WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM JULY 13, 2025

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This week we open with the very sad news of the death of our co-founder, a new numismatic literature sale, a book review, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include collector Sarah Sophia Banks, Mehl's Star Rare Coin Encyclopedia, the Congressional silver dollar, Half Cent books, medallists, the Farouk 1933 Double Eagle, the Lord Baltimore shilling, Ron Landis, Rick Springfield, auction previews, and money art.

To learn more about George F. Kolbe, Greek Overstrikes, the Wyon family of engravers, the IAPN Madrid Congress, the 1787 Brasher Doubloon repro, the American Bond Detector, Chinese gold bars, counterfeit Swiss Franc coins, and Notey McNoteface and the inherently unwell Frankendogs, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

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