WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM AUGUST 17, 2025

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This week we open with events at this week's ANA convention, two new books, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and an amazing numismatic discovery.

Other topics this week include American Silver Eagles, the first ANA convention, fractional currency, the 1804 dollar, notes from readers, the Osborne Mint, tons of auction previews, elephants on ancient coins, and the new maker of the Kennedy Center Honors.

To learn more about the Guide Book of U.S. Coins, errors on Salvadorian coinage, U.S. Congressman Mike Castle, James A. Stack, Sr., Fred Douglas, the Louis Braille commemorative dollar, "The Numismatic Bookie", the Father Flanagan's Boys Home Sale, the Higgins Museum, the ANA "Lamp of Knowledge", the State of Louisiana Medal, the State Department Life Saving Medal, and Clearing House scrip, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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