Wayne Homren

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This week we open with two updates from Kolbe & Fanning, two articles on numismatic digitization, a new book, a revived journal, and one book review. Other topics include world paper money author Albert Pick, the 1776 New Jersey State Treasury raid, the creation of the dollar sign, numismatic mentors and the Institute of Numismatic Authenticators.

To learn more about Thesaurus Morellianus, Crumbs for Antiquarians, the Western Pennsylvania Numismatic Society, American Arts medals, the undercover barmaid, artist J.S.G. Boggs, Canadian numismatist Thomas Wilson, Col. Green's 1845 Proof Set, the numismatic beer can opener, Sons of (the Copper) Beeches and Prof. Andre's Alpine Choir, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum