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This week we open with a numismatic literature sale, four new books, a periodical issue, a new publication award, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, and more.

Other topics this week include Inaugural medals, Australian & New Zealand tokens, the 1894-S dime, medal artists, coin pie crimpers, the 1921 Silver Dollar Coin Anniversary Act, Hobo Nickelfakes, C. Wyllys Betts, auction lots, the zero cents no-tip coin, and apothecary weights.

To learn more about Alexander Hamilton, responsible 'Minthood', medallist Heidi Wastweet, J. Oliver Amos, Dick Johnson, coins as machine parts, Teddy Roosevelt dimes, the Man in the Hairdo, theSyphilis medal, Kookie Koins, Mars coins, brick collectors and Basic Intergluteal Numismatics, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum