Latvian Bank Dedicates Commemorative Coin to Latgalian Pottery
Latgalian pottery is part of the Latvian Cultural Canon and has become one of the most striking examples of Latvian culture. A perfect reason for the Latvian Bank to issue a 2 euro commemorative coin “Latgalian Ceramics”.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the drugstore on Mount Olympus…
Rare Coins, RU-Moscow
Rare Coins Moscow Auction 24 will be offering again many rare coins of high quality with a focus on Russian coins. Among the many rarities there is also a probably unique 1 Ruble 1890 starting at $260,000.
Michael Matzke (1966-2020)
Michael Matzke, Curator of Numismatics at the Basel Historical Museum died on 20 May 2020 after a long and serious illness. Ursula Kampmann commemorates a friend.
Naville Numismatics
Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 58 features a selection of 790 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. Highlights include a rare decadrachm or 50 Litrae of Syracuse.
Roma Numismatics
Roma Numismatics’ E-Sale 72, held in association with Dutch Numismatic Auction by Agora Numismatiek (Amsterdam), features 2,033 lots of Ancient, Islamic and World coins.
Caught Between all Stools: Simon V of Lippe
From 22 to 26 June 2020, the Summer Auction Sales 337-338 take place in Osnabrück. In this article, we will introduce you to one of the pieces from the upcoming auctions: a guldengroschen of 1528, minted on behalf of Simon V of Lippe, who had just become count.
Online Exhibition “Barbarian Tsunami”
The National Museum in Szczecin and the University of Warsaw organised an exhibition dedicated to the dramatic epoch known as Migration period. The exhibition has been presented in 12 museums in Poland. Now you can enjoy this entertaining display online!
Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman World
Paweł Gołyźniak’s new book analyses how engraved gems cast light on propaganda and self-advertising actions performed by Roman political leaders. There’s a lot to learn for coin enthusiasts, too, as you can find numerous references to Roman and Augustan coinage.
Stack’s Bowers Acquires Carter Numismatics
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired Carter Numismatics Incorporated. Jason Carter joins Stack’s Bowers as executive vice president.