NUMISMATIC RESEARCH REQUESTS SOUGHT

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V26 2023 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 53, December 31, 2023, Article 14

"For the past couple of years, I have tried to contribute an article to The E-Sylum each week. Some are responses to other E-Sylum items and some are just stories I find interesting. Now I am open to suggestions and requests from readers.

My research is limited to items in my library and sources available on the internet. If you have already searched everywhere, don't expect me to find something you can't find. If you come across an interesting story, perhaps I can help to tell it.

For the past six months I have been obsessed with numismatic crimes. I could relate a new crime story every week. I am looking for suggestions for my Numismatic Rogues Gallery listing.

Send your requests through Wayne and The E-Sylum. He will pass them on to me."

There are always new stories and topics to consider, facts to check and comparisons to make. Numismatics is thoroughly connected with history, economics, art, money, power, and most importantly, people - from those depicted on the artifacts themselves, to all of the artists and craftsmen involved in creating and distributing them, and to those of us who buy, sell, collect and study them.

Pete's article on collector John Butler (the previous article in this issue) is a great example of where pulling the thread on a simple question can lead.

Before we seek answers, we must ask a question. How would you complete some of these?

What are the most important ____________ ?
Who was the first to ____________ ?
What ever happened to ____________ ?
What was the reason for ____________ ?
How did the ____________ come about?
Why didn't ____________ ?
How come you never see ____________ ?
Who built the largest collection of ____________ ?
Did ____________ and ____________ ever cross paths ?

Great way to start a new year. We'll look forward to hearing what's on your mind. -Editor