The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 1, January 5, 2003, Article 6

CRITIQUING "NUMISMATIST"

  Greg Heim writes: "I just received my copy of the January
  2003 "Numismatist."  Here are my observations:

  1)  The dropping of the article "The" was unnecessary.
  2)  The lack of presence of columns from Dave Bowers and
        Ken Bressett is a mistake unless these gentlemen chose
        to discontinue writing for the publication.
  3)  Despite the first two items, I agree that the previous issues
       of "The Numismatist" were not suited for the average ANA
       member.  I heard this complaint from members of my own
       local coin club, who are very intelligent and advanced
       collectors who told me that the articles were too specialized
       or erudite for their liking.  If this group of serious collectors
       says this, than what was the rest of the ANA membership
       saying?

      The ANA made a good decision in "lightening" the format
      as "Numismatist" is the primary benefit to the majority of
      ANA Members.  Granted it does not bode well for members
      of specialty clubs, but we can turn elsewhere for the
      advanced scholarship we crave.  With that said, it is important
      for us to make our opinions known to Barbara Gregory that
      an occasional article "from the days of old" be printed so
      the publication preserves its rich tradition and integrity."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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