Wayne Homren

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This week we open with a review by John and Nancy Wilson of a new book on Chinese coinage.Other topics include the latest issue of The Numismatist, Islamic numismatics, collector Lammot DuPont, and Howard Berlin's travelogue from London and Germany.

To learn more about Yale's numismatic book collection, the medals of expressionist artists Karl Goetz, Walther Eherbac and others, the Bentley Collection of British gold sovereigns, 45 mule-drawn wagons full of Spanish bullion arriving at the Tower Mint, Alakchick Clam Shell money, and the cost of gin to get dead drunk on, read on.Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren (whomren@gmail.com)
Numismatic Bibliomania Society