Vatican Coins and Medals
Today we review two books that could not be more different: one of them is a magnificent volume on papal medals, the other a catalogue of modern Vatican coins issued between 1929 and 1978. Ursula Kampmann took a look at both of them.
CDN Publishing Acquires The Banknote Book
CDN Publishing acquired The Banknote Book, the major reference book for world paper money edited by Owen Linzmayer. It covers more than 71,000 different bank note types and varieties.
Dirty Money: Lingwell Gate’s Roman Coin Moulds
Between c.1695 and the 1830s hundreds of Roman clay coin moulds were found at Lingwell Gate in the United Kingdom. They were used to create illegal cast copies of Roman silver coins and are an important clue to forgery in the ancient world as Emily Tilley says.
YAMANA Norio is the New President of Japan Mint
YAMANA Norio was appointed as new President of Japan Mint, the State mint of Japan. He took over this position in April 2021. Mr. Yamana is an experienced leading figure with numerous positions in Japan’s National Tax Agency and Ministry of Finance.
MDC Conference Definitely Postponed
The Mint Directors Conference 2020 was postponed due to the COVID pandemic without a new date or location. Now both has been decided upon and attendees have to be very patient until the next meeting.
Pobjoy’s New Flamingo Bullion Coins
Pobjoy Mint has minted a new 2021 silver bullion coin featuring flamingos and for the first time produced in a unique reverse frosted background. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government and is also available in gold options.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the vicinity of Rome …
Cayón Subastas
On 10th June Cayón Subastas will be selling the 3rd part of the extraordinary Collection of Spanish Medieval Coins. The sale features 622 lots of rare coins from Alfonso XI (1312) to Fernando V (1460) and others.
Will Expelled Atoll Inhabitants Receive Collector Coins as Compensation?
In 1966, the United Kingdom leased the Chagos Archipelago to the USA, which established a military base there. The inhabitants were forcibly removed. Now they are suing for £1 billion in compensation – to be paid in collector coins.
Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Solidus Numismatik presents 585 selected coins from antiquity to modern times, including some rarities and pieces of outstanding quality. Among the top lots are two extremely rare Medieval denarii of the bishopric Utrecht.