WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM FEBRUARY 22, 2026

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This week we open with a new Asylum issue, two numismatic literature sales, two new books, a periodical, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include Italian "Miniassegni" scrip notes, chopmarked coins, 1888 views on the 1804 Dollar, collectible pocket mirrors, fixed price and auction offerings, Olympic medal values and where winners store them, and a lesson from Bob Evans on why you should pay attention in algebra and trigonometry class.

To learn more about Edwin L. Hobart's suppressed Denver Mint booklet, William E. Du Bois's 1846 Pledges of History, the new Mega Red X, U.S. paper money errors, the 1923 National Sculpture Society Exhibition, finding the wreck of the SS Central America, the Charles I Crown, and numismatic nepo babies, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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