WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM DECEMBER 28, 2025

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This week we open with a numismatic literature sale, new Banknote Book chapters, a periodical, notes from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include the importance of a numismatic library, notes from readers, seals, ANA badges & ribbons, Hugh Shull, Paul Hollis, Kevin Lipton, Jesus and Santa Claus on coins and paper money, auction previews, Victoria Cross medals, and Gaza banknote repairs.

To learn more about Napoleon and Karl Goetz medals, the Library of the Birmingham Assay Office, Confederate currency, the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, covenant coins, hacksilber, an early Croesus stater, the El Salvador "Zig-zag" countermark, the Menorah Prutah, the 1793 Chain cent, Carson City Coin Press No. 1, and Justinian's nose job, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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