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    Who is Farran Zerbe?

    Apr 17, 2020 2 minutes
    By Richard Giedroyc

    ■ The American Numismatic Association has a Farran Zerbe Memorial Award. What can you tell me about Zerbe?

    Farran Zerbe (1871-1949) was president of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) between 1908 and 1910. One of his important contributions was to from the estate of Dr. George F. Heath for the ANA. Zerbe is also remembered for promoting the concept for several coins including the Peace dollar.

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