Pobjoy Celebrates the Naming of the RRS Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough is familiar to all those who love the BBC nature documentaries. He was honoured by naming a research ship after him. Pobjoy Mint has released a silver coin to perpetuate the naming ceremony.
Cracking Coin, Gromit!
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new commemorative coin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Britain’s favourite double acts Wallace & Gromit. Inspired by the original short film, the coin features a Latin inscription, which translates to ‘cracking cheese’.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a bathroom ...
…This Was My Own Innovation. It Had Never Been Done Before.
A few days after completing the 12th year of his reign, Mughal Emperor Jahangir had a series of twelve gold mohurs minted. They feature the twelve zodiac signs. In its auction 11, auction house Numismatica Genevensis SA is able to present the largest ensemble of coins from this series that has ever been on offer.
Cayón Numismática
Cayón Numismática offers nearly 1,811 lots from a collection formed in the 1960s and 1970s that covered almost all numismatic fields with a focus on Spanish coins and medals.
Big Data Tells Intimate Stories
The newly acquired lead seals of the Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine seal collection contain unexpected imageries and many belonged to people that had been left out of standard histories of the period. This is why the collection is essential to research of the period.
Big News from the Paper Money Fair
Since 1997, every year the Paper Money Fair – one of the world’s most important banknote fairs – takes place in Valkenburg in the Netherlands. But soon, visitors have to expect a fundamental change.
The Legacy of Grand Prince George Mikhailovich Romanov
The exhibition "A Princely Numismatist. Grand Prince George Mikhailovich Romanov. Fate and Legacy" of the International Numismatic Club Museum in Moscow displays unique exhibits from the collection of this important collector.
Henrik Holt Christensen Joins Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Henrik Holt Christensen has joined Stack’s Bowers Galleries as Consignment Director of Europe. Mr. Christensen will focus on expanding the firm’s European network and growing its World Paper Money department.
Trade journal OZeAN Offers Access to Open Data and 3D Scans
The numismatic Open Access online journal OZeAN (Online Journal on Ancient Numismatics) promises a rapid publication of research results and the integration of state-of-the-art technology to complement scientific texts.