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No, he had both Germanic and Hebrew names. When he was born in Russia (as Lithuania was in between existence at this point), his parents named him אביגדור בן גרשון (as is written on his tombstone, ju… (View Post)

I'll be there (assuming the show goes on). I'm giving a talk during the MCA meeting on Saturday, 12pm. @philographer, as a car-less New Yorker, you should join the ANS as a member! (if you … (View Post)

This is not true, but was invented by a Dr. Rackus for a 1929 article in The Numismatist. Rackus was attempting to "Lithuanianize" Brenner's name in the wake of the democratic/authorit… (View Post)

@Russell12's set is of 1¢ through 50¢. (View Post)

It's a siege coin, so it was likely made in haste. The quicker the better. The need for any coinage superseded the need for round coinage. (View Post)