Eric P. Newman (1911–2017) was one of the most influential numismatists in American history, renowned for his groundbreaking research, scholarship, and legendary collections. A lifelong collector and researcher, Newman made significant contributions to the study of early American coins, colonial currency, and paper money. He authored numerous important works, including The Early Paper Money of America, and was widely respected for his meticulous approach to numismatic research. Newman was also a generous philanthropist, donating his vast collections and funding educational initiatives through the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. His legacy continues to shape modern numismatics through his research, publications, and enduring commitment to advancing the hobby.
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B Harvey Richer
Harvey Richer is professor emeritus of astronomy and physics at the University of British Columbia. He has authored more than 175 peer-reviewed papers, including work published in Nature and Science, and is a leading user of the Hubble Space Telescope, with research continuing on the James Webb Space Telescope. A recipient of the 2014 Carlyle S. Beals Award, he is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. A lifelong coin collector since childhood, Harvey continues to share his passion for numismatics with his family.
Scott Schechter
Scott Schechter has been involved in numismatics since childhood, inspired by his father’s collecting. As a teenager, he attended conventions nationwide and developed a lasting interest in U.S. commemorative coins. While in high school, he interned at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, working with the National Numismatic Collection, and later cataloged ancient coins at Harvard’s Semitic Museum. After graduating from Harvard in 2000, he became a U.S. coin dealer before joining Numismatic Guaranty Corporation in 2005. He now serves as Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer and has lectured and written extensively on coin grading and certification.
Ron Guth
Ron Guth is a recognized authority on United States and German coins and a licensed Certified Public Accountant with nearly 40 years of professional experience as a collector, dealer, researcher, and writer. His award-winning books and articles have earned honors from the American Numismatic Association, Numismatic Literary Guild, and Professional Numismatists Guild, including ANA Numismatist of the Year and the ANA President’s Award. He founded CoinFacts in 1999 (now PCGS CoinFacts) and leads the PCGS CoinFacts division at Collectors Universe. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Maggie.
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Tom Bilotta
Tom Bilotta developed an interest in numismatics in childhood, encouraged by his father, Domenic, a lifelong collector. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from MIT in 1973 and built a successful career in engineering, management, and software development. In 1994, with the support of his wife Marie, he founded Carlisle Development Corporation, now a leading publisher of numismatic inventory and educational software. His work has earned awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild and industry publications, and he has advised countless collectors and heirs on managing and preserving coin collections.
