Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2024 Professional Numismatist Program
Throughout their legendary 90+ year history in numismatics, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has had an unparalleled team of experts at the core of their business. Their current list of professionals is world renown in all areas of numismatics, a staff that is among the best in the field. To continue this legacy, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce its 2024 Professional Numismatist Program scheduled to be held from July 15-19, 2024.
The Stack’s Bowers Professional Numismatist Program is the perfect opportunity to make your hobby your profession.
The program’s mission statement: To provide practical tools and build professional connections for the next generation of young adult numismatists. The lead instructor will be Devin Hipp, joined by industry leaders Greg Roberts, Jason Carter, Matt Orsini, John Pack, Rick Ponterio, Kyle Ponterio, Peter Treglia, and Aris Maragoudakis to name just a few. Covered topics will include advanced coin grading, wholesale trading and valuation, bullion trading, cataloging, introduction to world numismatics, and auctioneering.
“Our inaugural Professional Numismatist Program was a special moment for us here at Stack’s Bowers Galleries. The selected students were some of the finest talents in their age group, and the opportunity for us to interact with them in an educational setting further motivates our commitment to numismatic education and career development for aspiring young professionals. We are delighted to be offering this program again in 2024, and we look forward to hearing from this year’s group of applicants” noted Devin Hipp.
Grading and valuation of coins are some of the basic skills that will be teached in the course.
The Professional Numismatist Program will be fully funded by Stack’s Bowers Galleries, with all expenses – travel, lodging, food, beverages, and entertainment – provided by the firm upon acceptance to the program. The program will take place in Griffin Studios, located in their worldwide headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, allowing students to enjoy the best that Southern California has to offer with its diverse recreational environment. For exceptional students, paid positions and internships may be available immediately.
If you have ever considered making your hobby your profession, here is the perfect opportunity to observe and acquire the skills necessary to be successful in this exciting field. Applications are due by May 1, 2024.
