Wayne Homren

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This issue's another whopper. We open with word about three numismatic literature sales followed by two new book announcements and two reviews. In the news, the original columns of the Second Philadelphia Mint have risen again, Bostonians deal with a terror attack, and coin dealer finds himself suddenly in charge of a $2K fundraising effort.

In place of our Featured Web Site this week, we have a feature article - an essay by Bob Evans, who was the Chief Scientist and Historian for the Columbus-America Discovery Group, the team that recovered the fabulous gold treasure from the wreck of the S.S. Central America. It's a must-read.

Other topics this week include Nobel prize medals, chopmarks, Spink's latest banknote sale, lawsuits over the ANA's stolen holey dollar, 1792 half dismes, and some out-of-this-world medals.

To learn more about anti-FDR items, capitals and abaci, a new mint exhibit at the Tower of London, fob loops, bob loops, fixed suspenders and some extremely angry but well-trained lions, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum