American Numismatic Society Archives

American Numismatic Society Announces Establishment of Andrew M. Burnett Chair of Roman Numismatics

February 4, 2022 by Clinton

The followings is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the establishment of the Andrew M. Burnett Chair of Roman Numismatics. The newly endowed chair was funded by an anonymous donor and is named in honor of Andrew M. Burnett. Dr. Lucia Carbone, Assistant Curator of Roman Coins and the scientific co-director of the Roman Republican Die Project, will be the first ANS curator to hold this endowed chair. The newly endowed chair …

Winner of American Numismatic Society’s Collier Prize Announced

November 15, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has announced the winner of the 2021 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics. This year is the first year of this new award, named in honor of Professor James M. Collier. The winner of the award this year is Richard Andy for his work, Roman Imerpail Coinage (RIC) vol.II.3 which covers coinage from the Emperor Hadrian from AD 117 to 138. In 2020, Carole Anne Menzi Collier established the Collier Prize …

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

October 29, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) requesting submissions from speakers for the 2022 National Money Show. The 2022 National Money Show will be held March 10-12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2022 National Money Show in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 10-12 at The Broadmoor. Those interested …

American Numismatic Society Opens New York Offices to Visitors

August 30, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has sent letters to members that its New York offices are now open to visitors. The ANS offices, located at 75 Varick Street in New York, have been closed to visitors since March of last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the offices reopened earlier this year to staff only, visitors can now make appointments to visit with restrictions in place. To schedule a visit, members must call or …

ANS to Honor David Hendin at 2020 Gala

August 4, 2021 by Clinton

David Hendin (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Society)

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that it will honor David Hendin with the Trustees’ Award at its Annual Gala. The 2020 Gala will be held on January 13, 2022 at the Harvard Club in New York City. The award is in recognition of Mr. Hendin’s contribution to the Society and numismatics broadly. Congratulations Mr. Hendin! Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the …

ANS Announces Professor Nathan Elkins as Visiting Research Scholar

August 3, 2021 by Clinton

Dr. Nathan Elkins (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Society)

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that Professor Nathan Elkins has jointed the society as Visiting Research Scholar. Dr. Elkins began his work with the Society on August 2, 2021. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Nathan Elkins, Associate Professor of Art History at Baylor University, will be joining the ANS as a Visiting Research Scholar starting on August 2, 2021. Specializing in …

ANS Provides Updates on The Roman Republican Die Project

July 19, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has issued a Press Release announcing that it has completed its first significant data upload to its Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP). Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Society. The Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP) of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) has completed its first significant data upload. This platform, which launched as a functional integrated database system in December 2020, is searchable …

An Interview With ANS’ Dr. Elena Stolyarik

July 1, 2021 by Clinton

If you have ever been curious about the behind-the-scenes work of managing one of the largest numismatic and medallic collections in the world, give the latest Pocket Change blog post a read from the American Numismatic Society (ANS). The post is an interview with the ANS’ own Dr. Elena Stolyarik, Collections Manager for the Society. In the lengthy interview, Dr. Stolyarik discusses the processes and methods she uses to manage the collection as well as …

ANS’ Coinage of the Americas Conference (COAC) 2021 Call For Papers

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has issued a request for its Coinage of the Americas Conference (COAC) to be held in September 2021. The COAC event is being reintroduced after being on hiatus since 2010 and the Society hopes to have the event as a hybrid event of in-person and online attendees. Specifically, the Society is requesting papers related to sculptor Victor David Brenner, the designer of the Lincoln Cent and over 200 medallic works. …

ANS Acquires the Mark Salton Papers

May 5, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announced that it has acquired approximately 20 cubic feet of papers and annotate auction catalogs from Mark Salton through the Lottie Salton Revocable Trust. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Society. Thanks to the efforts of ANS life fellow Dr. Ira Rezak—and with gratitude to Katharine Conway, executor of the Estate of Lottie Salton Revocable …