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This week we open with news from NBS, one new book, two reviews, word of a bankruptcy affecting a major numismatic publisher, and the loss of two hobbyfigures.

Other topics this week include primitive money, William Barber, BEP engraver Brian Thompson, Sedwick sale highlights, a report from the Montenegro MoneyMuseum, Apollo 11 half dollars, and St. Patrick coppers.

To learn more about Cuban banknotes, cowries, Dr. Robert Chandler, Col. Steven Whitfield, Worthington Bitler, Arch Shaw, Dick Johnson, test cuts, Atochagold bars, Deserter Passes, Finnish art medals, the 2019 Mexican Libertad series, how Massachusetts created money, and the Ancient and Honorable Order of EClampus Vitus, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum