The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 39, September 28, 2003, Article 21

YEATS ON NUMISMATICS

   Some time ago, we discussed a numismatic connection of
   Nobel Laureate William Butler Yeats (see The E-Sylum v4n11
   through v4n15, March/April 2001)

   From v4n11:  "Peter Gaspar, who signed his note "E-Sylum
   proud subscriber #1"   He wrote: "Just read the latest E-Sylum,
   and enjoyed it, as always.  I haven't had time to look at the web
   site mentioned, but I'll be surprised if the answer isn't William
   Butler Yeats and the book the description of the origin of the
   first coinage of the Irish Free State in 1928.  It is among the
   handsomest of 20th century coin books and has true historical
   importance in recording the process by which designs were
   solicited and the winning designs by Percy Metcalfe (sp?)
   selected."

   A copy of the book in question came up for sale recently,
   and reminded me of our earlier discussion.  The book's title is:
   "Coinage of Saorstat Eireann, 1928"  It was printed in Dublin.
   The legend Saorstat Eireann appears on the coins and means
   Irish Free State, in Irish. See this week's Featured Web Site
   for a link to a page on modern Irish coinage.

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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