WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM AUGUST 25, 2024

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This week we open with NBS publication awards and ANA Numismatic Literature exhibit awards, one new book, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers and more.

Other topics this week include Classic Head Large Cents, DeWitt Smith, error coins, auction previews, a Roman coin hoard, Roman-era silver ingots, tally sticks, checks and instant payments, inflation-indexed bonds, U.S. private gold mints, the coins and banknotes of King Charles III, Mardi Gras doubloons, and the Medal of Honor.

To learn more about the works of David R. Sear, early numismatic photography, archiving numismatic websites, Peale's Toggle Joint Press, multiple talers from the Thirty Years' War, Regina Adams, the Mauritz Hallberg Collection, a necklace of Roman gold coins, the tax system in medieval England, the Carolean definitives, two Union Civil War heroes, and gift card scams, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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