Thanks to John Regitko and Paul Hybert who spotted a mistake in the description of one of last week's Numismagram Medal Selections. Jeremy Bostwick agrees. The corrected sentence is below, and we'll update our article archive.

"Known in Dutch as the Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS) and in German as the Nationale Gesellschaft der Belgischen Eisenbahnen (SNCB), the National Railway Company of Belgium was formed in 1926 as a successor to the Belgian State Railways."

"John Highfill was a longtime contributor to the "Red Book," sharing his knowledge of the market for all kinds of silver dollars. He was a constant go-to professional, happy to advise on die varieties, rarities, and other nuances that were his expertise. He also contributed to Dave Bowers's Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, the Cherrypickers' Guide, and other Whitman titles. We could always pick up the phone or send an email to John and get a knowledgeable and experienced answer. He was a gentleman and a great asset to the hobby community. I feel gratitude for his help over the years and join the rest of the numismatic world in mourning his passing."

Thank you. -Editor

Recently Nelson Wolbert asked about a tenth edition Redbook with a ninth edition plastic composition leatherette cover. -Editor

"I checked my rather extensive collection of Red Books and could find nothing like the one described by Mr. Wolbert. What I did observe is that several different shades of Kivar 7 covers were being used about that time, probably because that was all that was available from the supplier."

Thank you! -Editor

Last week Len Augsburger asked how many other "quad C" clubs were out there besides the Colonial Coin Collectors Club. Garrett Ziss offered the Currency Club of Chester County. -Editor

3. Clark County Coin Club
4. Camden County Coin Club
5. Corpus Christi Coin Club
6. Culver City Coin Club
7. Capitol City Coin Club
8. Christmas Coin Collectors Club
9. Collin County Coin Club
10. Comanche County Coin Club
11. Crescent City Coin Club

Wow. We're not worthy to enter this game. Thanks, Pete! -Editor

"Actually members of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club collect more than just colonial coins. Add in paper money and stock certificates, and extend the time frame by a couple of decades, and you could have the Colonial, Continental Congress and Confederation-era Coin, Currency and Certificate Collectors Club (C9 for short). Just kidding – if it's proposed I would vote against it."

Last week we discussed the controversy over the design of the Bicentennial quarter. -Editor

"Concerning the bicentennial quarter-I can see both designs (coin and stamp) drawing inspiration from this painting but it's the hat on the quarter's drummer that makes it look so much like the stamp in my opinion. Although, the first drummer is wearing a similar hat. "

"In any event, I made this design in hopes of seeing it used before I knew of PL116-330 barring anyone from entering a 2026 contest, using the star spangled banner design from the dollar coin from 2012.

"Try as I might, I cannot see the flag bearer in the Spirit of '76 painting. And trying to put the liberty design between the second drummer and the fife player didn't work out so well so I repositioned her."

"Oh, the rabbit holes on YouTube.

"This is an interview with former US Senator Rebecca Felton, who was on the Board of Lady Managers at the 1892 Columbian Exposition in Chicago (see Isabella Quarter)."

Thanks, Ron. Check it out. It says "This film was shot by a Fox Movietone cameraman in Georgia on April 9, 1929." Neat! She recalls the days of stage coaches, and horses and buggies. -Editor

"I am writing to congratulate you for winning the 2025 ANA Medal of Merit. It is fitting recognition for you based on your extraordinary weekly production of The E-Sylum, dating to September 4, 1998. You are the Cal Ripken Jr. of numismatics! Wayne Homren, you are definitely in a league of your own! "

A Bit of Homrenical Doggerel in the form of a Limerick

I hear that a Wayne who's surname is Homren
- His work on E-Sylum is really pheNomren -
Got a Medal of Merit
Packed with Rhues of E-Spirit
And loved by all readers of wit and wisDomren.

Wow, I'm honored. Thanks also to Steve Feller, Jeff Pritchard, Cary Bown, Wayne Pearson, Julia Casey and others. -Editor

Jim Haas passed along this clipping from an 1896 New York Evening Post article about a bloody-nosed drunk found in possession of counterfeit dimes and quarters. "He had no good money." Thanks! -Editor