Eric P. Newman has passed away.
At 106. R.I.P.
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:'( An icon
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He was a truly great gentleman, and one of the greatest numismatists of all time. This marks the final passing of an era.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?6 -
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):
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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.
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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!"
Professional Numismatist, Retired. 55 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner of the PNG's 2026 Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.10 -
My condolences to his family and friends.
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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!
Sunshine Rare Coins
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A fantastic eye and collecting aptitude. The hobby was lucky to have him for as long as it did.
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What a great life!! He will be missed.
The court jester does not play, but gently pulls the strings…
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@Walkerfan said:
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.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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Wow. A household name as far as numismatics goes... condolences to his loved ones.
You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.0 -
He lived a great life.
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A legendary life. Condolences to family !
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RIP. I really enjoyed looking at his coins as his collection was disbursed.
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RIP. I was just looking at the letters he sent to me in replies to my questions. What a true gentleman.
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When i read his biography my thought was what an amazing man in every respect. RIP
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RIP to an OG Numismatic LEGEND!
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RIP. What an incredible person, collector, and source of knowledge. He will be sorely missed.
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He enjoyed his collection for longer than anyone. What a great run. RIP
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Sympathies to his family. A life we should all try to emulate.
Kind regards,
George
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We should all be as lucky as Mr. Newman. RIP Eric.
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A greater philanthropist than a numismatist. The world could use more like him.
Q: When does a collector become a numismatist?
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
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What a towering figure in the numismatic world. His foundation will live on for generations to come. Thanks and God bless you Eric.
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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.
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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
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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......10 -
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.
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So sad. His name will be remembered 100 years hence as a great collector and a great scholar.
Mark
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Super sad!
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The ultimate definition of numismatist: Eric Newman
RIP sir. You create a legacy with no peers
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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 Blake3 -
So sad news.
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My condolences to his family and friends.
RIP.
Donato
Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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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
If you do what you always did, you get what you always got.1 -
He's likely smiling over a dish of ice cream right now.
"A sorrow deep and soaring sweet" :'(
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - Geo. Orwell1 -
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.
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May he rest in piece.
His legacy and his tremendous work lives on.
Land of the Free because of the Brave!0 -
Remarkable man not soon forgotten.
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All five 1913 Liberty Head Nickels bow in reverence and admiration this evening for a wonderful numismatist and an even better man.
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What a mark he made, an indelible impression if ever there was one.
All the best to those who knew and loved him.
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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
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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!
John
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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.
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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.
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The numismatic world has lost a true legend.
RIP Mr. Newman0
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