WAYNE'S NUMISMATIC DIARY: JULY 26, 2026

Tuesday was the July 2026 meeting night of my Northern Virginia numismatic social group Nummis Nova. Mike Packard was our host and he'd chosen the Courtside Thai restaurant in Fairfax City. Some folks were already there when I arrived around 6:15. Other attendees were Daryl Haynor, John Kraljevich, Erik Douglas, Julian Leidman, Jon Radel, Mike Markowitz and his guest Jim Sims.

 
Mike Packard, Daryl Haynor, Mike Markowitz, John Kraljevich

 

Here, John Kraljevich has a laugh while Daryl Haynor reads the latest issue of Penny-Wise.

 
Mike Packard, Daryl Haynor, Mike Markowitz, John Kraljevich, Wayne Homren, Erik Douglas, Julian Leidman, Jim Sims, and Jon Radel

 
Erik Douglas, Julian Leidman, Jim Sims, Jon Radel, Mike Packard, Daryl Haynor, Mike Markowitz, John Kraljevich, and Wayne Homren

A couple group photos. We had the place largely to ourselves, but it was a wonderful dinner with great conversation, as always.

Wayne's Books

 

I brought along a few numismatic books, as usual. The first was the 2015 book by Paul A. Cunningham titled Lincoln's Metallic Imagery. I recently purchased this copy, which is inscribed by the author on the title page to Ed Craig. The second item was a hardcover version of the latest Red Book. The silver lettering on the Red Book didn't scan well, so I used a stock image here instead.

I also brought a new monograph by our member Dave Schenkman. Published by the Token and Medal Society as a supplement to their TAMS Journal, it's titled Official British Coronation Medals, 1603-1937. Look for more information and ordering instructions in a future issue.

Here are some contributions by other attendees.

Jim Sims
I also passed around one of the new dimes in a holder from the May 2026 PAN Banquet. The coin is also pictured on the cover of the new Red Book.

 

Jim Sims writes:

Diverse interests, curious, passionate, fond of language and reading, on an educational journey - sounds like the perfect E-Sylum reader to me. Welcome aboard!

Food on Ancient Coins
Mike Markowitz writes:

 

 

 

 

Above are some selected slides for a flavor of the presentation. Excellent concept for a talk! Something to learn for everyone.

To read Mike's article "Food on Ancient Coins", see:
FOOD ON ANCIENT COINS (https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n19a23.html)

Steve's Errors
Nummis Nova regular Steve Bishop had to beg off due to work, but he shared these photos of coins he'd planned to bring - a nice group of error coins from a recent Heritage auction. Thanks!

1943 Cent Obverse Struck Through Capped Die

Off-center 1963-D Lincoln Cent

Broadstruck 1968-D Lincoln Cent Double Curved Clips

Off-Center Lincoln Cent on Curved Clip Planchet

Off-Center 1999-D Jefferson Nickel

Off-Center Clad Roosevelt Dime Curved Clip

Off-Center 1981-P Washington Quarter Curved Clip

Anthony Dollar Double Clipped Planchet

Wrapping Up
After taking the group photos it was time to head home. It was starting to rain, but only some of us (not me) were smart enough to bring an umbrella. I *thought* I remembered where my car was parked, but had gotten turned around an started walking the wrong way. The rain poured harder and harder while I righted the ship and got soaked on the way to my car. But it was a warm night and I didn't mind so much. It was actually refreshing. It continued to pour hard as I drove home and my windshield wipers could barely keep up. I slowed down for safety and eventually got home safely, where a warm shower and dry clothes awaited. It was another fun night of numismatic fellowship. 'Til next time!

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