The Planchet Archives

The Planchet Discusses Numismatic Writing With Eric Brothers

March 6, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society has released the second episode of season four of its podcast, The Planchet. In this episode, the society talks to journalist and historical Eric Brothers and his numismatic writings. Today’s guest is journalist and historian Eric Brothers who is breathing new life into numismatic writing. His recent articles have appeared in Financial History and since 2006 he has written regularly for the Numismatist. The ANS published his debut article in ANS Magazine in 2022, “The Sham …

ANS’ The Planchet Launches Season 4 With An Interview of Mint Director Ventris Gibson

January 24, 2023 by Clinton

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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the first episode of the fourth season of its podcast, The Planchet. This newest episode is special as it is a brief interview with United States Mint Director, Ventris Gibson. We start Season 4 of The Planchet podcast with a very special guest: Ventris Gibson, the 40th Director of the US Mint. Gibson is the first African-American to serve as Director, and is the 7th woman to serve in this …

The Planchet Podcast Discusses Colonial Coinage with Chris McDowell

December 27, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the ninth episode of this seasons The Planchet podcast, featuring an in-depth discussion with Chris McDowell on colonial coinage and medals. Christopher R. McDowell is a lifelong numismatist and recognized expert in the area of colonial coinage and medals. He is the author of Abel Buell and the History of the Connecticut and Fugio Coinages along with several award-winning articles on American colonial coins and medals. An ANS Fellow, Chris is also …

The Planchet Podcast Discusses Coinage of The Sakra King With Dr. Waleed Ziad

December 6, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the eight episode of this seasons The Planchet podcast, featuring an in-depth discussion with Dr. Waleed Ziad. Dr. Ziad discusses his newest book, In the Treasure Room of Sakura King: Votive Coinage from Gandharan Shrines. Dr. Waleed Ziad is Assistant Professor and Ali Jarrahi Fellow in Persian Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His newest book, published by the American …

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, …