Eric P. Newman has passed away.
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At 106. R.I.P.
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
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Sad News
He was a truly great gentleman, and one of the greatest numismatists of all time. This marks the final passing of an era.
Even though he lived a very full life (more than most); I am still very saddened by this news.
A truly great numismatist and a real gentleman.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Condolences to those on the forums that might have been personal friends, and awe from the rest of us that will never be able to duplicate the feats of a great numismatist.
I remember consulting with Eric while I was still with ANACS on the U.S.A.O.G. $20's that were very controversial back then. John J. Ford was still frantically defending them, and everything else he had ever sold, and Eric was very adamant on defending the truth. He once said to me: "There's a very easy way to prove that these are counterfeits. Give John J. Ford a lie detector test!"
My condolences to his family and friends.
Sad news. A true legend.
Attending the multiple EPN auctions in NYC was a special experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.
A truly incredible collection!
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A fantastic eye and collecting aptitude. The hobby was lucky to have him for as long as it did.
What a great life!! He will be missed.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Wow. A household name as far as numismatics goes... condolences to his loved ones.
He lived a great life.
A legendary life. Condolences to family !
RIP. I really enjoyed looking at his coins as his collection was disbursed.
RIP. I was just looking at the letters he sent to me in replies to my questions. What a true gentleman.
When i read his biography my thought was what an amazing man in every respect. RIP
RIP to an OG Numismatic LEGEND!
RIP. What an incredible person, collector, and source of knowledge. He will be sorely missed.
He enjoyed his collection for longer than anyone. What a great run. RIP
Sympathies to his family. A life we should all try to emulate.
Kind regards,
George
We should all be as lucky as Mr. Newman. RIP Eric.
A greater philanthropist than a numismatist. The world could use more like him.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
What a towering figure in the numismatic world. His foundation will live on for generations to come. Thanks and God bless you Eric.
He was a great scholar and a gentleman. We've lost someone very special but his legacy lives on.
Please take a look at the Newman Numismatic Portal when you get a chance.
https://nnp.wustl.edu/
What a life and RIP. What a GENTLEMAN
I've shared this story a few times. I had lunch with Eric and his nephew in 1988 when he was a youngster at the age of 77 in St Louis. He was an executive at the company I worked for. I didn't collect coins then nor did I know had such a collection. I didn't have two nickels to rub together back then. He impacted me in a positive way as I was in my 20's. Kind and wicked sharp
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Sad to hear, but 106, thats a heck of a run. He leaves a great legacy, numismatic and personally it sounds like.
I'm thankful for the work he's done.
So sad. His name will be remembered 100 years hence as a great collector and a great scholar.
Super sad!
The ultimate definition of numismatist: Eric Newman
RIP sir. You create a legacy with no peers
A Legend.
Latin American Collection
The definition of “strong hands”
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
He epitomized 20th-century numismatics, and has proven to be a tremendous inspiration to researchers who value the truth.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
So sad news.
My condolences to his family and friends.
RIP.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Probably one of the last great collectors. Forgot more than I'll ever know. They say that old age is a privilege denied to many. Mr Newman got his "money's" worth.
RIP
He's likely smiling over a dish of ice cream right now.
"A sorrow deep and soaring sweet"
Blessed all he shared his love of coins, knowledge, and passion. 106 is the new 20 let’s all rejoice in a wonderful life and the legacy he leaves behind.
May he rest in piece.
His legacy and his tremendous work lives on.
Remarkable man not soon forgotten.
Lance.
All five 1913 Liberty Head Nickels bow in reverence and admiration this evening for a wonderful numismatist and an even better man.
What a mark he made, an indelible impression if ever there was one.
All the best to those who knew and loved him.
Rest in peace.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
106, enjoying the hobby for nearly 100 of them, leaving a legacy of the NNP while still alive, still publishing award-winning articles at age 104. Well done, Eric P. Newman! If numismatics were an arcade game, he'd be putting EPN next to the high score today, never to be topped. Cheers, and rest in peace!
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
I read the Newman biography and it is clear we all owe him a great debt for the state of numismatics. In my favorite numismatic book, Moulton's Ford and the Franklin Hoard, Mr. Newman is the clear hero, the most prominent of a few in the field that took a stand against Ford and his shenanigans. Regulated said it perfectly, a champion for those that value the truth.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
Consider that he lived through nearly half of the history of US coinage.
I was fortunate to have picked up a few of his coins at the Heritage sale a few years ago.
RIP Mr. Newman
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
The numismatic world has lost a true legend.
RIP Mr. Newman