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This week we open with a new issue of The Asylum, new publication offerings from Kolbe & Fanning, two new books, a new journal, and more.

Other topics this week include updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, primitive money collector Howard Gibbs, Fugio cents in Lucite, impressed designs, ancient engraved gems, the Dubai coinsmuseum, the 1913 sandblast proof double eagle, and the John W, Adams collection of Comitia Americana medals.

To learn more about coins of the fisherman, George Dixon's lucky gold coin, the Historical Medal Journal, Connecticut Coppers, the Quetzal bird over volcano and radiant sun countermark,Stack's Bowers' new location in NYC, and French Provincial Belle Epoche medals, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum