Remembering B. Michael Thorne, Ph.D.
B. Michael Thorne, a renowned numismatic writer and scholar, passed away on October 12 due to a heart attack at his home in Starkville, Mississippi.
Thorne's academic background includes three degrees from Louisiana State University, and he was Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Mississippi State University. He had a distinguished 40-year teaching career, during which he authored 87 research articles and four psychology textbooks.
In the numismatic community, Thorne was a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) since 1971 and the Numismatic Literary Guild since 1980. He was also a Heritage Auctions Legacy Client and had several PCGS and NGC registry sets.
Thorne's passion for coins began in 1953, when he started collecting with his father. His legacy as a numismatist, writer, and educator will be remembered for decades to come.
His decades of scholarship, mentorship, and passion for coins leave a lasting legacy.
Author's summary: B. Michael Thorne, a numismatic writer and scholar, leaves a lasting legacy in the numismatic community.
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