WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM MAY 3, 2026

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This week we open with two new books, a book review, a new pedigree research service, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include the Roman emperor Probus, coin photography, a dramatic stolen coin recovery, the Rockwell Lecture, NLG awards, John Nexsen, fixed price and auction selections, another San Francisco treasure hunt, and charm pricing.

To learn more about the Ten Cash coins of the Republic Of China, the S&S Library, Herbert Kreindler, Frank Robinson's coin auction and photography evolution, a stolen 1715 Treasure Fleet coin, Pine Tree Shillings, the Most Influential People in Numismatics, Sir Moses Montefiore, the Logan Talks Collection, Swiss shooting medals, Domitius Domitianus, the Lepczyk box, and robbing Peter to pay Paul, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

   

 
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