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HAPPY 104TH BIRTHDAY, ERIC NEWMAN!
Tomorrow is the birthday of America's leading numismatic scholar, Eric P. Newman of St. Louis, MO. He's 104 years young! -Editor
 
On the Yahoo Colonial Coins group, Phil Mossman writes: For those C4ers who may not know him, Eric is the most extraordinary person I’ve ever met in our field – so obliging and capable of sharing his unparalleled knowledge, expertise, and personal resources for the advancement of numismatics. I first met him in 1986 when, after the publication of my CNL 74, he phoned me to introduce himself and offer his assistance in my fledgling research career. And he certainly did that and has continued to do so over all these years! I’m sure there are many other people and organizations who can repeat the same story! Happy Birthday Eric! Joel Orosz writes: If the ANS still had a pediment, Eric Newman's name would be the second American scholar to have his name carved into it--and he's still researching and writing! Happy 104th to a numismatist nonpareil!
The American Numismatic Society's former headquarters building had the names of many numismatic scholars carved into the pediment
around the roof of the building. The American is Sylvester S. Crosby, author of The Early Coins of America. -Editor
Eric's son Andy Newman writes: It's on Memorial Day this year so he's enthusiastic about our going to a big Memorial Day buffet at a club here. Mucho cake and ice cream.
I can’t think of better words than those I used last year on Eric's 103rd: Eric is the most gracious and genuine person I've ever
met in numismatics, or anywhere else, for that matter. His interest is keen, his knowledge is deep, and his passion is evident to all. Of
all the numismatists I've known, I'm proudest to have made Eric's acquaintance - he's a National Treasure. Happy
Birthday, Eric! -Editor
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