Jean-Baptiste Giard (1932-2018)
Jean-Baptiste Giard the eminent scholar of Roman Imperial numismatics passed away. His colleague Michel Amandry summarizes his substantial contribution to our knowledge of numismatics.
Royal Australian Mint looks back at 25 years of iconic Kangaroo Series
The popular Kangaroo Series, produced by the Royal Australian Mint, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018. The series has featured artistic depictions of Australia’s iconic kangaroo since 1993. Take a look at how the designs changed through time.
New book on English Silver Crowns
In his new book author Michael Day discusses the history of the English Silver Crowns, starting from the first in 1551, until the present day.
NLG Announces New Award Categories for 2018
The Numismatic Literary Guild has substantially revised its annual awards competition categories for 2018 and beyond. In order to bring the guild into the 21st century the new rules acknowledge the importance of online media.
Sandra Hanington to resign as CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint
Sandra Hanington resigns from her post as CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint as of July 1st, 2018. According to the press release, she is doing so in order to improve her work-life balance. The mint’s problems throughout the last three years remain unmentioned.
David J. Ryder sworn in as 39th United States Mint Director
The United States Senate has confirmed President Trump’s nominee, David J. Ryder, as the 39th director of the United States Mint.
Italy celebrates 900th Anniversary of the Cathedral of Pisa
900 years ago the Cathedral of Pisa was consecrated. On this occasion Italy has issued a 5 Euro commemorative coin portraying the Baptistery, the Leaning Tower and Pisa Medieval Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
News from San Marino
San Marino offers two new stamp and coin sets. Furthermore, there will be a 5 Euro commemorative coin on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day 2018.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 421 features 828 lots with Seleukid issues from the MNL Collection and an exquisite array of Roman Republican issues mostly in silver from the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection. The sale closes on 30 May 2018.
Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 40 features a selection of 840 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The auction will close on 27 May 2018.