Hoard of Byzantine Gold Coins Found at Banias
The Israel Antiquities Authority has found 44 Byzantine gold coins during an excavation at Banias. The spectacular hoard takes us back to a very dramatic time when Muslim conquerors overran this area.
Romans, Gauls and Germanic Tribes in Switzerland
Gauls, Germanic tribes, and Romans: In antiquity, different cultures came together where Basel’s located today. This did not always occur peacefully. The Antikenmuseum Basel dedicates an exhibition to this subject – set up in a particularly playful way.
John Feigenbaum Selected as Next PNG Executive Director
Robert Brueggeman has been Executive Director of the Professional Numismatists Guild for 27 years. In 2023 he will retire and John Feigenbaum was chosen as his successor. The Greysheet editor already gave a clear statement on potential members.
SINCONA Takes a Stand On Russian Numismatics
Is it legitimate to trade with Russian coins? At least since Russia’s attack on the Ukraine this is an open question. Jürg Richter, managing director and auctioneer of SINCONA, has commented on the subject before the start of the SINCONA autumn auctions.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame Honors Photojournalist Ruth Gruber
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal 2022 honors photojournalist, author and public servant Ruth Gruber. CoinsWeekly readers receive a special discount.
Digital Mint Invites Collectors to Create Digital Collectibles
The collector app Coiniverse offers a method for coin collectors to create their own collectible digital coin in an app. These Non-Fungible Tokens will exist only in a digital form.
This is the 2023 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design
The US Mint presented the new reverse design for the 2023 Native American $1 Coin. It will honor American ballerina Maria Tallchief and American Indians in ballet.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Delphi …
The Most Important Swiss Coin with the Most Beautiful City View
On 14 November 2022, Numismatica Genevensis will auction off a 20-fold Basel ducat of 1741 with the exceptional grade of MS65PL. It depicts the most beautiful Basel city view one could imagine. The estimate is CHF 600,000.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, taking care of the mythological pets …