One of New Zealand's most learned and active numismatists has finallybeen beaten by ill health. He was 86 years old.

Julian was a pharmacist but he had a number of passions beside work -the movies, debating, numismatics to name but three. He was a foundingand Honorary Member of the Numismatic Society of Auckland and a Fellowof the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand. He was also a 50-yearmember of the ANA.

He produced over a number of years a series of essays on "The Man on theCoin" which were published in Mintmark, magazine of the N.S.A. Whenit was announced that NZ would go decimal he contacted tellers in banksand on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to watch for quality old-style coinsas they worked. He then circled weekly to see what they had accumulated.

His most significant numismatic contribution was the discovery andrecording of the varieties of the 1935 Threepence - our rarestcirculating piece - which had hitherto been unnoticed. The differencebetween the wide and narrow date digits was 0.014mm!

Julian has been bed-bound for over a year, so his passing must be arelief for his wife and children. He was the 17th Julian in his familysince the 17th century - a fact he was extremely proud of - and whynot? He served his city as a Justice of the Peace.

Julian will be greatly missed, for his encyclopedic knowledge, hisdemeanor, and willingness to help others.