Tom Cederlind passes

astrorat · January 11, 2016 2:35AM

As posted in the E-Sylum, Volume 18, No. 52, December 27, 2015

What a tremendous loss to numismatics! Tom was a great guy and a wonderful ambassador for ancient numismatics.

Yes, this is the US Coin forum ... but all Tom was a roll model for professional numismatists in every field of collecting.

"Cederlind, Thomas 56 Aug. 09, 1959 Dec. 16, 2015 Thomas Bentley Cederlind passed away Dec. 16, 2015, in Portland. He was a highly renowned numismatist and historical scholar, focusing on ancient Greek and Roman history and artifacts. As such, he traveled extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. Born and raised in Bellingham, Wash., Tom subsequently moved to Portland and attended Lewis & Clark College, ultimately graduating magna cum laude from Pomona College in Pomona, Calif. in 1986. The youngest of four brothers, Tom's passing was a major and unexpected loss. His surviving family includes his son, Leif Spenser Broncova Cederlind; and brothers, Jim and Gary. Tom is in our prayers and remains in our hearts. The loss of our loving brother will be felt for a long time to come."

I wish all his family and friends peace as they cope with their tragic loss.

Coin Finder · January 11, 2016 4:18AM

Most knowledgeable ancients dealer I ever knew. He always did the PNNA and the major shows. He was always ready to tell you what you had. He had great stuff in his case too. This is sad and a big loss to the numismatic community in the Northwest.

Stuart · January 11, 2016 4:54AM

I'm saddened to hear this tragic news. Still such a young man at only 56.

I send his family my sincerest condolences, and wish them the best in coping with such a tragic loss.

CoinRaritiesOnline · January 11, 2016 5:09AM

I'm shocked and saddened to hear this news.

TwoSides2aCoin · January 11, 2016 7:00AM

Sad… reading of the loss of our brothers.

bidask · January 11, 2016 8:42AM

Major league ancients numismatist and a great guy.

So sorry to hear and my condolences to his family.

EVillageProwler · January 11, 2016 11:36AM

Someone at CNG told me this sad news at NYINC. I was shocked. I saw Michael, his partner/employee at his firm, and offered my condolences. NYINC actually had a sign in memory of three people who passed, but I only recognized (and remembered) TC's name.

He sold me my first expensive Anglo-Saxon coin.

EVP

lordmarcovan · January 11, 2016 3:48PM

Wow, so young.

I didn't know him or do business with him, but I almost bought a coin from him, once. Had it in my VCoins watchlist for a long time, then when I wanted to buy it, somebody had beaten me to it. I did enjoy browsing his inventory, and it was plain to see he was an important name in ancient numismatics.

renman95 · January 11, 2016 4:21PM

Saddened...

Bought this 4th century Axum from TC in 2006.
RIP

ricko · January 11, 2016 11:55PM

Very sad news... I met Tom at a show (PNNA) and enjoyed talking to him...

Condolences to the family... RickO

johnny9434 · January 12, 2016 5:13AM

what a bummer

Gallienus · April 18, 2019 12:52PM

Actually I bought this piece at a Tom Cederlind auction.

Egypt, Ptolemy II bronze   (r. 283-246 BC)
            47 mm diam, 98.1 grams
     Tom Cederlin auction,  22 May, 2014, lot# 111

While large Egyptian bronzes are not rare, ones of this size (98.1 grams) are. Also Tom really would talk to me about coins. Very few dealers do that as they don't want to waste the time on smaller collectors.

grip · April 18, 2019 1:06PM

He spent his time in purgatory and was time for him to go home to the land of
paradise. RIP.

Tom Cederlind passes

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