Jim Bisognani: A True Coindexter and Friend
June 18, 2026
Well, here we are in mid-June, and with the signing of the accord to end the war between the US and Iran, there is cautious yet hopeful optimism that tensions will ease in the Middle East. We can only hope. As for the numismatic world, things remain very active and competitive. Just ask those in attendance at the recently concluded Whitman Expo in Baltimore. This mainstay venue was well-attended once again and very busy on both sides of the massive bourse floor.
News does travel lightning fast these days, with the legion of various coin apps loaded on my iPhone seemingly firing non-stop notifications of upcoming events. That said, I somehow missed out on some important news to yours truly: the passing of a great coindexter and friend. Doug Schuessler, a name that perhaps is not familiar to many of my fellow coindexters, passed away February 12. I just found out about this news through an email sent by one of Doug’s good friends. Upon hearing the news, I was at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his wife of more than 57 years, Shirley.
From NGC