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UMASS LOWELL DAVID MENCHELL COIN DONATION EVENTThe University of Massachusetts Lowell campus held an event on April 24, 2026 to thank David Menchell for his contributions to the university, including many coins and artifacts. -Editor In spring 2025, the UMass Lowell History Department received a donation of thirty-eight ancient Hellenistic and Roman coins from David Menchell, a notable coin collector and philanthropist. On Friday, April 24, he visited UMass Lowell, and Professor Jane Sancinito organized an event to honor him. After Professor Sancinito spoke about the history and pedagogical importance of the collection, five of her students gave brief presentations about the iconography (both front and back) of coins they had studied. Gabriela Manduca Oliviera discussed a coin depicting Mercury and a ship's prow; Lauren Torpey, Janus and a ship's prow; Owen Schultz, Emperor Vespasian and Victory; Gabriela Mejia, Emperor Commodus and Providentia; and Anthony Avoglia, Emperor Gordian III and Pietas. The coin collection was on display for the event, during which refreshments were served. Here are several photos of the event. -Editor 
Jane Sancinito 
Gabriela Manduca Oliviera 
Lauren Torpey 
Owen Schultz 
Gabriela Mejia 
Anthony Avoglia 
David Menchell adds: "It's great to see students involved and enthusiastic about history based on their working with coins. In addition to this event, I was given a tour of the campus and saw some interesting artwork on display, including a sculpture by Mico Kaufman honoring the French composer Claude Debussy. Kaufman was a resident of Lowell; his papers are archived at the school." What a nice event for a great donation (and donor)! -Editor
Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: Subscribe All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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