I was able to visit the Newman Money Museum at the Kemper Modern Art Museum on the Campus of Washington Universality in downtown St. Louis MO. I got there very late so I had to snap the photos quickly and didn't have much time to read many of the notes. Over all it was a very well put together collection with a diversity of subjects. It was closed at the time there was also a research library with a large amount of book and magazines. The Ben Franklin was kinda creepy looking. I'll try to answer any questions best I can. Full Album https://picasaweb.google.com/111258913995630332065/NewmanMoneyMuseum?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Barb N Jason: << I was able to visit the Newman Money Museum at the Kemper Modern Art Museum on the Campus of Washington Universality in downtown St. Louis MO. >> Perhaps those who visited the Newman Money Museum before 2013 were unaware that a very large portion of Eric Newman Collection was slated to be auctioned. In 2013 and 2014, auctions of Newman's coins and other numismatic items have been tremendous. I feel fortunate to have viewed lots and attended events . The Fabulous Eric P. Newman Collection, part 11: Auction Results for pre-1793 coins, patterns and tokens Newman had the all-time greatest collection of Draped Bust Quarters and some amazing Capped Bust Quarters. The Fabulous Eric Newman Collection, part 3: Draped Bust Quarters His Gem Quality Early U.S. Silver Dollars were startling Hopefully, my listings in blue are clickable links. insightful10{at}gmail.com
I feel lucky to own a few coins out of his collection. One commem, a Buff and an Australian gold piece. I was in St. Louis earlier this year and wish I would have visited the museum.
I'm proud to own a few too a real stunner capped bust half dime and seated dime a couple more seated coins and a couple morgans
jpcienkus: <<I feel lucky to own a few coins out of his collection. One commem, a Buff and an Australian gold piece.>> MaineBill: <<I feel lucky to own a few coins out of his collection. One commem, a Buff and an Australian gold piece.>> I am glad that you guys are proud. Newman is one of the giants in the history of coin collecting and he has contributed a great deal to academic aspects of numismatics. I feel fortunate to just have seen many of his coins and other numismatic items. I will remember the Newman Collection auction events for the rest of my life, as I still clearly remember the Eliasberg auctions of 1996, 1997 and 2005. Another great Newman coin, an 1818/5 quarter is currently 'in the news': http://www.coinweek.com/featured-news/spectacular-newman-jung-coin-18185-capped-bust-quarters/ insightful10{at}gmail.com
