R.W. Julian

R.W. Julian
Born (1938-12-08) December 8, 1938 (age 85)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesRobert W. Julian
Occupation(s)Numismatist, author
Years active1960-present
Known forColumnist, author

Robert W. "R.W." Julian[1] (born December 8, 1938[1]) is an American numismatist, author, and researcher.

Education and career[edit]

Julian was educated at Purdue University.[1]

Julian began his writing career in 1960. He has written for numerous numismatic publications, including Numismatic News, COINage, and Coins.[2] He has contributed over 1,300 individual articles on numismatics during his career.[3]

During his career he has written several books, including: Medals of the United States Mint, The First Century, 1792–1892; From Rus to Revolution; Russian Coins Through A Thousand Years; Medals of the U.S. Assay Commission, 1860–1977; and Russian Silver Coinage, 1796–1917.[2]

In 2021, Julian was named one of Coin World's Most Influential People in Numismatics (1960-2020).[4]

Awards[edit]

Julian has won several awards for his writing career, including the Burnett Anderson Memorial Award in 2002, and was elected to the American Numismatic Association Hall of Fame in 1998.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Robert W. Julian". wustl.edu. EPNNES & Washington University in St. Louis. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b "R.W. Julian recieves [sic] Numismatic Writing Award". money.org. American Numismatic Association. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. ^ "ROBERT W. JULIAN NAMED ANA'S 2012 NUMISMATIST OF THE YEAR". nnp.wustl.edu. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  4. ^ Coin World: Celebrating 60 - The Most Influential People in Numismatics 1960-2020. Amos Media (Coin World). 2021. p. 101.
  5. ^ "PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES BY YEAR". money.org. American Numismatic Association. Retrieved 26 September 2020.