J. Hewitt Judd

J. Hewitt Judd (1899–1976) was a pioneering American numismatist and researcher best known for his groundbreaking work on U.S. pattern and experimental coinage. His seminal reference, United States Pattern Coins—widely known as the “Judd book”—became the definitive catalog for collectors and scholars, establishing the standard numbering system still in use today. Judd’s meticulous research and dedication helped bring structure and clarity to a complex area of numismatics, and his work continues to serve as an essential resource for the study and classification of pattern coins.