WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM DECEMBER 10, 2017

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This week we open with a new catalogue from Kolbe & Fanning, two new books, an update from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and Dave Hirt's 19th century numismatic bookcase.

Other topics this week include author William Craig, Cyrus Field medals, medallion engraving, polymer ring coins, the Henry VII testoon, Christmas tokens, "turkey coins", Crane Currency and highlights of four upcoming auctions.

To learn more about the very rare plated W.H. Hunter sale, Karl von Schäffer's collection, 101 Ranch Round Up scrip, the U.S. Mint's quasquibicentennial, the Hong Kong Plague medal, the Guild of Medallic Art in Finland, and the Whore of Babylon and the chalice of poison and cruelty, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

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