Due to health concerns, our long-time Club Secretary, Jay Knipe, has resigned. Jay has performed admirably in this position since 2016. His calm demeanor and fantastic organizational skills will be deeply missed. On April 26, 2024, C4 President Christopher McDowell nominated Carol Wolf for Jay’s unexpired term of office. Later that day, the C4 Board of Directors unanimously approved the nomination. Although we are all saddened by Jay’s departure, we feel Carol is an outstanding replacement and appreciate her willingness to serve. For those who do not know her, Carol is a graphic designer with ..read more

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C4 Internet Only Book Sale #5! Build Your Numismatic Library The Colonial Coin Collectors Library is deacquisitioning the following duplicate books from its inventory at fixed prices. The books are being offered at below market value to C4 members only. Limit two books per member every 3 months. Shipping included on orders totaling over $50. Junior C4 members (members 18 or under) may purchase up to three titles at half the list price (shipping is free on all orders to junior members). Books are sold first come first serve. In order to purchase, please contact Librarian Leo ..read more

  Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4) Recognized Christine Karstedt With Honorary Life Membership  At the annual C4 Board of Directors meeting held in Baltimore, Maryland, last week, the C4 Board of Directors unanimously agreed to recognize Christine Karstedt’s contributions in the area of colonial numismatics by designating her an Honorary Life Member of the Club. Christine has been a regular dues-paying member of C4 for many years. This is the highest honor that can be bestowed by the Club and is rarely awarded. Christine is only the sixth person since 1993 and the first woman to be ..read more

C4 National Vice-President Jim Glickman The Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4) participated in Stacks-Bowers Galleries’ gala grand opening of its new Boston Store on May 11, 2023.  Stack’s Bowers’ recently-opened store is a stone’s throw from Faneuil Hall and the historic Quincy Market at 84 State Street in downtown Boston.  Several C4 members attended the celebration, and a good time was had by all.  C4 National Vice-President Jim Glickman was one of the speakers at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, congratulating Stack’s Bowers on its new presence in Boston, as well as recognizing ..read more

The C4 Board of Directors is pleased to announce the creation of the Sydney F. Martin Memorial Numismatic Publication Award. This award joins the Eric P. Newman Memorial Lectureship Series presentations and the Q. David Bowers Award for Excellence in Numismatic Research in recognizing the work of individuals for their contributions to the field of Colonial and Early US coinages. This award will be presented to authors of books published through C4, and at the Board’s discretion can also be presented to authors of works published outside of C4.  The primary purpose ..read more

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Stacks Bowers is always looking for Colonial consignments! Contact Vicken Yegparian Email: vyegparian@stacksbowers.com (P) 800-566-2580 C4 Members consigning to an auction should inform Stack’s Bowers as such, so that C4 is acknowledged ..read more

SCHEDULE As Of 5 August 2023 Dates, Times, and Places Subject to Change 2023 C4 Annual Convention – Schedule of Events Thursday, November 9 – Saturday, November 11 Baltimore, Maryland   Thursday3:00 pm        C4 Study Group (Convention Center, room 304) 6:00 pm       C4 Social (Room 304) C4 & EAC members       Tickets can be purchased at the C4 Table or at the door ($25)   This is the Zoom link for the following presentations on Thursday evening, and the Zoom session will begin around 7:00 pm: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88235111126 ..read more