The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 54, December 25, 2005, Article 5

ANS HONORS Q. DAVID BOWERS

>From the press release: "The American Numismatic Society -
an organization that has been dedicated since 1858 to promoting
the study of coins, medals, and other numismatic materials,
and the preservation and dissemination of information related
to this subject matter-will honor Q. David Bowers for his
unique contributions in numismatic scholarship and in promoting
coin collecting to a broad and growing audience. The Trustees
of the Society, decided to present this special award, in
recognition of the work that Mr. Bowers' has done in the
course of his more than 50 years in numismatics, at the
Society's annual Gala Dinner, to be held January 12, 2006
New York City.

The gala, which will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
in New York City during the week when the spectacular New York
International Numismatic Convention brings into the city many
notable coin collectors and dealers from across the nation
and abroad. The event includes a reception, dinner and dancing,
and an auction of collectible items. The highlight of the event
will be the presentation of the special award to Mr. Bowers,
whose authorship of over 40 books and literally thousands of
articles on the history and collecting of coins, has served
to increase awareness among the general public of numismatics,
and to promote the greater understanding of the historical,
social and economic contexts in which coinage in America has
evolved. Major co-sponsors for the Gala Dinner are Whitman
Publishing and American Numismatic Rarities, firms that have
had close working relationships with Mr. Bowers during the
course of his long career.

Between 300 to 400 members and supporters the ANS are expected
to attend the event, which is an important source of income
that helps the Society to carry out its mission. ANS Director
Dr. Ute Wartenberg Kagan stated, "We are deeply grateful for
the support of our dinner co-sponsors. Along with all the
numerous friends of the ANS--such as Bowers and Merena Auctions
and Stack's Coins who are acting as reception and auction
sponsors--and the firms and individuals who are donating various
goods and services, or serving as program sponsors, they are
essential to the success of this event."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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