Back to the original topic… I’d have a nearly impossible time naming a favorite numismatist. And that would even be if I were allowed to name one who was/is a dealer as well as one who was/is a collector.
Not Max Mehl???
B. Max Mehl would certainly be on my list, but wouldn’t be an easy first choice since I never knew him.
Some Interesting bio pages from that 1987 US catalog along with a page of his interest from the world and ancient catalog.
Also only a relatively few coins in the sale belonged to Buddy Ebsen and Superior did not note which ones were his. Most belonged to other consignors. So it can be hard or impossible to pedigree his coins to him other than what can be figured out from the bio info. His name was used for promoting the entire sale which was a common practice at the time.
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That was a fun read. Thanks for sharing. It was most interesting to learn that his favorite coin was a VF Pan-Pac $50 Octagonal. Anyone know if that one was in the auction and whether its provenance today can still be traced back to Buddy?
If its provenance remains untraceable, I guess I can always share in his stated imagination and curiosity about who may have handled the coins he owned since I have a Pan-Pac $50 Octagonal that could fit the description of his coin - making it possible that the Beverly Hillbillies icon once had it in his possession.
I believe his favorite coin was the $50 Humbert slug, not the Pan Pac octagon, though he has an entire set of Pan Pac commemoratives.
Good catch, I had to back and reread the paragraph twice before I caught the nuance with both the Pan Pac $50 and the Humbert Slug $50 both being octagonal,
Ironically though I also have an octagonal Territorial Slug stashed away somewhere. Now I will have to go back and confirm if it is the same as the one Buddy prized.
If that turns out to be the case I guess I can begin imagining whether it may have passed through the hands of the actor who played Jed Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies.
Good catch, I had to back and reread the paragraph twice before I caught the nuance with both the Pan Pac $50 and the Humbert Slug $50 both being octagonal,
Ironically though I also have an octagonal Territorial Slug stashed away somewhere. Now I will have to go back and confirm if it is the same as the one Buddy prized.
If that turns out to be the case I guess I can begin imagining whether it may have passed through the hands of the actor who played Jed Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies.
I had to go back and read it again as well to be sure I read it correctly.
The Numismatist of the Year award recognizes collectors at the regional and/or national level who have demonstrated outstanding leadership within the hobby and the ANA.
The 2023 recipient is longtime collector and former Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee member Roger W. Burdette.
Burdette started collecting by filling holes in coin folders with pocket change and searching coin rolls. In the 1970s, he pioneered accurate, high-quality photography. By the 1990s, he was specializing in numismatic research and writing, which led to his discovery of several U.S. pattern pieces. A prolific author, he has published over 90 research articles, contributed to publications such as The Numismatist, Coin World, and CoinWeek, and written several books, including the three-part Renaissance of American Coinage series and A Guide Book of Peace Dollars. Burdette is a member of the Rittenhouse Society and was on Coin World’s 2021 list of the Most Influential People in Numismatics.
and my Mentor on my book project. He helps everyone who asks.
You can add to that his impressive contributions from that research which he shared to us here on this forum.
I can add: Always willing to make the time, always follows-up and shares any and all knowledge he has.
My favorite living numismatist is Tony Terranova. I have learned a lot from him and always enjoy our conversations either in person or via text and/or phone.
He lived next door to us in upstate NY and got my father interested in coins, who in turn got his son (me) interested in coins. So I am thankful to Mr Clarke, who assembled an amazing collection during his lifetime
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My favorite living numismatist is Tony Terranova. I have learned a lot from him and always enjoy our conversations either in person or via text and/or phone.
One of the sharpest coin dealers I ever met. He knew what he wanted and never batted an eye when bidding at auction, even up to the mid six-figures.
I know one numismatist in person: the guy that I meet at the coinstar a few times a month who searches boxes for forty percent halves. I think that he has over-niched and does not spread info except for how many he found and a few record hauls from the past.
So, that leaves you members as my favorites.
I would choose @habaraca the free dessert genius and his chauffeur @Pnies20.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
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A lot of great people listed. I didn’t see Tett, from Missouri Cabinet fame. A very down to earth guy. After some careful thought, Rick Snow is my favorite living dealer.
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Good catch, I had to back and reread the paragraph twice before I caught the nuance with both the Pan Pac $50 and the Humbert Slug $50 both being octagonal,
Ironically though I also have an octagonal Territorial Slug stashed away somewhere. Now I will have to go back and confirm if it is the same as the one Buddy prized.
If that turns out to be the case I guess I can begin imagining whether it may have passed through the hands of the actor who played Jed Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies.
I had to go back and read it again as well to be sure I read it correctly.
Yes, hard to really pick as there is a bit of greatness to many and not one necessarily above others despite all.
Well, just Love coins, period.
David W. Lange
Helped me on numerous projects. In Memoriam.
[https://ngccoin.com/news/article/11191/david-lange-memoriam/]
I can add: Always willing to make the time, always follows-up and shares any and all knowledge he has.
My favorite living numismatist is Tony Terranova. I have learned a lot from him and always enjoy our conversations either in person or via text and/or phone.
@ricko - RIP to probably the kindest collector ever.
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
T. James Clarke
He lived next door to us in upstate NY and got my father interested in coins, who in turn got his son (me) interested in coins. So I am thankful to Mr Clarke, who assembled an amazing collection during his lifetime
Commems and Early Type
One of the sharpest coin dealers I ever met. He knew what he wanted and never batted an eye when bidding at auction, even up to the mid six-figures.
RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Maybe that is the secret reason I never became a coin dealer. I HATE yellow mustard. James
I know one numismatist in person: the guy that I meet at the coinstar a few times a month who searches boxes for forty percent halves. I think that he has over-niched and does not spread info except for how many he found and a few record hauls from the past.
So, that leaves you members as my favorites.
It’s a tie:
The very accomplished @BustDMs
He’s telling me I’m #1 here. Such a good friend.
Hannah still showing off her winnings from a S&B auction.
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
❤️❤️❤️
Hannah is a Doll, that's an easy win over Captain Grumpy Pants @BustDMs , every day
What one finger was he holding up anyway?
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I would choose @habaraca the free dessert genius and his chauffeur @Pnies20.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Probably QDB for living numismatists. Franklin Roosevelt and Truman were coin collectors, they have Truman's at the money museum.
I dunno… he met his match at Caribbean Breeze
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
A lot of great people listed. I didn’t see Tett, from Missouri Cabinet fame. A very down to earth guy. After some careful thought, Rick Snow is my favorite living dealer.
I could only think…..dumb and dumber…..😝
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.
My mom says I’m smart.
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.