Solidus Numismatik e.K.
In their summer auctions Solidus will be offering attractive coin groups, followed by Saxon silver coins focussing on exquisite thalers and double thalers of the 19th century in top conservation. Auction 61 contains around 400 coins from the world of Islam.
The Global Art and Heritage Law Project
All countries have different cultural heritage laws. Do you need thoroughly researched first-hand information on how this subject is dealt with in let’s say Peru or Italy? Then browse the Global Art and Heritage Law Project of the Committee for Cultural Policy, available for free!
CoinHoards – a New Research Tool Developed by the ANS
The American Numismatic Society has launched CoinHoards, a new web-based, linked open data tool for research in ancient Greek numismatics and ancient economies.
The Story of the Coins and Tokens of the British World
Peter Thompson tells the story of the coins and tokens used by the British to trade across the globe, from the 15th century through to the final days of the colonies. Virtually every type of coin used in every country under British dominance is illustrated in full colour!
Roman Provincial Coinage VIII Online Available
Volume VIII of the Roman Provincial Coinage series is now online available covering all Roman provincial coinages issued during the reign of Philip (AD 244-249). You can submit feedback for the printed volume planned for 2021!
How a Piece of Space Finds Its Way onto a Coin
Meteorites have always fascinated mankind. What a great reason for putting them on collector coins! The designs of such issues are adventurous – they have unconventional shapes, are coloured and may even contain a small piece of an actual meteorite.
Numismatic Record Performances in the Style of Roger Federer
Every mint has the wish to land a coup and thus gain international attention. But what happens if they actually succeed? Using the example of the commemorative coin dedicated to Roger Federer issued at the beginning of 2020, Swissmint answers this question.
Europe Remembers – Three Countries Are Celebrating 75 Years of Freedom
Canada, Great Britain and the Netherlands, three countries that were involved in ending WWII, celebrate 75 years of freedom by issuing commemorative coins in 2020. The Royal Dutch Mint brings these coins together in the special set: Europe Remembers.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the Byzantine palace…
Cayón Numismática
In addition to the rescheduled auctions taking place on June 19 and 20, two more electronic auctions with a combined number of 1362 lots will be held by Cayón Numismática. While auction 64 is all about paper money, auction 65 is an auction of gold coins.