WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM NOVEMBER 19, 2017

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This week we open with a new issue of The Asylum, world numismatic literature highlights from the Burd library. Other topics this week include the earliest numismatic author, Newman Portal updates, Jerry Kochel, H. E. Morey, Eric P. Newman, coin makers, and the famous "Midnight Sale".

To learn more about Canadian Errors and Varieties, New York engravers Ephraim Brasher and John Bailey, Royal Touch gold coins, the U.S. Mint Numismatic Library, foliated edges, the George Clapp Collection, 1792 Silver and Non-Silver Center Cents, the Royal Society’s Copley Medal, the ghost and the Widow's Mites, and the Macerated Currency Bust of President Benjamin Harrison, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

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