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The Planchet Podcast Chats With Richard Abdy

August 30, 2022 by Clinton

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

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 …

Season 3, Episode 3 of The Planchet Podcast Now Available

July 5, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the Episode 3 in season three of their podcast, The Planchet. The podcasts available on all major podcasts platforms as well as the podcast’s home page. It is free to the public. Episode 3 provides highlights of conversations at the 2022 Eric P. Newman Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics. After a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the Eric P. Newman Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics returned in 2022 for …

New Episode of The Planchet Now Available From The American Numismatic Society

May 24, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the second episode in season three of their podcast, The Planchet. The podcast, which is available on your favorite podcast app or service, has an interview with Len Augsburger, the Executive Director of the Newman Numismatic Portal. The 39-minute episode provides some great insights into Mr. Augsburger’s numismatic journey as well as the origins of the Newman Numismatic Portal. Season 3 of The Planchet podcast continues with a …

Latest Two Bits Podcast Discusses The Lincoln Cent

April 27, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released the first episode of the second season of its podcast, Two Bits. The first episode of the new season is the first of at least two episodes discussing the Lincoln Cent. Join Doug and Mitch as they kick off Season 2 of Two Bits with a discussion of the coin that started so many numismatists on their hobby journey: the Lincoln Cent. They explain the coin’s historical origins, …

Season 3 of The ANS Podcast The Planchet Kicks-Off

April 8, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has launched the first episode of season 3 of its popular podcast, The Planchet. This episode features a wide ranging interview with Shanna Schmidt of Shanna Schmidt Numismatics. Season 3 of The Planchet podcast begins with a wide-ranging interview with Shanna Schmidt of Shanna Schmidt Numismatics. Since 2019, Shanna has been a Fellow of the American Numismatic Society and has also served as a board governor for the American Numismatic Association (ANA). …

Two Bits Podcast: Episode 10 – Numismatic Literature Roundup, Part 1

August 2, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 10 of its free podcast, Two Bits. In this episode, hosts Doug and Mitch discuss numismatic literature. The two look at both contemporary as well as classic works with a range of topics within those works. Join Doug and Mitch as they discuss some contemporary and classic works of numismatic literature, with subjects ranging from compelling moments in American history to the vast array of worldwide issues. Find out …

Two Bits Podcast: Episode 9: Saint-Gaudens and the Renaissance of American Coinage

May 28, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 9 of its new-for-last-year podcast, Two Bits. In this episode, hosts Doug and Mitch discuss Augusts Saint-Gaudens and his gold double eagle and his role in the renaissance of American coinage. Join Doug and Mitch as they discuss Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his gold double eagle. They describe his monumental sculptural work, his vital role in the Renaissance of American Coinage, and the challenges involved in making his coins …

The Two Bits Podcast – An Interview with Ken Bressett

April 19, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 8 of its new-for-last-year podcast, Two Bits. In this episode, Doug Mudd and Mitch Sanders have an interview with famed Numismatists Ken Bressett. If you have been a collector for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard the name Ken Bressett. He is a the editor of the famous “Red Book” and has dozens of other publications to his name. He is one of the stalwarts of …

The Planchet: The ANS in the Time of COVID

March 25, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the second episode of the second season of its outstanding podcast, The Planchet. This particular episode is focused on the Society itself and how it coped and functioned as the COVID pandemic became all-to-real and effectively shut down on-site operations. Indeed, this episode is the first that the Society has been able to record in person. Season 2, Episode 2 does something never before attempted in exactly one …