eight episode of this seasons The Planchet podcast, featuring an in-depth discussion with Dr. Waleed Ziad. Dr. Ziad discusses his newest book, In the Treasure Room of Sakura King: Votive Coinage from Gandharan Shrines. Dr. Waleed Ziad is Assistant Professor and Ali Jarrahi Fellow in Persian Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His newest book, published by the American …

ANS Announces Publication of The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737)

December 1, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the publication of the 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. The latest volume, authored by ANS Fellow Christopher R. McDowell, brings the work of Charles Betts to readers, covering American colonial history through medals. Editors Note: Clinton, the Editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the American …

The Planchet – A Conversation With Dr. T. Corey Brennan

October 24, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the seventh episode of the third season of its popular podcast, The Planchet. In this episode, the Society sits down with Dr. T. Corey Brennan, professor of Classics at Rutgers University, discussing his newest book, The Fasces: The History of Ancient Rome’s Most Dangerous Political Symbol. Dr. T. Corey Brennan is a professor of Classics at Rutgers University. His newest book, published by Oxford University Press on October 3, …

Latest The Planchet Podcast Discussing Numismatics With Billy Bragg Now Available

September 27, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the sixth episode of season three of its podcast, The Planchet. In this episode, the Society has a conversation with singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg, discussing his interest in collecting Iron Age coinage from the United Kingdom, and more. Bragg is a well known and popular artist from the UK. Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg joins the Planchet for a wide-ranging conversation about his interest in collecting Iron Age coinage from the United …

The ANS and Oxford University launches Bactrian Indo-Greek Rulers (BIGR)

September 15, 2022 by Clinton

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, numismatics.org/bigr), a new online typology and research tool for ancient Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coinage. BIGR is a component of Hellenistic Royal Coinages (numismatics.org/hrc) and has been funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as a two-year joint ANS-Oxford University project. The award comes through the New …

The Planchet Podcast Chats With Richard Abdy

August 30, 2022 by Clinton

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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the fifth episode of season three of their podcast, The Planchet. In this episode, the Society has a converation with Richard Abdy. Mr. Abdy has worked in the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum since 1998. Richard Abdy has worked in the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum since 1998 where he first processed treasure cases from England and Wales and now …

Latest The Planchet Podcast Episode Talks Coin Smartphone Photography

August 9, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the fourth episode of season three of its popular podcast, The Planchet. In this episode, ANS photographer Alan Roche talks about how to take great photos of your coins with your smartphone. Mr. Roche has been making coin images for the American Numismatic Society for 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge and creativity when it comes to coin photography. With the vast majority of us always …