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ACCG to participate in Portable Antiquities conference
The ACCG will present a paper on "Coin Collectors and Cultural Property Nationalism" at Newcastle University (UK)
Ancient Coin Collectors Seek Judicial Review of Controversial Decisions to Bar Coin Imports
ACCG has filed a complaint in Federal District Court to force action on the Cyprus/China coin import challenge. Below is the text of a national press release issued today.
ACCG young scholar published in The Numismatist
ACCG member Sam Spiegel, who attended the ANA Summer Seminar in 2006 on an ACCG Scholarship Program, has a major feature article in the November 2009 issue of The Numismatist.
Ruling in FOIA case condones DOS intransigence
A long-awaited ruling fails to address serious issues within the U.S. State Department bureaucracy.
ACCG comments on interim review of Italy MOU
An interim review of the Memorandum of Understanding with Italy was held on November 12-13 2009
Tom Palmer appointed to serve on ACCG Board
Charter ACCG Board Member David Hendin has tendered his resignation from the board due to other obligations.
John Hooker to edit ACCG Newsletter
The ACCG newsletter, a heretofore randomly issued communication, will become a scheduled quarterly event.
Excellence Through Classics Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Zee Ann Poerio, a Director of Ancient Coins for Education and a member of the ACCG Education and Youth Programs Task Force, served as coordinator for recent American Classical League (ACL) activities in Pittsburgh.
ACCG releases files in FOIA lawsuit
The links below are to files relating to the FOIA lawsuit launched by ACCG, IAPN and PNG seeking the release of information withheld by the U.S. State Department. The suit is currently before a federal judge awaiting a decision.
UK Authorities post helpful advice for export of coins
Individuals wishing to export ancient coins from Britain or import from Britain may find online advice useful
ACCG to Assist Museums in England and Wales
An acquisition fund managed by a committee of the ACCG will help small museums in England and Wales to retain local finds under the Treasure Act.
Coin Collectors to Challenge State Department on Import Restrictions
The ACCG has launched phase two of a coordinated plan to challenge import restrictions on ancient coins.
ACCG seeks donations for 2nd Annual Benefit Auction
A 2nd annual Benefit Auction will be held in September of 2009
ACCG Presses Claims to Hidden Information
REPORT BY PETER TOMPA: The Ancient Coin Collectors Guild, the International Association of Professional Numismatists and the Professional Numismatists Guild have pressed their claims to information about the State Department’s controversial decisions to impose import restrictions on ancient Cypriot and Chinese coins.
Can We Help This Museum?
A small museum in the U.K. needs help saving a group of ancient coins with local significance. - - - UPDATE!! The Friends of the Stroud Museum have now raised sufficient funds to purchase the coins cited in this article. To be able to respond to similar appeals, the ACCG has established a Museum Fund. See related article under "News".
ACCG Members Mentor ACE School in Kentucky
Another successful ACCG/ACE initiative is reported by Brett Telford
ACCG endorses Palmer and Rottinghaus for ANA Board
The ACCG Board of Directors has amended its policy regarding endorsements for elective office.
State Department adds new import restrictions
A summary of the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United States and China.
