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American Numismatic Society Acquires Rare Bushnell Volumes

April 25, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing its acquisition of the Charles Bushnell two-volume series Crumbs for Antiquarians which have been added to the Society’s library for preservation. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Society. No dispensation or compensation was provided by the Society for this article. Charles Ira Bushnell had one of the top two or three coin collections in …

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). …

ANS Announces Dr. Nathan T. Elkins as Incoming Deputy Director

March 16, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that Dr. Nathan T. Elkins will be joining the Society as the full-time Deputy Director. Dr. Elkins will be joining effect June 1, 2022. He is currently the Associate Professor of Art History (Greek and Roman) and Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Society The American Numismatic Society (ANS) …

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 …

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 …