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George P. French
George P. French was a founding member and first president of the Rochester Numismatic Association. He was born in 1865 and died November 25, 1932, in Rochester, New York of pneumonia. French graduated from Columbia Medical College in 1888, interned at St. Mary's Hospital, and went into private practice. He was a founding member of the Rochester Numismatic Association and its first president. The association issued a medal celebrating its first anniversary. This medal also honored French with his portrait on its obverse. An avid numismatist, French was best known to the numismatic community for his collection of large Cent (currency), cents formed by him over a period of forty years. This collection included practically all the known die varieties of large cents and consisted of 832 pieces, nearly every one of which was in uncirculated condition. He had exhibited this collection at several American Numismatic Association conventions, and it was perhaps the foremost of its kind for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rochester Numismatic Association
The Rochester Numismatic Association (RNA) is a not-for-profit organization with an educational mission. The RNA was organized in 1912 by a group of local collectors to attract the American Numismatic Association's annual convention to Rochester, New York, USA. They met with success as the ANA did hold their convention in Rochester. The RNA has met continuously since 1912. Only one local coin club, the Boston Numismatic Society, founded in 1860, has a longer record of continuous meetings. The RNA is located in Rochester, New York with a very active regional membership. Many members have retained their membership after leaving the area. Now, the RNA boasts a membership that reaches across the continental US. Each fall the RNA holds a regional coin show at the Rochester Museum and Science Center which attracts dealers and attendees from around Western New York. History The RNA was formed in January 1912 by Dr. George P. French with 32 charter members. The first meeting attr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
