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This week we open with a new issue of our print journal, literature sales from Kolbe & Fanning and CNG, two new books, and more on colonial aechaeologist Noël Hume.

Other topics this week include the 1917-1919 suspension of U.S. gold coin production, collector C.F. Günther, the Butler Colored Troops medal, a rare gold angel of Edward V, the 1976 bicentennial coinage, the "Zulu" medal and copies of Hobo Nickels.

To learn more about Dr. John A. Muscalus, John Drury, punch-marked coins of India, the next Newman Numismatic Portal user forum, Arabic numeral dates, lunette medals, the Cracker-Jack King, the 1856 "Buck-Cannon" campaign medal, the "United States 'Talent' " of 1896 and shaving in the Old treasury Vault, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum