WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM APRIL 27, 2025

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This week we open with the Fred Weinberg numismatic ephemera collection, three new books, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, museum exhibits and more.

Other topics this week include Mint Director David Rittenhouse, "Supernote" counterfeits, Castorland jetons, military currency, error coins, the coins of Islam, the power of cash, Ray Williamson, John Gaines, Renaissance medals, and banknote designer Walter Shirlaw.

To learn more about San Francisco Mint lantern slides, the Rumford Prize medal, the 1795 Mint Report, Bank Note Printer Test, Promotional, and Advertising Sheets, Harry James, Alan Cox, the "Crowned F" counterstamp, Ram Tolani's money museum, John Ford and Walter Breen seeing the S.S. Central America gold ingots for the first time, the 1792 Copper Disme, and Brian May's coin guitar picks, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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