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This week we open with one new book, two book publication histories by Dennis Tucker, a new periodical issue, three obituaries, new content on the NewmanNumismatic Portal, and a new approach to computer understanding of ancient coin images.

Other topics this week include Numismatic News, dealer S. K. Harzfeld, the ANA Pittsburgh National Money Show, multiple auction previews, readerqueries, the new Stephen Hawking coin, and a new ban on cashless stores.

To learn more about woodpecker scalp money, Rare Coin Review, fippence, the falsification of ancient coins, erotic tesserae, brothel tokens, theArmada medal, coins of the Valerianic Dynasty, the Pugachev rouble, rhyming inscriptions, blundered inscriptions, and the Esperantist Checking Bank, read on.Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum