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This week we open with two new books, two reviews, and the loss of a longtime NBS member. Other topics this week include the John Reich Journal, riot medals, tasteless coin designs, NeilShafer, ANA President L. W. Hoffecker, Medallic Art Company, and the Liberty Seated cent.

To learn more about Dr. Augustine Shurtleff, Latvian banknotes, Ingle system scrip, bangles, Territory of Florida scrip, the British stencil artist Penny, the Atomic Age medal, and that weird"alien" coin, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum