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If you like colonial coins and large copper cents, the ANS has everything. If you want know all about American gold coins, go to the Smithsonian.

ANS was founded in New York City in 1858, but suddenly disappeared even after many successful meetings. On 23rd January, 1864, a meeting of the ANS was held which was attended by Mortimer S. Brown, Isaac J. Greenwood, Edward Groh, Frank H. Norton, James Oliver, and Dr. Perine. On 11th March, the name of the group was changed to the American Numismatic and Archaeological Society.

April 27, 1865, the ANS created a 3-inch medal depicting recently martyred President Lincoln. Today such medals are rare and highly prized.

The motto of the ANS is “Parva Ne Pareant,” which means “Let not the little things perish,” the “little things” being coins.

Slowly but steadily the ANS became a powerful medium for coin lovers and collectors to meet and discuss about their collections and various auctions.