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This week we open with a numismatic literature sale, a book review,
updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, the ANA Summer Seminar and more.
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Other topics this week include Seated Halves and Trade Dollars, San Francisco Mint rarities, Sede Vacante coins, retrograde lettering, auction previews, an iron age gold coin hoard, the Shanghai Mint Museum, and paper money in Syria and Russia.
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To learn more about the New Orleans Mint, the medal in France, Supernotes,
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