WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM MAY 10, 2026

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

Other topics this week include U.S. Large Cent varieties, travellers' money, Liberty Seated half dollars, the Central States show, exhibiting at the upcoming ANA show, numismatic bibliomania, U.S. Mint road shows, Cal Wilson, David Gee, the hunt for Harvard's stolen coins, auction lots, the SS Republic, and the Trial of the Pyx.

To learn more about the coinage of ancient Thasos, the Medal Collectors of America, the old New Orleans Mint, single-sided medals, Bank Of China notes, the Timber Cutter's Bank, the 1817 Pattern 'Incorrupta' Crown, the 1837 Pattern 'Bonomi' Crown, a new combination of 1840 Rupee, declustered half dollars and hackbronze, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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