WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM MARCH 8, 2026

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This week we open with two new books, a review, a periodical, a collector obituary, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers, and more.

Other topics this week include the Fort Capron payroll hoard, ancient tokens, Adolph Hess catalogs, dealer Charles Brainard, fixed price and auction selections, my numismatic diary, a Russian gold hoard find, and the Royal Mint.

To learn more about British and Irish Tradesmen's tokens, a James II Gold Touch Piece, the 1893 Columbian Exposition, the numismatics of Agatha Christie, Shell Molds, the George Washington General Grand Master Medal, Hard Times Era Satirical Notes, Civil War sutlers, the Royal Mint's least obnoxious choice, and the accidental gift card quadrillionaire, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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