To Spain! Part 2: Tarragona
Have you ever been to Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco, former capital of the Province Hispania Tarraconensis? If you haven’t, you definitely need to put this one on your bucket list. I fell in love with the city.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, one week before the deadline of the auction catalogue ...
Benjamin “Ben” Bell (1976-2017)
Numismatist Benjamin “Ben” Bell died on 10 April 2017 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer, as World Numismatics has announced.
The coinage of Ephesus
The coinage of Ephesus from Roman Imperial times is central to the understanding of provincial numismatics. Stefan Karwiese has been working on it for many years. Now, he presents a commentary volume to his controversial catalog. Ursula Kampmann took a look.
Krakow Conference on Coinage in Imperial Space
On June 28-July 2, 2017, a numismatic conference will be held in The Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum, Krakow. Experts in their fields will focus on the issue if there was continuity or change from the Acheamenid to Hellenistic kingdoms.
New Zealand Conference and Bourse
50 years ago New Zealand changed to decimal currency. To celebrate, the Numismatic Society of Auckland and The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand are hosting a Conference and Bourse over 14-17 July 2017 in Auckland with many international speakers.
British coins honor Royal Platinum Wedding Anniversary
On the occasion of the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, Pobjoy Mint releases a series of commemorative coins. On behalf of various issuing countries, the editions feature some of the most memorable moments of the Royal Couple.
Mongolian Nature – Roaring Deer
The Roaring Deer completes Coin Invest Trust’s popular and multiple-times internationally distinguished Mongolian Nature series issued by Mongolia. The fifth issue features a red deer, on the silver coin in the shape of a cut-out silhouette in the style of the series.
To Spain! (2017)
In spring 2017 Ursula Kampmann visited southern Spain. Follow her on that journey through her travelog to famous places like the Alhambra or Granada, to less known sites and also to numismatic insider tipps that you won't find in any normal travel guide.
Finland withdraws collector coins
After massive criticism on the internet, the initial coin of the 100 Years of Finnish Independence series has been withdrawn before being released. Designed by Ilka Suppanen, the 5-euro-collector coin features a firing squad.