J. Hewitt JuddJohn Hewitt Judd was an American ophthalmologist and numismatist.Early lifeHe was born in Dawson, Nebraska, studied at the University of Nebraska, and was professor of ophthalmology there from 1930 to 1964.CareerJudd is best known for his work on Coins of [the United States dollar|United States] pattern coins, writing the definitive work, United States Pattern, Experimental, and Trial Pieces. Judd served as president of the American Numismatic Association from 1953 to 1955, and was awarded the Farran Zerbe [Memorial Award] in 1955. He also served on the 1965 Assay Commission.Personal lifeJudd married Ellanore Baxter in 1935.