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Len Augsburger and Joel Orosz Selected As 2020 Numismatic Literary Guild Clemy Winners August 18, 2020 — Respected researchers and award-winning numismatic authors Len Augsburger and Joel Orosz have received yet another prestigious award. They have been selected as the joint 2020 recipients of The Clemy, the highest honor given by the Numismatic Literary…

NUMISMATIC LITERARY GUILD 2018 AWARD WINNERS The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG), a nonprofit organization composed of editors, authors, writers, bloggers and content producers who cover news and feature stories about all forms of money, medals and tokens as collectibles, presented its annual awards for 2018 on Thursday, August 16, in Philadelphia. This year marked…

BOOK OF THE YEARThe work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics1792: Birth of a Nation’s Coinage, by Pete Smith, Joel Orosz and Leonard Augsburger BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins (tie): The $2½ and $5 Gold Indians of Bela Lyon Pratt, by Allan Schein, and Bust Dime Variety Identification Guide, by Winston Zack, Louis…

2016 ANNUAL NLG WRITERS’ AWARDS THE COIN DEALER NEWSLETTER EDUCATIONAL AWARDEric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Newman Numismatic PortalLen Augsburger, Wayne Homren and Chris Freeland BOOK OF THE YEARThe work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Truth Seeker: The Life of Eric P. Newman, by Leonard Augsburger, Roger W. Burdette and Joel Orosz BEST…

2015 ANNUAL NLG WRITERS’ AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEARThe work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics – 3‑way tie:Benjamin Franklin in Terra Cotta, by Richard MargolisGrading Guide for Early American Copper Coins, by William R. Eckberg, Robert L. Fagaly, Dennis E. Fuoss and Raymond J. Williams (Early American Coppers)Type Three Double Eagles 1877–1907,…

2014 ANNUAL NLG WRITERS’ AWARDS BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money, by Q. David Bowers BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: New Jersey State Coppers, by Roger S. Siboni, John L. Howes and A. Buell IshWorld Coins: The Island Standard, by…

BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:(Tie) The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars 1794–1804, by Q. David Bowers, and From Mine to Mint, by Roger W. Burdette BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: United States Pattern & Experimental Pieces of WW‑II, by Roger W. BurdetteWorld Coins:…

BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States, by Anthony J. Swiatek BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKU.S. Coins: American Numismatist, by Paul HollisWorld Coins: A Guide Book of Canadian Coins and Tokens, 1st Edition, by James A. HaxbyU.S. Paper Money: History…

BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint, by Joel J. Orosz and Leonard D. Augsburger BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKU.S. Coins: The Silver Coins of Massachusetts, by Christopher J. SalmonWorld Coins: Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501–Present, 3rd Edition, by Douglas…

BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money, by Q. David Bowers BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: The Washington Pattern Coinage of Peter Getz, by George FuldWorld Coins: Curious Currency, by Robert D. Leonard Jr.U.S. Paper Money: The Paper Republic, by James…