Eric P. Newman has passed away.

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CaptHenway
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At 106. R.I.P.

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.
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  • MsMorrisine
    MsMorrisine Posts: 40,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sad News

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  • hchcoin
    hchcoin Posts: 4,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    :'( An icon

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • 23Pairer
    23Pairer Posts: 911 ✭✭✭
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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.

  • Kyle
    Kyle Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My condolences to his family and friends.

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  • Sunshine Rare Coins
    Sunshine Rare Coins Posts: 2,362 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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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  • TLeverage
    TLeverage Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
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    A fantastic eye and collecting aptitude. The hobby was lucky to have him for as long as it did.

  • Coin Finder
    Coin Finder Posts: 7,805 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What a great life!! He will be missed.

    The court jester does not play, but gently pulls the strings…

  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.

  • cmerlo1
    cmerlo1 Posts: 8,075 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.
  • kenriles012
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    He lived a great life.

  • TwoSides2aCoin
    TwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,217 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A legendary life. Condolences to family !

  • mvs7
    mvs7 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP. I really enjoyed looking at his coins as his collection was disbursed.

  • dbldie55
    dbldie55 Posts: 7,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.

    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • Gazes
    Gazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 15, 2017 4:09PM
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    When i read his biography my thought was what an amazing man in every respect. RIP

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  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP to an OG Numismatic LEGEND!

  • SmEagle1795
    SmEagle1795 Posts: 2,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP. What an incredible person, collector, and source of knowledge. He will be sorely missed.

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  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    He enjoyed his collection for longer than anyone. What a great run. RIP

  • giorgio11
    giorgio11 Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sympathies to his family. A life we should all try to emulate.

    Kind regards,

    George

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  • MikeInFL
    MikeInFL Posts: 10,192 ✭✭✭✭
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    We should all be as lucky as Mr. Newman. RIP Eric.

    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • BustDMs
    BustDMs Posts: 1,706 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.



    A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
  • Zoins
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    edited November 15, 2017 4:09PM
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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.

    https://nnp.wustl.edu/

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • ChangeInHistory
    ChangeInHistory Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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.

  • Mark
    Mark Posts: 3,645 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 15, 2017 5:13PM
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    So sad. His name will be remembered 100 years hence as a great collector and a great scholar.

    Mark


  • Koinicker
    Koinicker Posts: 289 ✭✭✭
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    Super sad!

  • specialist
    specialist Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The ultimate definition of numismatist: Eric Newman

    RIP sir. You create a legacy with no peers

  • Boosibri
    Boosibri Posts: 12,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A Legend.

    Latin American Collection

  • Crypto
    Crypto Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The definition of “strong hands”

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • Regulated
    Regulated Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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 Blake
  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,536 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So sad news.

  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My condolences to his family and friends.

    RIP.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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  • DollarAfterDollar
    DollarAfterDollar Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.
  • ColonelJessup
    ColonelJessup Posts: 6,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 15, 2017 5:52PM
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    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. Orwell
  • ScarsdaleCoin
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    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.

    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • Raufus
    Raufus Posts: 7,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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!
  • lkeigwin
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    Remarkable man not soon forgotten.
    Lance.

    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • Inspired70
    Inspired70 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.

  • Staircoins
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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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  • fcloud
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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

  • messydesk
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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
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • breakdown
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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.

  • Coinstartled
    Coinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.

  • WoodenJefferson
    WoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
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    RIP Mr. Newman

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  • drddm
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    The numismatic world has lost a true legend.
    RIP Mr. Newman

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