Congratulations, Julian!

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Halfsense
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A frequent contributor in this forum -- and an all-around good guy -- will be receiving a prestigious honor from the American Numismatic Association at the upcoming convention in Los Angeles. PNG member-dealer Julian Leidman of Maryland has been named winner of the first ANA Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award. Way-ta-go, Julian! Congratulations!

-donn-
Member, Julian Leidman International Fan Club Nevada Chapter
"If it happens in numismatics, it's news to me....
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  • Longacre
    Longacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
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    Congrats, Julian!!!

    Sincerely,

    Longacre
    Member, Julian Leidman International Fan Club
    Connecticut Chapter
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • FredWeinberg
    FredWeinberg Posts: 6,039 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations Julian -

    An excellent selection, especially for the
    first annual awarding of this honor !!

    A perfect choice for a perfect gentleman and
    numismatist.....

    Fred
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • RYK
    RYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats, Julian.

    The winner of the award gets to host all of the children and grandchildren of forum members at their local Chuck E. Cheese. Julian, please PM me when you plan to be in town to take my kids for the afternoon. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • TwoSides2aCoin
    TwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Long overdue for him.
    Kudos to the ANA for moving forward with the toughest crowd on earth (the collectors), and possibly one the most gentlemanly dealers. (we've a few where I live, too)

    Joe

    Member, Julian Liedman International Fan Club
    Nebraska Chapter

  • LeeG
    LeeG Posts: 12,162 ✭
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    Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!


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  • Billet7
    Billet7 Posts: 4,923 ✭✭✭
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    A great honor, congrats.
  • KentuckyJ
    KentuckyJ Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭
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    I know you only be reputation and online video ... first class all the way! Congrats! imageimageimage
  • curly
    curly Posts: 2,880 ✭
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    One of the good guys. Congratulations Julian. You deserve it. I know you don't remember, but I first met you at the Dayton Convention Center back in the 70s. I didn't know it then but I was talking to one of the future stars of numismatics.
    Every man is a self made man.
  • notlogical
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    Congrats Mr. Leidman! image


    I guess I picked a great month to use your "How I Started" story. image
    What Mr. Spock would say about numismatics...
    image... "Fascinating, but not logical"

    "Live long and prosper"

    My "How I Started" columns
  • Cameonut
    Cameonut Posts: 7,435 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Bravo! Congratulations Julian!

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

    My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!

  • Tootawl
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    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • blu62vette
    blu62vette Posts: 11,972 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Excellent!!
    http://www.bluccphotos.com" target="new">BluCC Photos Shows for onsite imaging: Nov Baltimore, FUN, Long Beach http://www.facebook.com/bluccphotos" target="new">BluCC on Facebook
  • CaptHenway
    CaptHenway Posts: 34,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well played, Sir! Well played!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Capt. Henway
    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.
  • DennisH
    DennisH Posts: 14,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A very deserved honor. Congratulations Julian!
    When in doubt, don't.
  • littlebear
    littlebear Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations Julian!

    Larry





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  • wikyva
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    image I also know Julian to be a class act! Congrats!
  • IGWT
    IGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
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    A description of the award from an ANA Press Release:

    "To be presented annually, the [Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year] [A]ward honors a professional numismatist who shows uncommon dedication to strengthening the hobby and the ANA, and displays exemplary ethical standards as a numismatic dealer. The award was formally established by a unanimous vote of the ANA Board of Governors on Feb. 18[, 2009].

    Funds for the award were raised by 23 prominent numismatists in honor of Harry J. Forman, a Philadelphia coin dealer, author and ANA Life Member who died in March 2008. Together with partner Ruth Bauer, he ran the firm of Forman and Bauer, Inc., a respected mail-order coin business. Forman was active in increasing ANA membership and encouraging donations to the Money Museum, and became the Association’s first 'grand patron' in 1982. He received the ANA’s Glenn Smedley Memorial Award in 1998, the Numismatist of the Year Award in 2000 and the Association’s highest honor, the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award, in 2001.

    The following are the criteria for Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award nominees:

    * An ANA member in good standing
    * A full-time dealer for a minimum of 20 years
    * A firm commitment to the betterment of the numismatic hobby and ANA, including educational presentations, support for ANA initiatives, articles, etc.
    * A commitment to assist in future selection of all Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award honorees for 5 years."

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  • jom
    jom Posts: 3,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrads, Julian!!!

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    jom
  • intence
    intence Posts: 1,255 ✭
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    awesome congrats!
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  • richardshipp
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  • greghansen
    greghansen Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭
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    image Atta boy Julian!

    Greg Hansen, Melbourne, FL Click here for any current EBAY auctions Multiple "Circle of Trust" transactions over 14 years on forum

  • jsf
    jsf Posts: 1,889
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    This is great! Congratulations, Julian.


    I really needed this kind of info today. I've had two, very recent disappointments with prominent dealers, re: Walkers.

    This info really helped.

    Good going.
  • DorkGirl
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    Becky
  • AOEDAD
    AOEDAD Posts: 107 ✭
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    Congratulations !

    and thanks for the good advise at the Schaumburg Show .. tj
    "Authority on Exonumia" - DAD

    "many contacts among the Lumberjacks "

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    Set #1 Major Expositions
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    So-called $50 Slug Facsimiles
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  • RBB617
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    Well done and well deserved. Congratulations Julian.
  • RWB
    RWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
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    Well done!!!! Very appropriate honor!!

    RWB
  • YaHa
    YaHa Posts: 4,220 ✭
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    Way to go.. Julian is well earnest of this honor... I would give him a "YOU SUCk" but at his age, I will say, well done "POPS". George.. Yaha
  • Julian
    Julian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
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    Many thanx for your kind thoughts. I really appreciate it!!!
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

    eBaystore
  • messydesk
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    Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Congrats, Julian, and I'll see you in LA!
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • SanctionII
    SanctionII Posts: 13,184 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations Julian.
  • dorancoins
    dorancoins Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭
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    Congrats Julian! imageimage

    Michael
    Member, Julian Liedman International Fan Club
    Illinois & Indiana Chapter image
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  • Tassa
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    Congratulations, Julian. image
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  • JMW
    JMW Posts: 497 ✭
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    I met Julian a couple of times and can say without question he is the tpye of guy that will always steer you straight. First Class image
  • denga
    denga Posts: 922 ✭✭✭
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    Will not be in LA so I get to congratulate you here !

    Denga
  • astrorat
    astrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A well-deserved honor indeed.

    Lane
    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • NumisOxide
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    Big Congrats Julian! image
  • MikeInFL
    MikeInFL Posts: 10,192 ✭✭✭✭
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    Bravo!
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • coindeuce
    coindeuce Posts: 13,526 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Would you expect any less of a fellow Upstate New York native? imageJulian

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
    http://www.american-legacy-coins.com

  • shorecoll
    shorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations and props from a "homey"!

    Charter Member, Julian Liedman International Fan Club
    Maryland Chapter image
    ANA-LM, NBS, EAC
  • PawPaul
    PawPaul Posts: 5,845 ✭
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    One of the very , very best people on earth !
  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,255 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations Julian!

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    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • MidLifeCrisis
    MidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well deserved. Congratulations Julian.
  • bidask
    bidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations Julian!! image
    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very cool and well deserved! image
    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • fcloud
    fcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats!
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    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • Coinosaurus
    Coinosaurus Posts: 9,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good stuff. Hadn't heard of this award until now. Two great guys.
    Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org
  • cupronik
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    Congratulations, Julian! It's great for you to get some well-earned acknowledgement for your genuine efforts.
  • oreville
    oreville Posts: 12,399 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Julian always has some of the coolest stuff in his showcases!

    He always has a smile and is always pleasant. Julian is a genuinely likeable fellow.

    Some of my best transactions are with collectors who previously bought from Julian and believe me, Julian knows quality and had some of the best of the old NGC slabbed collection that was to die for. Had Julian known I was looking for these coins and had I known Julian had this coins, i would have bought them from him in a heartbeat.

    But unfortunately, I seem to shy away from giving dealers a want list. But that is sometimes to my own detriment,

    Congrats again!





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  • cwt
    cwt Posts: 293 ✭✭✭
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    Good guys don't always finish first -- but in this case one of them did. Congratulations, Julian!
  • HoledandCreative
    HoledandCreative Posts: 2,890 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations, Julian. Harry Forman, too, was one of the good guys. He would have been proud.

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