WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

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This week we open with more Kolbe & Fanning numismatic literature sale highlights, three new books, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers, and more.

Other topics this week include medalets of the U.S. Mint, German banknotes, the Castorland jeton, the Santini medal, HaithiTrust, Bob Schulman, fixed price and auction selections, my numismatic diaries, a new Canadian banknote, and one of the most important financial documents of the American Revolution.

To learn more about the Charles Morris collection, Clapp's photographic Type Set of United States Cents, 1793–1857, engravers William H. Key and George B. Soley, the medals of Venice, the 1933 Double Eagles, NBS events at the 2026 ANA, L.W. Hoffecker, Student Work, Hard Times Tokens, the William and Mary Crown, the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of North America, and the Wienermobile's license plate, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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