The Mint's 1906 Janvier Reducing Lathe
John Dannreuther writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:ON THE PHILADELPHIA MINT'S JANVIER LATHES(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n39a13.html)

Canada's Ancient Arabic Coin Connection
Dave Alexander writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:COIN SMUGGLING ATTEMPTS THWARTED IN EGYPT AND ABU DHABI(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n39a25.html)

More On Sotheby's 1999 S.S. Central America Sale
Bob Evans writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:WAYNE'S NUMISMATIC DIARY: SEPTEMBER 16, 2012(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n39a18.html)

Charges Filed In Lava Hoard Case
Georges Depeyrot writes:

Michel Amandry, current director of the Paris Cabinet of Medals, former president of the International Numismatic Commission was charged on May 30 in the case of the Lava hoard. Lava hoard consists of gold coins of third century. Police found last year a gold patera, part of the treasure. According to French procedures, he is considered innocent until the final judgment.

Three amateur divers in 1985 stole a dish of Roman coins and gold from the "treasure of Lava." After 25 years of investigation, the Department of underwater archaeological research and submarine (DRASSM) of the Ministry of Culture and Communication have laid hands on a dish and Roman gold coins from the "treasure of Lava ".

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:25-YEAR-OLD FRENCH UNDERWATER GOLD THEFT RESOLVED(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v13n44a22.html)

Video Tributes to David W. Akers
David Lisot passed along this press release:

To read an earlier E-Sylum article on Akers, see:DAVID W. AKERS, 1941-2012(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n31a13.html)

The Roper Sale and the Roper-Brown 1793 Cent
Dave Hirt writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:FIRST U.S. COIN AUCTION CATALOG: THE 1851 LEWIS ROPER SALE(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n39a10.html)

President Nominates Mint Director

President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate Bibiana Boerio for director of the United States Mint.

Boerio served as special adviser to the President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce from March 2011 to February 2012.

From2008 to 2010, Boerio was the Chief of Staff for Congressman Joe Sestak.

Previously, Boerio worked at Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, including as managing director for Jaguar Cars, Ltd. from 2004 to 2007, director of Finance and Strategy for Ford International Operations from 2003 to 2004, and executive vice president and chief financial officer for Ford Motor Credit Company from 2000 to 2003.

To read the complete article, see:Obama Nominates New Mint Director(www.numismaster.com/ta/numis/Article.jsp?
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