Jim Charlton

For other people named James Charlton, see James Charlton (disambiguation).

Jim Charlton
Born	July 26, 1911 Canada
Died	September 20, 2013 (aged 102) Canada
Resting place	St. John's Cemetery Norway, Toronto
Occupation(s)	Coin dealer and numismatic publisher

James E. Charlton (July 26, 1911 – September 20, 2013)[1][2] was a Canadian coin dealer and numismatic publisher.

Numismatic career

After working as a stationary engineer, he opened a coin store in Toronto. He published his first guidebook, Catalogue of Canadian Coins, Tokens & Fractional Currency, in 1952. Other titles from Charlton Press followed. Along with all of his help in the Canadian coin market, he was also a member of the New York coin club.

Subsequently, he sold his store to concentrate on his publications, and later sold his publishing company, Charlton Press, which continues to publish price guides for coins, banknotes and other collectibles. He turned 100 in July 2011.[3]

In 1972, James was recipient of the J. Douglas Ferguson Award for his distinguished services to Canadian numismatics.

Death

Charlton died at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 7:34:35 a.m. in his 103rd year.

References

1. Evans, Bret (October 22, 2013). "Loss of a numismatic great – Jim Charlton: 1911-2013". Canadian Coin News. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
2. "Jim Charlton Dead at 102". Saint John Coin Club. September 25, 2013. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
3. Pelletier, Serge (2011-08-08). "RCNA convention attendees describe it as 'just a pleasure'". Coin World. Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2012-03-09.

• Allen, Harold Don (2001). J.E. Charlton: Coinman to Canadians. Toronto: Charlton Press. ISBN 0-88968-142-2.
• "Charlton Press. Company profile". Archived from the original on 2006-05-29. Retrieved 2006-05-17.
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• "North York Coin Club Bulletin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-08-01.