Heidelberger Münzhandlung
From November 14 to 15, 2017, Auction 73 of the Heidelberger Münzhandlung will take place. Herbert Grün has again assembled a catalog that contains rarities in the best grades imaginable – ranging from ancient times to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Peter Rapp AG, CH-Will
The annual auction at the Switzerland-based Peter Rapp Auction House is taking place from 14-17 November 2017 in Wil. Coin collectors can look forward to an extensive selection of valuable individual pieces and sizeable collections.
Complaint against the German KGSG with the European Commission
Within the German coalition talks, the revision of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Property is also part of the agenda – as a concern of the Free Democratic Party. The law has proved to be unrealistic, which is why a complaint is pending before the European Commission.
British Museum exhibition illuminates religious beliefs
“Living with gods: peoples, places and worlds beyond” is the title of an exhibition at the London British Museum until April 8, 2018. Displaying objects from 40,000 BC to today, it highlights world faiths, traditional indigenous, archaeological and modern civil practices.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on a narrow road in Gaul ...
CCG Launches Authenticated Stamp Guaranty
Certified Collectibles Group has announced the formation of its newest member company, Authenticated Stamp Guaranty (ASG). Replicating many proven practices of NGC, PMG and CGC, ASG will provide a higher level of expertise and protection to the world of philately.
Catalogue of the coinage of Charles Ferdinand Vasa (1613-1655)
The Polish Numismatic Society has published a catalogue of the coinage of Charles Ferdinand Vasa, Prince Bishop of Breslau and Duke of Neisse. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the little book.
New international Numismatic Fair in Maastricht
From 8-10 December 2017, the first edition of the Maastricht International Fair will take place in the Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Center – a public fair for collectors, enthusiasts and investors in coins, paper money and precious metals.
Hungary commemorates Reformation’s 500th anniversary
To mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the National Bank of Hungary is issuing a silver 10,000-forint coin and a copper-nickel 2,000-forint coin. It thus also pays tribute to the Reformed Church as the country’s most influential branch of Protestantism.
Meteorite Impact – Chergach
A real meteorite fragment is embedded in each of the “Chergach Meteorite” coins, designed by CIT for the Cook Islands. The combination of several complex minting technologies and a special finish generates a surface that looks like the impact site in the Sahara desert.