Wayne Homren

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This week we open with information on an upcoming literature sale by Ray Czahor, a new book announcement, and some background on the research behind the new Augsburger/Orosz book on The Secret History of the U.S. Mint.

Other topics include wire rims and related features, the Bank of Greece Museum, damascened medals, and numismatic personalities including Herbert Ives and the strong-willed woman who built the British Museum's stunning collection of early U.S. and colonial coins.

To learn more about Hy Hintermeister, left- and right-handed coin engravers, Leper colony coin albums, and a Nobel Prize medal in chocolate, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Numismatic Bibliomania Society