The E-Sylum v28n08 February 23, 2025

[The E-Sylum]

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The E-Sylum
  
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Volume 28, Number 08, February 23, 2025
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Thank you for reading The E-Sylum. If you enjoy it, please send me the email addresses of friends you think may enjoy it as well and I'll send them a subscription. Contact me at whomren at gmail.com anytime regarding your subscription, or questions, comments or suggestions about our content. 



This week we open with two new books, a periodical, one book review, two obituaries, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.



Other topics this week include Buffalo Nickel proofs, Bust dimes, money of the Civil War, Doc Brown tokens, regulated gold, Ed Quagliana, fixed price and auction selections, my numismatic diaries, the Korean mint, and the Memphis Coin Club show.



To learn more about the 2026 Red Book, the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, Bill Cross, Steve Duckor,  the Lincoln plaque in the Oval Office, Angilina Arsena, the Arsinoe Mnaieion, 
 the Scarcity of Living Space medal, the the National Stock Certificate, Bond & Paper Money Show, the Military Order of the Serpent, California small denomination gold recovered from the wreck of the steamship Winfield Scott, how coins make you stupid, 
eBay’s most expensive gold and silver coins,  and Jefferson's "Notes on the Establisment of a Money Unit, and of a Coinage for the United States", read on. Have a great week, everyone!



Wayne Homren 
Editor, The E-Sylum




 






 




 






   

 


 

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