The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is honored to announcethe establishment of the Sydney F. Martin Executive Director. This recognition is made possible by agenerous leadership gift from the family of Sydney F. Martin, a former ANS President, who passed away inJanuary 2021. This gift celebrates the legacy of an exceptional numismatist whose dedication to the Societyspanned many years.

Sydney Martin was a successful entrepreneur and a lifelong learner with an unwavering love for history.In the numismatic community, he was celebrated for his remarkable collection of colonial coins, recentlyauctioned through Stack's Bowers. An accomplished researcher, Martin authored numerous books andarticles on colonial coinages. In recognition of his scholarly achievements, he was awarded the prestigiousArcher M. Huntington Medal for Excellence in Numismatic Scholarship.

Beyond numismatics, Martin was committed to a wide range of philanthropic causes. Alongside his wife,Sharon, he supported institutions such as the Michener Museum of Art and contributed to the creation ofthe Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Biome Project at Jefferson Hospital. He also engaged actively in variousnumismatic organizations, including the Colonial Coin Collectors Club and the Bibliomania Society.

During his tenure as ANS President from 2013 to 2021, Martin successfully led a major fundraisingcampaign that facilitated the Society's move to its current headquarters. Later, he championed theendowment campaign for the Executive Director position, to which he and other ANS Trustees andmembers contributed generously.

"Syd rarely sought recognition; he declined numerous naming opportunities throughout his life," said hisdaughter, Jessie Thompson. "But we feel like this gift, with his name attached, is a perfect tribute to both hisdedication to numismatics and the many meaningful friendships formed throughout the community."

Dr. Ute Wartenberg Kagan expressed her profound gratitude to Sharon Martin, Syd's widow, and the entireMartin Family, saying, "Syd Martin was a pillar of support for our institution, enriching members and staffalike with his wisdom and unwavering dedication to numismatics. Having his name forever linked with therole of Executive Director is a deeply meaningful tribute, and I am immensely honored to be the first to holdthis position in his memory."

For more information about the American Numismatic Society, see:
https://numismatics.org/

To read earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
SYDNEY F. MARTIN (1945-2021)(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n04a02.html)
SYDNEY F. MARTIN COLLECTION PART ONE(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n29a21.html)
SYDNEY F. MARTIN COLLECTION PART TWO(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n38a15.html)
SYDNEY F. MARTIN COLLECTION PART III(https://www.coinbooks.org/v26/esylum_v26n11a20.html)
SYDNEY F. MARTIN COLLECTION WASHINGTONIA(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n39a17.html)