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I've often described the the process of emptying my email inbox as trying to drain a bathtub while the faucet is still running full force. This was one of those weeks where I felt like I was drowning. But I'm alive and well and here to present another weekly issue. Some great articles here, but a number of other goodies had to get left behind. Most should appear in next week's issue.

This week we open with two numismatic literature sales, three new books. two reviews, a new numismatic website, an obituary, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include Half Cents, Continental Currency, the Manila Mint, notable numismatic thefts, Paul S. Szego, Howard Daniel, Paul Manship, Coronation medals, the founding of PCGS, ration tokens, shell bead money, the 1794 starred reverse cent, and military medals.

To learn more about the orders and decorations of Germany, metal-detecting finds, Crispus Attucks, Sophia Banks, Thomas Jefferson's inaugural medal, the Coles collection, Pakistan State Bank 10 Rupees Haj Issue and Walrus skin money, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum