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This week we open with more Syd Martin library selections, one new book, an update from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers, and more.

Other topics this week include German banknotes, the Philadelphia Wells Fargo Museum, postage and fractional currency, the Harry Bass collection, auction previews, numismatic nuggets, the Gloucester shilling, Ukrainian coins and medals, the Faerie Queene coins, the American Medal of the Year, and the Defend America Coin Savings Book.

To learn more about the New Haven Restrike dies, Shanna Schmidt, Louis Golino, the coinage of San Serriffe, the Soviet Peace Committee medal, the New Haven Italian Circle token, foil impressions, the Republican Dollar, the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society token of esteem, the Bryan Dime, the James I horseman crown, King Xerxes, Dutch East Indies coinage, the John Lewis medal, and the sculpture made from 1 million Euro cents, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum