Wayne G. Sayles
Wayne G. Sayles (born March 8, 1943) is an American numismatist and author, who specializes in ancient numismatics, especially coins of Cilicia, which is located in modern-day Turkey. He is a numismatic and military author, having published or contributed to hundreds of books, articles, and papers. Biography Sayles was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Wayne F. and Betty J. Sayles. He attended Horicon High School, and upon graduation in 1961 enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. His time in the Air Force included training in Communications-Electronics Maintenance at Keesler AFB, MS, and station assignments in Gander, Newfoundland; Fort Bragg, NC; McCoy AFB, FL; San Isidro AB, Dominican Republic; Incirlik AB, Turkey and McClellan AFB, CA. In 1972 he was commissioned as an officer, following completion (with honors) of Officer's Training School. Following assignments included Commander, 2081st Comm Sq. Goodfellow AFB, TX; Maintenance Control Officer, 2140th Comm Group, Athens, Greece; Commander, Detachment 15, 2140th Comm Gp., Levkas, Greece; Advisor, Air National Guard and USAF Reserve, seven north central states; Team Chief, Air Force Communications Command Inspector General, Scott AFB, IL. His interest in coins of Cilicia was born during his tour of duty in Turkey. In 1986 Wayne founded the monthly