I'm no Yankee Doodle Dandy myself, but Happy Birthday to all those who are.
Pete Smith submitted this list of numismatists born on the Fourth of July. Thanks!
-Editor
These people, associated with numismatics, were born on the Fourth of July.
William Cutler Atwater was born on July 4, 1861. He was in the coal business. His collection included
some choice rarities like a Brasher Doubloon and the Stickney 1804 dollar.
Shawn Duthie was born on July 4, 1964. He was named ANA Young Numismatist of the Year in 1982.
George Nicholas Eckert was born on July 4, 1802. He served as Director of the Mint 1851 to 1853.
Roland W. Finner Rollie was born on July 4, 1934. He was the voice of public announcements at the
message center for Central States and ANA shows.
Frank Van Zandt was born on July 4, 1949. He served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Numismatic
Bibliomania Society.
Are there others who should be included on this list?
We'll wrap up this section with a holiday greeting sent out by Robert Hoge.
Happy Holiday to those of us in the U.S.A. And how about a Quick Quiz: which U.S. President(s) were born on the 4th of July? Which one(s) died on the 4th of July?
-Editor
Wayne Homren, Editor
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