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American Numismatic Association Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library Receives Copy of First Printed Numismatic Book

September 11, 2023 by Clinton

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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Dwight N. Manley Library contains many rare and old books covering a variety of numismatic topics. Numismatic bibliophile and coin dealer Dr. Bruce D. Wonder recently added to this collection by donating a copy of the first edition of Guillaume Budé’s De Asse et Partibus Eius Libri Quinq, which is recognized as the first printed numismatic book. The book covers ancient Greek and Roman coins, includes definitions for early numismatic terminology, …

Numismatists Recognized for Hobby Contributions During the World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh

August 25, 2023 by Clinton

During the recent American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, hosted in Pittsburgh, members who have contributed to the hobby in profound ways were recognized during two events. On August 10, the Member Awards and Donor Celebration provided the ANA the chance to bestow awards to the Outstanding District Representative and this year’s Glenn Smedley Memorial Awards. August 11 saw the presentation of the Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture and the Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in …

NGC Announces 2023 ANA Grading Contest Winners

August 16, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the winners of its coin grading contest. The contest was held last week at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Thirty of 150 contestants took home prizes in the grading contest hosted by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) at the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There were the same number of participants as the previous …

United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson to Participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2023 World’s Fair of Money

August 3, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the United States Mint, announcing that Mint Director Ventris Gibson will participate in the opening ceremonies for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. The World’s Fair of Money starts next week in Pittsburgh. United States Mint (Mint) Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort …

Test Your Coin Grading Skills at The World’s Fair of Money With NGC

August 2, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing a coin grading skills contest at the upcoming World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The grading contest is open to anyone age 13 or older, and you are given 10 minutes to grade 15 coins at the NGC booth. NGC is excited to announce a free coin grading contest at next week’s 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The NGC Coin …