WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM AUGUST 9, 2026

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This week we open with a reminder of NBS activities and numismatic literature exhibits at the upcoming ANA in Pittsburgh, two new books, a periodical issue, two obituaries, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include the 1933 double eagle, coins of the Ptolemaic Empire, the Wulfing collection, Minnesota's new Innovation Dollar, storecards, and fixed price and auction lots previews, including a shipwreck sale.

To learn more about the history of the book, Charles T. Steigerwalt, Richard Falkiner, Dan Freidus, the radioactive origins of the ATM, the Libertas Americana medal, the Bunker and William Herbert Hunt collection, medals of the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, the Small Change Panic, the Rooswijk silver bar, and the only black-tie sale of coins ever held, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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