A Celebration of Cooperation
The 47th International Coin Fair in Zurich was once again a great success for coin dealers and collectors from all over the world. This year, one common idea prevailed: mutual appreciation and respect. Leonie Schulze reports on the convention.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a Roman domus ...
Émigré Medallists in Britain
The British Museum presents a new exhibition called “Witnesses: émigré medallists in Britain”, which can be visited until April 7, 2019. The focused exhibition uncovers the invaluable role played by artists from abroad in the development of British medallic art.
Traditions through Empires: Cities of Asia Minor and their Coin Images
The first conference of Visual Languages of Ancient Coins will discuss the iconographic traditions of selected cities in Asia Minor from the archaic period to Late Antiquity. It will take place at the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy in Munich on December 7-8, 2018.
Exploring the Complexity of Gender Roles in the Ancient World
On November 29-30, 2018, the international workshop “Gender Numismatics. Fluid Identities and Ancient Coinage” will take place in Tübingen. The aim is to explore the potential of gendered perspectives as critical tools for analyzing ancient coins.
Perth Mint App Gives Investors the Midas Touch
The Perth Mint recently launched a new smartphone app. At the touch of a button, or rather, a smartphone screen, investors now have access to a unique platform which makes it possible to securely buy, store, and sell gold via digital certificates.
Villa Pisani on Silver Coin
The Italian Zecca dello Stato has released another commemorative coin in its “Italy of Arts” series. This time, it features the majestic Villa Pisani located in Veneto as well as its beautiful gardens and famous hedge maze.
Meteorite Impacts: Erfoud Meteorite NWA 6827
The latest issue of the successful „Meteorite Impacts“ series featuring a small piece of the Erfoud Meteorite represents a new dimension in minting technology. As a matter of fact, CIT Coin Invest had to develop a suitable packaging due to the crater’s sculptural depth.
The great Queen Salote Tupou III
Modern coins rarely depict rulers as whole-body figures. There are good reasons why Queen Salote Tupou of Tonga is depicted that way. She was 1.91 m tall and therefore physically a “big” queen. And taking into consideration what she achieved for her country, one can also figuratively call her a big queen.
Graspable Testimonies – Testimonies to Piety from Another Time: Part 1
On 16 October, 2014, the Werner Jaggi Collection will be sold. It is the largest collection of numismatic testimonies on religious beliefs and customs the market has ever seen. Here you will find information, why these pieces were made and what can be seen on some interesting pieces.