We have no new subscribers this week; our count is 2,031. I ran out of time this week and wasn't able to get in everything people sent me; I'll see if I can catch up on the backlog next week. Meanwhile, my apologies.

This week we open with one new book, a Newman Numismatic Portal update, and thoughts on the Deadwood Racketeer Nickel.Other topics this week include Furioso plates, a London dentist's token, dealer Daniel Reck, modern gold miners, and the San Francisco Mint in 1856.

To learn more about the Knights of the Golden Circle, A Historic Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, Jacob Perkins, Commemorative Half Dollar holders, medallic anthropomorphism, the Register of Dies for the Philadelphia Mint and Branch Mints, Charles E. Clapp (Sr. and Jr.), Castorland Jetons, and Canada's new coin designs, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum