United
States CoinsHis career began with Coin
World in the early 1970's where he became editor of the "Collector's
Clearinghouse" before joining the staff of the American Numismatic Association,
holding the position of senior authenticator for its certification service from 1981-1984.
A prolific writer, Mr. DeLorey is the co-author and
technical editor of several books and contributing editor to many numismatic periodicals.
His efforts have earned him the ANA's Heath Literary Award on three occasions, the Wayte
and Olga Raymond Memorial Award twice, and two Numismatic Literary Guild awards. He is a
contributor to both the Guide Book and Handbook of United States Coins,
as well as other standard references. He also remains a consultant to the ANA
Authentication Bureau.