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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

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 …

ANS Announces Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics

August 8, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the naming of its curatorial position in American Numismatics. The chair will be known as the Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics. Assistant Curator Dr. Jesse Kraft holds this endowed chair. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the naming of the curatorial position in American numismatics as the Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics. Thanks to a generous donation …

ANS Announces Availability of Presbeus: Studies in Ancient Coinage Presented to Richard Ashton

August 1, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that a new volume, Presbeus: Studies in Ancient Coinage Presented to Richard Ashton is now available. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Presbeus: Studies in Ancient Coinage Presented to Richard Ashton has now appeared and is available for purchase. Edited by Andrew Meadows and Ute Wartenberg, it includes twenty articles that focus on the coinage, history and archaeology of the Greek …

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 …

ANS Honors Dr. Sophia D. Kremydi with Prestigious Huntington Award

May 23, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that Dr. Sophia D. Kremydi will be this year’s recipient of the Archer Milton Huntington Medal Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding achievements in numismatic scholarship, will be presented at a ceremony in Athens, Greece on June 15, 2022. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor & owner of USCoinNews, is a member of the American Numismatic Society. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is …