The Monetary History of the USA.
In this series we tell you the monetary history of the United States of America – of course using coins. Starting with the foundation of the nation until the 1980s. Follow us into the land of opportunity! Here you can find all parts of the series.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the study of a very hip artist ...
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 460 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices.
The Monetary History of the USA. Part 1: Times of War
The birth of the United States of America was anything but peaceful. Two major wars were necessary so that the nation as we know it today could emerge: the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Dallas, Texas
Rock H. Currier was one of the most legendary mineral collectors of the last 50 years. His collection of 322 specimens comprises some gigantic items like a Topaz weighing impressive 3.28 kg, and other world-class material.
Robbery in Wild West-Style
About $2.5 million worth of gold coins and watches were stolen from the Mexican Mint. The armed robbers entered the shop of the Mint Museum in Mexico City at gunpoint and carried their haul away in a trolley case.
A CoinsWeekly Special Issue for the Sberatel in Prague
From 6 to 7 September 2019, the Sberatel will take place in Prague. It is the largest collector’s fair in Central and Eastern Europe. On this occasion, CoinsWeekly issues a free publication in Czech.
Eightieth Birthday of Walter Grasser
The Bavarian numismatist Walter Grasser considered himself a mediator between coin museums, dealers and collectors. In the 70ies his books were numismatic bestsellers. Matthias Barth offers his congratulations on the occasion of Walter Grasser’s 80th birthday.
The Bank of England: 325 Years, 325 Objects
The Bank of England will celebrate its 325th anniversary this July with a story-filled exhibition. Objects include banknote designs, the earliest notes and 19th century forgeries. Also featured: The newly-commissioned floral banknote sculpture by artist Justine Smith.
Homo Ludens – or why Toy Money belongs in the British Museum
Playing with Money – that is the title of a small display that can be visited until 29 September 2019 in the British Museum. A small but fundamental book on the topic of games involving money written by Robert Bracey coincides with the exhibition. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.