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Newman, Eric Pfeiffer was born on May 25, 1911 in St. Louis. Son of Samuel Elijah and Rose (Pfeiffer) Newman.
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By Eric P. Newman and Kenneth Bressett. The Tribute Edition includes a faithful reproduction of the original printing of The Fantastic 1804 Dollar. Added to this groundbreaking work are 64 pages in full color, expanding the subject with research from "The Fantastic 1804 Dollar: 25th Anniversary Follow-Up" (also by Newman and Bressett), along with more recent research by Q. David Bowers and other famous numismatists, and an updated registry of known examples. Beautiful full-page plates and colorful illustrations enliven this new section. The 1804 dollar continues to make headlines today, as it has for decades. This commemorative book will be eagerly sought by collectors. 208 Pages (including 64 in color), Premium Hardcover, 6"x9". Limited to 250 copies in print.
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Newman, Eric Pfeiffer was born on May 25, 1911 in St. Louis. Son of Samuel Elijah and Rose (Pfeiffer) Newman.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1932. Juris Doctor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1935. Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), University Missouri, 1980.
He has written "works about early American coins and paper money considered the standards on their subjects" as well as hundreds of articles He has amassed one of the finest private collections of American coins and currency, and is the only living person to have owned all five 1913 Liberty Head nickels. Newman sold his coins over five auctions in 2013–2014 for almost $55 million.
Newman earned a bachelor of science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in 1932 and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in Saint Louis in 1935.
Three years later, Newman became vice president of the Missouri Numismatic Society. In 1939, Newman was appointed Secretery-Treasurer of the Central States Numismatics Society.
He then practiced law until 1943. The following year, he was hired by Edison Brothers Stores, rising to executive vice president in 1968, before retiring in 1987.
While attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Newman became slightly acquainted with East. H. R. Green, himself a coin collector.
Newman and other students were given the use of Green"s private radio station at Round Hill, Massachusetts, to follow Rear Admiral Richard East. Byrd"s first Antarctic expedition (1928-1930). After Green died in 1936, Newman raised $600 from his family and purchased some currency notes from the estate. After he told Burdette Johnson about it, Johnson put up the money to buy most of Green"s collection, including the only five known 1913 Liberty Head nickels.
Newman"s favorite coin, however, is a unique 1792 pattern in gold which he believes was owned by George Washington.
Newman married Evelyn in 1939. The couple celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2014.
They have two children, Linda North. Schapiro and Andrew East. Newman. In 2003, the Newmans donated two million dollars to Washington University in Saint Louis to establish the Newman Money Museum on its campus.
lieutenant opened in 2006 and displays part of Newman"s collection on a rotating basis.
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President Community School, 1952-1953, Mark Twain Summer Institute, 1963-1967. Treasurer Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Association, 1970-1977. Chairman United States Assay Commission, 1967.
Chairman coins and medals panel American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1972-1974. Trustee Harry Edison Foundation, since 1959, president, since 1988. President Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (operator Mercantile Money Museum, St. Louis), since 1959.
Member American Numismatic Society (council (director) since 1963), American Numism. Association (16 Heath Literature awards), American Antiquarian Society Clubs: Explorers.
Married Evelyn Edison, November 29, 1939. Children: Linda Newman Schapiro, Andrew Edison.