The post on the Philadelphia Numismatic and Antiquarian Society was of interest to me. I have had an interest in them for a long time. I have a complete set (I think) of their proceedings from 1856-1946. As was mentioned, many famous numismatists belonged, especially in the early days. As the years went by they seemed to become more and more antiquarian and less and less numismatic. After the 1950's I did not see anything about them published in The Numismatist. I didn't think that they still existed.

Then, in the August 2012 issue of The Numismatist there was a letter to the editor from a Richard DiStepano, an ANA member, stating that the society was alive and well, and holding 3-4 meetings a year. That was quite a surprise to me. However, since that time I have not seen anything about them.

I wish a Happy New Year to all!