Virtual Tour of “Faces of Power” Exhibition
Since summer 2017 the Israel Museum has been showing the exhibition “Faces of Power” of Roman gold coins. Now the museum has published an amazing 360 degree virtual tour in combination with an audio guide.
New book describes the “The Journey of the Insignia”
Celebrating 200 years of the coronation of King Joao VI in 2018, the latest book by awarded author Antonio M. Trigueiros focuses on two Royal brothers fighting their “war of insignia” in 19th century Brazil and Portugal.
TEFAF announces changed opening dates
The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht has announced that its opening dates for the upcoming exhibition in March have changed. There now will be an “Early Access Day” for selected VIP card holders before the Preview Day, the TEFAF administration has announced.
CSNS announces program and speakers for 2018 Anniversary Convention
From 24-28 April 2018, the Central States Numismatic Society will hold its Anniversary Convention in Chicago. It features an auction as well as an educational forum for which the Society has now announced the key speakers. The Convention hotel is almost sold out.
Sexual harassment in the numismatic world?
Mitch Ernst, president-elect of Central States Numismatic Society, expresses himself clearly on what we should do regarding sexual harassment: we must not tolerate it but be prepared to act. This is why he has a special educational offering at the CSNS April convention.
Euro banknote counterfeiting remains low in second half of 2017
The European Central Bank (ECB) published its numbers about faked Euro-banknotes found during the second half of 2017. The numbers continue to be very low.
Royal Canadian Mint solves white spot issue
Little white spots on silver bullion coins are an unwelcome but common occurrence, especially in a variety of modern coins. The Canadian Royal Mint now claims to have found a solution how to prevent these “milk spots”.
US Mint releases first coin in new platinum proof coin series
The United States Mint has opened sales for the 2018 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin. It is the first release in the three-year series that features all new obverse designs on a one ounce, 99.95 percent platinum proof coin each year.
New Titanium coin features the Coconut Crab
A rather unusual heraldic animal is to be found on one of the newest coins issued by the British Pobjoy Mint: The Coconut Crab, the largest land-living crab, represents the British Indian Ocean Territory as it is indigenous to both the Indian and the Pacific Ocean.
Münzen & Medaillen GmbH, D-Weil am Rhein
On February 15 and 16, 2018 in auction 46 Münzen & Medaillen GmbH will offer a collection of Greek coins, a fine run of Celtic issues, and late-Roman coins from the Weder collection. In addition the library of Hans-Jörg Kellner will be on sale.