WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM JANUARY 5, 2020

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This week we open with two numismatic literature offerings, two new books, a new periodical issue, a book review and updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal.

Other topics this week include Joe Segel and the Franklin Mint, coin designer PJ Lynch, the 1902 Paris in London Exhibition medal, the first use of the word numismatics, high relief, WorthPoint.com, early American paper money, and an unusual Fractional Currency Shield.

To learn more about the numismatics of Edgar Allan Poe and Ecuador, the coin weights of Ireland, collector Gene Gardner, Franklin Mint casino tokens, the Central American Federation coin patterns, prize-winning handkerchiefs, the Hobby Protection Act, the story of Pygmalion, the Bank of Zilchy, the Penny Plane, Cato the cash-sniffing dog, Mrs. Burke's unmentionables, Miss Sarah's egg basket, and the Washington family fortune, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

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