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This week we open with a 2025 NBS Symposium topic, three new books, a periodical, two obituaries, a retirement, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include Greek coin art, Roman Republic coins, the Dickin Medal, Jacob Perkins, auction previews, the Common Cents Act, and paper money from Rhode Island, Pinetucky, and the Falkland Islands.

To learn more about the "Mendacious" prank, the Kunindas and their coins, Judy, the prisoner of war dog, Q. David Bowers, John Mercanti, Holey Dollars, rims, Gobrecht silver dollars, Midgard Serpent pennies, Classical Numismatic Group, and Dealing With Nonsense Online, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum