WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM AUGUST 16, 2026

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This week we open with the 2026 NBS Charity Auction and other numismatic literature at the Pittsburgh ANA, one new book, a periodical, an update from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include the Colonel Green collection, Jim Halperin and Steve Ivy, the mystery 1933 double eagle, AI coin sorting, Adrian Perez, Silvano DiGenova, auction previews, Indian Peace Medals, and the 1936 double die cent.

To learn more about Woodward's Twining sale, the "Witch of Wall Street," Republic of Texas paper money, Richard Falkiner, straight edge clips, engraver Peter F. Cross, Territorial Gold, the Al Merito medal, the Loudoun National Bank and the Belgian sewer worker who struck gold, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

   

 
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