ROBERT A. SCHUMAN, M.D. (1945–2026)

Robert A. Schuman, M.D. (1945–2026)

Longtime numismatist and numismatic bibliophile Bob Schuman died on January 19, 2026. Bob was a serious collector of numismatic literature for about as long as he was a serious collector of coins, going back to his employment with Thomas Warfield of Mason-Dixon Coin Exchange in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His early years in the hobby focused on U.S. large cents, and he was an active member of Early American Coppers since the 1970s. In later years, he developed a strong interest in Hard Times Tokens, and he formed an outstanding collection of these pieces. His numismatic library focused on American books and catalogues, and he prized originality and condition at a time when these were largely considered secondary concerns. In 2010, his book "The True Hard Times Tokens" was published by M&G, with Chris McCawley serving as editor.

His obituary can be seen at the link below. A fuller, more numismatic, treatment will follow.

To read the complete article, see:
Robert Schuman M.D. May 20, 1945 — January 19, 2026 (https://www.jenningscalvey.com/obituaries/robert-schuman)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
BOOK REVIEW: THE TRUE HARD TIMES TOKENS BY ROBERT SCHUMAN (https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v14n05a08.html)

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