Crystal Skull
CIT Coin Invest AG continues its successful “Skulls” series. This latest silver coin impresses most notably with its complex manufacturing process. Both the powerful symbolism and the new technologies used in production make this coin truly unique.
How Athens financed its art
Since ancient times, the Acropolis in Athens has been regarded as an artistic climax in European history. But even then such projects cost vast sums of money. Athens obtained this money through political extortion and its ruthlessly applied naval force.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 424 with 752 lots features once more coins and medals from the BCD, Pitchfork, and WRG Collections including a small group of Magna Graecia silver and early Imperial bronzes. The sale closes on 11 July 2018.
New Sites on World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee inscribed 19 out of 28 nominated sites on the World Heritage List. It also approved the extension of one natural site. Among the new sites is the Viking complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke in Germany, and Göbekli Tepe in Turkey.
Fake badge creates trust to impostor
A New Jersey man admitted to impersonating a federal agent with a fake ATF badge while selling counterfeit coins and bars and unlawfully importing counterfeit coins and bars into the United States. ACTF played a key role in the investigation.
Fritz Rudolf Künker honored with Eligius Award and Otto Paul Wenger Award
The German Numismatic Association and the Verband Schweizerischer Berufsnumismatiker made the same decision within the same year. Honoring his contributions to numismatics, Fritz Rudolf Künker has been granted their most prestigious awards.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the archaeological office ...
Coin collection found at Scotney Castle in Kent
A coin collection found in a castle in Kent has aroused the interest of several British numismatic experts. The 186 discovered pieces show which interesting collections can be found in some national monuments.
Les Celtes et la monnaie
An introduction to Celtic numismatics – in layman’s terms and up to date regarding the current state of research – used to be something we desired. A team made up of 33 scholars has now provided one! Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at this outstanding work.
Mint Directors Conference in Seoul 2018 – Part 4: Are we asking the right questions?
In April 2018, mint representatives from all over the world met in Seoul. They discussed current issues on the topic of coins. In this part, we report on what the Customer Task Force seeks to find out about users’ expectations of a coin.