Wayne Homren

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A wide swath of the U.S. was subjected to heavy storms over the weekend. We had a couple shutters blow off our house here in Virginia and had damage to the canopy of our kids' playhouse, but luckily we had no serious damage and didn't lose our power. But many people nearby are still without power and are camping out in malls, shelters and office buildings. The storm was felt in Ohio, too. David Fanning of Kolbe & Fanning writes:

This week we open with a note on NBS events at the upcoming Philadelphia ANA show, three new books, and three numismatic society publications. Other topics include collectors Herbert Dietz, Martin Kortjohn and Louis Eliasberg, the Stolen Valor Act, and medallist Julio Kilenyi.

To learn more about the 1838-O Half Dollar, the Oriental Numismatic Society, the new exhibit and tour of the Philadelphia Mint and Montroville W. Dickeson's panorama, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum