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

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The Central States Numismatic Society (www.CentralStatesNumismaticSociety.org) is presenting its annual Q. David Bowers Award this year to well-known and respected numismatic journalist Beth Deisher of Sylvania, Ohio. She served as Editor of Coin World for 27 years until her retirement in 2012. During 2017 and 2018 Deisher served the Industry Council for Tangible Assets as Director of Anti-Counterfeiting, developing and leading a task force that created educational programs and training courses to assist federal law enforcement in …

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First-Time Display Together of “Big Four” U.S. Coin Rarities At 2022 Central States Numismatic Society Convention

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The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that four of the most famous rare coins from the United States will be on display together for the first time at the CSNS convention. The convention is being held April-28-30, 2022 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The “Big Four” have an insured value of over $19 million. Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of …

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Bigger April 2022 Convention Planned by Central States Numismatic Society

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The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that it is expanding its upcoming show in April 2022. The organization announced that it will be adding 80 additional dealer tables to the convention, making it the biggest show for the Society in the last 30 years. The CSNS Convention will be held at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois April 27-30, 2022. Visitors to the April …

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Barbara J. Gregory Will Succeed Retiring Gerald Tebben as Editor of CSNS Magazine, The Centinel

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The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society, announcing that Barbara J. Gregory will be the new editor of the society’s quarterly journal, The Centinel. The changes comes as Mr. Tebben will be retiring from the position in the summer of 2022. Barbara J. Gregory, the former Editor of The Numismatist, the monthly magazine of the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org), has been named Editor of The Centinel, the quarterly journal of the Central …

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Unprecedented Agreement: PCGS Partners With Central States Convention

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The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that the grading company has become a partner with the coin show and society, the first time it has done so outside of its own shows. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com), the leader in third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles including rare coins, banknotes, trading cards, tickets, autographs, and memorabilia, has entered into an important …

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Save the Date: April 27, 2022 is PNG Day at CSNS Convention

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The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatic Guild announcing that there will be a PNG day at the Central States Numismatics Society’s Convention. The PNG Day is set for April 27, 2022 when the CSNS event is held in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Professional Numismatists Guild will conduct a PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society convention. The 2022 PNG Day will be open to …

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

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The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that John W. Highfill has been awarded the 2021 Q. David Bowers Award. The award hones those recognized for their devotion and scholarly contributions to Numismatics. The Central States Numismatic Society (www.CentralStatesNumismaticSociety.org) is presenting its annual Q. David Bowers Award this year to dealer, numismatic author and National Silver Dollar Roundtable Founder John W. Highfill of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  “The award, which was …

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CSNS Board Votes to Cancel 2021 Convention

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The following is a Press Release form the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that the society’s April 2021 convention has been cancelled. The cancelation is due to ongoing health concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic. The CSNS convention had been scheduled to take place April 21-24 in Schaumburg, Illinois. This is the second year in a row that the Society’s annual convention has been cancelled. The Central States Numismatic Society Board of Governors has voted …

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PNG Day Returns to CSNS for 2021

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The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) announcing that they will be conducting a PNG Day show in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention. The convention is currently scheduled to be help April 22-24, 2021 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. The PNG Day will be held on Wednesday, April 21st. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will once again conduct a PNG …

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CSNS Hires Larry Shepherd as Convention Manager

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The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society, announcing that Larry Shepherd has been hired as the Society’s Convention Manager. The Central States Numismatic Society is pleased to announce the hiring of Colorado Springs, CO, coin dealer Larry Shepherd as its new convention manager. Convention operations previously were overseen by Convention General Chairman Kevin Foley and Bourse Chairman Patricia Foley, whose positions were eliminated in a reorganization this summer. CSNS President …

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