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Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at a new service company’s ...
Coin Hoard Discovered in Pilgrims’ Hostel in Israel
A hoard of coins from the Byzantine epoch was revealed in Israel beneath the ruins of a building that was part of a large complex. Apparently it served Christian pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem and the coins give clues to its story.
Banknotes of Persia
The catalogue of the first series of banknotes of the Imperial Bank of Persia is the result of years of research by a scholar and collector, who had specialised in banknotes from the Middle East. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the publication.
ID training day on Medieval coinage
On May 15, 2017 the British Museum will hold the Money and Medals Network Training Day on the identification of Medieval coinage. With places limited, the free event is open to anyone involved with Medieval coins in UK museums and other public institutions.
Coincraft welcomes four new staff members
Coincraft, one of the oldest and largest coin dealers in the U.K., has announced the appointment of four new members of staff and the launch of its new website with over 3,000 products available now and another 10,000 to be added by the end of the year.
Royal Mint reveals designs for new coins
The Royal Mint presents all planned coins and coin designs of 2017. The headliner for 2017 is the new bi-metal 12-sided £1 coin but it is sided by other interesting coin motifs.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Schaumburg, IL
Historic 1866 Double Eagle is one of only ten known examples, survived an attempted theft, was donated to a Valparaiso church and now could bring $300,000 or more when offered by Heritage Auctions on April 27, 2017.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 465 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices.
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt
Two important private collections of ancient coins will be part of Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. auction no. 419 on 27 and 28 April 2017: one with an iconographic-topical focus, the other chronological and geographic.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Chicago (IL)
Heritage’s Platinum Night session held in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society Convention, featuring the finest numismatic material, is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, April 27.