WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM OCTOBER 22, 2017

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This week we open with two new books, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from E-Sylum  readers, information and thoughts on the Continental dollar and the ever-elusive Yocum dollar, Boston collector John Wiggin, colonial paper rarities and world banknotes.

Other topics this week include U.S. gold coinage, world bullion coins, alternative materials for the U.S. cent, Robert E. Lee, the Irving Berlin Congressional Gold Medal, John Mercanti plasters, and the 2017 U.S. Mint Forum.

To learn more about Galapagos Island counterstamps, Proceedings of the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia, Netherlands/America Enduring Friendship medal, pewter dollars, the Yamassee War, banknote designer Manuela Pfrunder, Russia's Crimean banknote, and coins in TV episodes and movies, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

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