Kolbe & Fanning
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers are offering a wide-ranging selection of books on ancient, world and U.S. numismatics. This 426-lot sale features particularly notable American auction catalogues, many of them rarely encountered.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the dedication of the cathedral…
Künker’s Berlin Auction in Films
On 31 January 2020 Auction house Künker will be offering many special collections and rarities from various fields of numismatic interest. Watch the highlights of Künker’s Berlin Auction in these films.
Vienna’s Salvator Medals
Among the wealth of interesting objects from the Holy Roman Empire offered by auction house Künker in this year’s Berlin Auction, you can find a small series of so-called Salvator medals. Even though they are called medals, they actually should be classified as coins.
Roman Gold Jewels With Postumus Coins Missing From France’s National Library
The Bibliothèque Nationale de France has reported missing three pendants with gold coins of the Roman emperor Postumus. They had been stored in a secured stock. The police investigate.
What Should Be Discussed at the International Numismatic Congress?
You can now register to attend the International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw via the online “Pre-Registration” form. In addition, you, and anyone else, can submit proposals for themes you think should be discussed in workshops and round tables at the event.
The Celtic Coins of Riegel am Kaiserstuhl
Did you know that the main trade hub of the Celts was located at the Upper Rhine? Archaeologists found 46 settlements between Basel and Karlsruhe! And a hoard of gold coins. Falko Weis wrote a monograph about it. Ursula Kampmann took a look at the book.
Application For MDC Awards Open
The Mint Directors Conference hosts two prestigious sets of industry awards – the Coin Awards, and the Packaging Awards. There are still some days left for mints to apply for the competition. The winner will be announced during MDC 2020 in South Africa.
Frank Klingemann New Managing Director at Schuler
On January 1, 2020, Frank Klingemann took over the management of the Industry division at Schuler. The Industry expert is now responsible for mechanical single presses, blanking lines, electro mobility and coin minting.
50 Years of Australia’s Indian Pacific Train
In 1970 the Indian Pacific became the first direct train to cross the Australian continent. The Royal Australian Mint is celebrating this event of 50 years ago, with a new coloured 50 cent coin depicting the iconic Australian train.