WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM APRIL 12, 2020

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This week we open with a request from our print journal editor, two numismatic literature offerings, five new books, four obituaries, and updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal.

Other topics this week include test notes, dealers Neddy Allen, Bernth Ahlstrom, Eldert Bontekoe and Ernest Hack, collectors Reed Hawn and Brent Pogue, Dr. John Leonard Riddell of the New Orleans Mint, the Bank of New York Fugio Cent hoard, toned Morgan dollars, multiple auction sale previews, the cancelled 2020 Maundy ceremony, and the Banknote of the Year.

To learn more about Library of Coins albums, the Distinguished Service medal, Japanese coin dating, lacquer on medals, the U.S. Assay Commission, the elusive New England countermark, West Africa bracelet money, king Edward the Martyr, the Confederate Hotel, a numismatic-themed book by Stephen King, the Grand Bingelmeister, "Frankenstein" coins and the Half Dime Lunch Room, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

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