2022 Numismatic Literary Guild Award Winners

1. Best Specialized Books

United States or Related Coins
A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins – Q. David Bowers

Ancient and Medieval Coins
Bible Lore and the Eternal Flame: A Numismatic, Historical & Archaeological Trip Through Biblical Times – Kenneth Bressett

World Coins
Siege Coins of the World 1453–1902 – Lawrence C. Korchnak, PhD

Paper Money
No entry

Tokens & Medals
Numismatic Commemorations of the 200th Birthday of George Washington in 1932 – Sydney F. Martin

Numismatic Investment or Marketplace
Type II Double Eagles – 1866 to 1876 – Dr. Mike Fuljenz

Numismatic History or Personalities
Fads, Fakes & Foibles – Roger W. Burdette


2. Book of the Year

The Identification and Classification of Connecticut Coppers 1785–1788
Randall P. Clark


3. Numismatic Feature Articles

United States Coins – Early
“The Coins Made ‘for the Islands and Mainland of America’ by the French West India Company 1670” – Jérôme Jambu – Journal of Early American Numismatics

United States Coins – Modern
“Saint‑Gaudens’ Model: From Victory to the Glimmering Gold $20, Hettie Anderson Inspired Many” – Robert R. Van Ryzin – Numismatic News

Ancient and Medieval Coins
“Coins and the Colosseum: How Coinage Illuminates the Greatest Amphitheater” – Nathan T. Elkins – ANS Magazine

World Coins
“The Origins and Context of the First Coinage for Liberia” – Bill Dalzell – American Journal of Numismatics

Paper Money
“North Carolina’s First Currency Printer” – David E. Schenkman – The Numismatist

Tokens & Medals
“Company Stores and Scrip in America” – David E. Schenkman – The Numismatist

Numismatic Investment or Marketplace
“Big Lessons in Small Coins: Numismatics Changed After the Pandemic” – Joshua McMorrow‑Hernandez – COINage

Numismatic History or Personalities
“The Crane Ring of Rupert, Vermont: A Family of Counterfeiters at Reuben Harmon’s Mint” – Julia Casey – Journal of Early American Numismatics


4. Numismatic Columns

United States Coins – Early
“Introduction by the Editor” – Harry Salyards – Penny‑Wise

United States Coins – Modern
“USA Coin Album” – David W. Lange – The Numismatist

Ancient or Medieval Coins
“NGC Ancients” – NGC eNews

World Coins
“Counterfeit Detection” – NGC eNews

Paper Money
“Uncoupled: Paper Money’s Odd Couple” – Fred Schwan & Joseph E. Boling – Paper Money

Tokens & Medals
“Tokens & Medals” – David E. Schenkman – The Numismatist

Numismatic Investment or Marketplace
“Weekly Market Report” – Jim Bisognani – NGC eNews

Numismatic History or Personalities
“Past Times with Coins: The Story of ‘Ye Old Mint’” – Robert R. Van Ryzin – Numismatic News


5. Periodicals

Best Investment Newsletter
The Rosen Numismatic Advisory – Maurice Rosen, Editor

Best Professional Periodical
Coin World – William T. Gibbs, Managing Editor

Best Club or Not‑for‑Profit Periodical – Large Circulation
The Numismatist – Caleb Noel, Editor‑in‑Chief

Best Club or Not‑for‑Profit Periodical – Small Circulation
Paper Money – Benny Bolin, Editor


6. Websites

Best Online News Website
No entry

Best Dealer or Industry Website
Coins.HA.com – Heritage Auctions

Best Non‑Trade Website
Numismatics.org – American Numismatic Society

Best Numismatic Social Media Platform or Forum
facebook.com/AmericanNumismaticSociety – ANS

Best Blog
numismatics.org/pocketchange – American Numismatic Society


7. Auction or Fixed‑Price Catalogs

Best U.S. Coin Auction Catalog
The August 2021 ANA Rarities Night – Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Best World Coin Auction Catalog
Triton XXV – Classical Numismatic Group

Best Paper Money Auction Catalog
The Mike Coltrane Collection, Part 2 – Heritage Auctions

Best Book or Exonumia Auction Catalog
The E Pluribus Unum Collection, Part 3 – Stack’s Bowers Galleries


8. Audio‑Visual

Audio
Coin World Podcast – Jeff Starck & Larry Jewett

Video
A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at the Hansen Collection – Lianna Spurrier – Newman Numismatic Portal

Still Photography
1907 $20 HR Saint‑Gaudens Flat Rim MS67 – Jack McNamara – Rare Collectibles TV

Software or App
HA.com/Live – Heritage Auctions


9. Special Awards

Lee Martin Founder’s Award – Best All‑Around Portfolio
Greg Reynolds

The Ribbit
John Kraljevich

The Clemy
John Dannreuther