This article traces the origins and recent developments of the J. Sanford Saltus Award for Lifetime Achievement in Medallic Art. Initiated in 1913 at the American Numismatic Society (ANS) and first awarded in 1919, the Saltus Award continued to be one of the most prestigious and most coveted awards for sculptors and other artists engaged in numismatic design and handheld sculpture.
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