WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM OCTOBER 4, 2026

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This week we open with a numismatic literature sale, four new books, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers, and more.

Topics this week include U.S. Mint restrikes, novodels and patterns, coins of Hadrian, tokens of Newfoundland, paper money in China, Charles Steigerwalt, elongated coins, the future ANS Toledo headquarters, Civil War numismatics, fixed price and auction previews, more ANA diaries, and Spanish Civil War currency.

To learn more about gold cobs in the State of Florida Collection, Artistic Infusion Program artist Chris Polentz, the oldest ANA member, the Treaty of Travendal medal, error coins, Roman Aurei, Jack's dive bar, oddly shaped Mexican silver reales, and John Bolen's nut carvings, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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