During the past 150 years, the American Numismatic Society has been a leader in the publication of art medals in the United States. Generally employing the finest medalists available, the Society has set an example few can match. In addition, with the exception of the United States Mint, U.S. entity can boast so long and distinguished a contribution in this area. Founded in 1858, the American Numismatic and Archaeological Society, as it was kwn from 1864-1907, believed the issuance of medals to be a part of its mission from the earliest years of its existence. Author Scott H. Miller includes 60 medals issued by the ANS between 1865 and 2014 along with two COAC medals and the 1910 Actors'Fund Medal, all accompanied by color photographs. Many entries are supplemented by artist's sketches and archival photographs as well as the stories behind each issue. Four Appendixes include recipients of some of these medals as well as the list of dies, hubs, galvas, and casts of ANS medals in the ANS's own collection.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
American Numismatic Society,U.S.
ISBN-10
0897223357
ISBN-13
9780897223355
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209320787
Product Key Features
Author
Scott Miller
Language
English
Subject
Antiques & Collectables
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
NY
Content Note
65
Author Biography
Scott Miller was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He is a fellow of the American Numismatic Society and has presented papers at two Coinage of the Americas Conferences. He has also written articles on medallic topics for a number of other publications, including the American Journal of Numismatics, The Kent Collector and MCA Advisory. He currently resides on the mainland with his wife and son.
