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

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This week we open with a numismatic literature sale, a book review, an obituary, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, Evacuation Day and more.

Other topics this week include overdates, Bois Durci, Lincoln's nomination, error coins, the SS Central America, shrinkage, World-Wide Coin Investments, John Gregory Hancock, fixed price and auction selections, my numismatic diary, new U.S. coins and coin designs, and Hawaiian and British banknotes.

To learn more about the Denver Area World Numismatists club, the Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America, California saloon tokens, the "Eureka Bar", the 1848 Pattern Florin, the 2002 Special Edition S.S. Central America Red Book, Colorado coal mining notes, Samuel Upham's counterfeits, and why fewer people eat banknotes now, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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