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David Schenkman

David E. Schenkman (born September 27, 1939) is an American numismatist and author, specializing in tokens and medals.

David Schenkman
Schenkman at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money
Born (1939-09-27) September 27, 1939 (age 84)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Numismatist, author
Years active1949-present

Early life edit

Schenkman was born in New York City and served in the United States Navy.[1]

Career edit

Schenkman began collecting coins in 1949, and began his interest in tokens and medals in 1960. From 1975 to 1980 he was editor of the Copperhead Courier, edited "A Survey of American Trade Tokens" in 1975. He authored “World of Exonumia” in Coin World between 1985 and 1988 and “Token Topics” to Numismatic News. He currently writes the "Tokens and Medals" column for The Numismatist.[2] Schenkman has received more than seventy literary awards, including seven Heath Literary Awards. Over his career he has written ten books.[3]

Schenkman served as President of both the Token and Medal Society and the Civil War Token Society, and has spent 18 years as an instructor at the American Numismatic Association's Summer Seminar.[3]

Awards and Honors edit

In 2013, Schenkman received the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award from the American Numismatic Association.[4] He has been inducted into the Civil War Token Society Hall of Fame (2004)[5] and the American Numismatic Association Hall of Fame (2015).

Personal life edit

Schenkman is married Joanne Crowley.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ Orzano, Michele. "David Schenkman to receive Zerbe Award". coinworld.com. Amos Media Company. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  2. ^ "David E. Schenkman". wustl.edu. EPNNES & Washington University in St. Louis. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b "SUBSCRIBER PROFILE: DAVID SCHENKMAN". coinbooks.org. The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS). Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Schenkman receives ANA Zerbe Award". numismaticnews.com. Active Interest Media. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  5. ^ "CWTS Hall of Fame". cwtsociety.com. The Civil War Token Society. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  6. ^ "James M. Crowley". hollenbeckcahill.com. HOLLENBECK-CAHILL FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Retrieved 15 December 2023.


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