For over half a century, The American Numismatic Society, a scholarly organization and museum of coins, money, and economic history, has offered select graduate students and junior faculty the opportunity to work hands-on with its preeminent numismatic collections. With over three-quarters of a million objects, the collection is particularly strong in Greek, Roman, Islamic, Far Eastern, and US and Colonial coinages, as well as Medallic Art. Located in New York City’s SoHo district, the Society also houses the world’s most complete numismatic library. The rigorous eight-week course, taught by ANS staff and guest lecturers introduces students to the methods, theories, and history of the discipline. In addition to the lecture program, students will select a numismatic research topic and, utilizing ANS resources, complete a paper while in residence. The Seminar is intended to provide students of History, Art History, Textual Studies, Archeology, and Digital Humanities, who have little or no numismatic background, with a working knowledge of a body of evidence that is often overlooked and poorly understood. In 2022, the Planchet began an annual tradition of meeting with the summer cohort to learn more about their individual backgrounds and interests, how they discovered the Seminar, and their projects. Host Andrew Reinhard had the privilege to speak in person with the eight participants and their visiting faculty adviser. Total Time: 54:44Music: “Rhapsody for Lower Manhattan” by Andrew Reinhard The Planchet is available wherever you get your podcasts or listen below: Disclaimer: The ANS is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the ANS. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by ANS employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the ANS or any of its officials.
