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This week we open with a plan to simulcast events from the ANA convention, one new book, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from E-Sylum readers, and more.

Other topics this week include the ANA Summer Seminar, the Greater Cincinnati Coin Expo, electrotypes, Elmer Sears, W. L. Ormsby, Max Brail, auction previews, my numismatic diary, some interesting coin hoards, pandemic challenge coins, and a money-covered Penacola pub.

To learn more about Forrest Fenn's treasure, Mint Superintendent Daniel M. Fox, Thomas Simon's edge lettering, The Coin Collector, the Foundation for Numismatic Education, the Warrington Faker, Sherwood Boyd, the Republic of Texas, C.B. Miller's Restaurant, and whirling dervishes, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum