International Coin Design Competition 2018
The Japan Mint will hold the International Coin Design Competition 2018 with the objective of encouraging creativity and enhancing the artistry of coin designs.
The Royal Mint commemorates the First World War
In association with Imperial War Museums, the Royal Mint has created a 6-coin set in commemoration of WWI. The gold and silver coins honor some of the British heroes of the time like Lawrence of Arabia, women in the workforce and the Royal Air Force.
Leopard Seal Appears on new Ice Grey Titanium Coin by Pobjoy
British Pobjoy Mint continues the popular Titanium animal series of coins. The most recent version depicts the Leopard Seal – one of the world’s top predators.
Social justice – No revolt in the Roman Empire
Of course there were revolts in the Roman Empire: everybody has heard of the uprising of the confederates in Italy, or the Jewish wars … But, for nearly 200 years, there was a long period of peace. In this film, we will tell you how the Romans achieved this.
Jongeling Numismatic Consultancy, NL-Utrecht
Jongeling Numismatic Consultancy offers an extensive selection of medals by Belgian medallist Pierre Theunis (1883-1950) in their online shop at fixed prices. All medals offered come from a private collection.
Cayón Numismática, E-Madrid
Cayón Subastas will hold another auction “out of the order” in Madrid, Spain, on 3 July 2018. Four collections will be on offer with Iberian denarii, rare pesetas like a 5 pesetas 1809 of which only three specimens are known, and a gold collection.
Cayón Numismática, E-Madrid
Cayón Subastas hold a sale in Madrid on July 3, 2018. About 1,000 lots were distributed in four parts. Almost 250 lots were made up by a very important collection of Iberian denarii. Top lot was an extremely rare Gerona 1809 Spanish silver crown which realised 32,400 euros.
Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Solidus Numismatik offers 272 lots from ancient to modern times in their Premium Auction 31 on 30 June. Besides unusual variants the highlights are a presumably unpublished Milaresion of Justinian II and a previously unpublished asper from the Genoese colony Licostomo.
Donald Trump in the tradition of ancient emperors
The meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un took place after all. Prior to this summit, a medal minted on this occasion had led to controversial debates. This is, however, quite a common procedure that dates to back antiquity.
Congressman Wants Bank Secrecy Act to Regulate Art Trade
Against the backdrop of the fight against money laundering, a Republican Congressman has laid a draft bill before the House of Representatives which could hurt art and coin collectors financially.