RIP David. I didn't know him well, but I've talked to him at some shows and he always seemed to be friendly and engaging with collectors well. Not to mention all those books that have his name in the credits. It's a big loss. I really like the coin album tribute on the Coin week Tribute too.
I pulled David's Mercury Dimes book off my shelf yesterday for the first time in years, and was captivated anew. It's rich with detail, and I do remember seeing an article from him on coin boards and my impression that somebody young was investigating them. I'm so sorry to hear this news.
60 yrs in Coins, 42 yrs Certifying/Grading, 30 consecutive yrs teaching ANA Summer seminar, 1998 Numismatic Ambassador award, 1998 Doctorate in Numismatics, Glenn Smedley Award, ANA Governor 2009/2011, Author/ Host of ANA's best selling video's, courses on grading & counterfeit detection. Taught over 1,100 paying students, Secret service agents, San Diego to Boston, Anchorage to Miami, including 2 coin cruises. many Free presentations. NLG book and video awards. ANA photographer, SEM operator, Appraiser, Contributor to Redbook, Numismatist, Coin World, Numismatic News, ANA Grading Guides, 40,000 Volume Library, Founder ANAAB, ICG, 1995 ANA collector services appraisal/conservation, First full service Ancient coin grading service. Hon Discharge Navy 75-77, WIU 77-81, Coin dealer 1981-1984, ANA 1984-1998, 60 year Collector U.S./ 50 Year Ancient coins. 2011-date ANA Advisory Committee. Lifetime member ANA, ANS. Semi-retired Professional Grader(ANACS) and married, Father to 3 teenage boys
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My condolences to his friends and family. Sorry to hear that.
RIP David. I didn't know him well, but I've talked to him at some shows and he always seemed to be friendly and engaging with collectors well. Not to mention all those books that have his name in the credits. It's a big loss. I really like the coin album tribute on the Coin week Tribute too.
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I pulled David's Mercury Dimes book off my shelf yesterday for the first time in years, and was captivated anew. It's rich with detail, and I do remember seeing an article from him on coin boards and my impression that somebody young was investigating them. I'm so sorry to hear this news.
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60 yrs in Coins, 42 yrs Certifying/Grading, 30 consecutive yrs teaching ANA Summer seminar, 1998 Numismatic Ambassador award, 1998 Doctorate in Numismatics, Glenn Smedley Award, ANA Governor 2009/2011, Author/ Host of ANA's best selling video's, courses on grading & counterfeit detection. Taught over 1,100 paying students, Secret service agents, San Diego to Boston, Anchorage to Miami, including 2 coin cruises. many Free presentations. NLG book and video awards. ANA photographer, SEM operator, Appraiser, Contributor to Redbook, Numismatist, Coin World, Numismatic News, ANA Grading Guides, 40,000 Volume Library, Founder ANAAB, ICG, 1995 ANA collector services appraisal/conservation, First full service Ancient coin grading service. Hon Discharge Navy 75-77, WIU 77-81, Coin dealer 1981-1984, ANA 1984-1998, 60 year Collector U.S./ 50 Year Ancient coins. 2011-date ANA Advisory Committee. Lifetime member ANA, ANS. Semi-retired Professional Grader(ANACS) and married, Father to 3 teenage boys
What a shame, met him once and he seemed to know everything about everything. Still referencing his books daily.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!