ABOUT JACOB LIPSON
Jacob Lipson is a respected numismatist and dealer based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in rare coins, medals, and historical collectibles. With years of experience in appraisal, authentication, and provenance research, he has built a reputation for integrity and expertise in handling high‑value transactions. His work combines deep historical knowledge with practical skill, ensuring that clients receive accurate valuations and trustworthy guidance.
As President of the Ottawa Numismatic Society since 2021, Jacob has played a leading role in fostering community engagement and promoting numismatic education. He has also contributed to major collections as a consultant and cataloguer for Heritage Auctions, one of the world’s largest auction houses. His professional background includes managing a high‑feedback eBay store with over 1,600 successful sales, reflecting his commitment to transparency and client satisfaction across both local and international markets.
Through Jacob Lipson Rare Coins, he offers a secure and straightforward process for buying and selling coins, medals, and related collectibles. Jacob’s focus on clear communication and and fair dealing makes his business a trusted destination for collectors and sellers alike. Whether advising on rare Canadian issues, early world coinage, or historical medals, Jacob combines scholarly insight with practical solutions, helping clients preserve and realize the value of their collections.
As owner of Jacob Lipson Rare Coins, Jacob travels to more than a dozen coin shows each year, keeping up-to-date on market conditions. He is an active member of numerous numismatic organizations in Canada and the United States, and is co-editor and publisher of Occasional Numismatic Papers.
President of the Ottawa Numismatic Society
Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Canadian Numismatic Research Society
Professional Affiliations
Canadian Paper Money Society
Montreal Numismatic Society
“Jacob Lipson is one of Canada’s foremost dealers in medals and tokens. His cataloguing is superb, his descriptions accurate and well researched and he has access to some of North America’s top experts. I recommend him highly for his honesty and integrity.”
Printed Works
Contributor, Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles: As Illustrated by the Phillip H. Morse and Stephen Duckor Collections by Roger W. Burdette, March 2018. Winner of the 2018 Numismatic Literary Guild’s Book of the Year.
April 2018: “Bryan Money and the Fight for Free Silver,” The Heritage Blog.
August 2018: “The McGill University Hiram Mills Award Medal,” The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 63, no. 5, pp 210-214.
Columnist, Dawson Creek Mirror, 2017-2018
April 2019: “The American Art-Union and C.W. Wright’s John Trumbull Medal,” The Numismatist, Official publication of the American Numismatic Association.
March 2021: “The ‘1829’ U.S.-Canada Arbitration Medal,” Medal Collectors of America Advisory, vol. 24, no. 1, pp 26-30.
April 2022: “The St. Amant Mystery and McLachlan’s Hoard of Canadian Coppers,” Occasional Numismatic Papers, no. 1, pp 8-17. Written in partnership with Christopher Faulkner.
October 2022: “LeRoux-1233: The Collège Saint-Laurent Medal,” Occasional Numismatic Papers, no. 2, pp 9-14.
November 2025: “Fake 1814 George III Indian Chief Medal Debunked,” Occasional Numismatic Papers, no. 4, pp 21-23.
Media
Jacob has been interviewed by the CBC Radio, Journal de Montreal, Auction Central News, and the Associated Press. He is regularly called upon to provide commentary for Canadian Coin News.
Lecturer at libraries and coin club meetings on topics ranging from coin collecting in the age of the internet to how to handle the liquidation of a coin collection.