WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM AUGUST 24, 2025

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This week we open with ANA convention updates from NBS and NLG, one new book, a book review, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers, and more.

Other topics this week include sample slabs, 1804 Dollars, Abraham Lincoln in numismatics, ring tests, libraries on coins and medals, fixed price and auction selections, ancient trade networks, coins for Princess Anne and Stacey Park Milbern, and ideas for Swiss banknotes.

To learn more about Korean coins at the U.S. Mint, ancient Rome, a flying tortoise on a book, elephants in numismatics, J. L. Polhemus counterstamps, the Fisherman's Tournament medal, 1889-CC Morgan Dollars, the Wyon family of engravers and medalists, Weinman's Cat and Mouse medal, anaerobic fermentation, sprigs, pheons, triads and a brace of serial number doodads, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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