Switzerland’s Most Precious Coins
From 2 to 12 May 2017, the international auction house Rapp, with Chaponnière & Firmenich SA, will present L’EXCELLENCE SUISSE in Wil. Exhibiting the most rare coins, it tells the story of Switzerland’s coins and documents the creation of the Swiss Franc.
Ninth Edition of “Gold Coins of the World” Published
Descending from the groundbreaking work by Robert Friedberg, the 9th edition of “Gold Coins of the World” is available. Written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg, the unique standard reference calls on the expertise of more than 100 numismatic specialists.
2017 ICOMON Meeting – Call for Papers
For the XXIV ICOMON 2017 Conference at Jakarta from September 3-9, 2017, Museum Bank Indonesia invites members, academia, professionals and public. Papers related to the theme “Money and Banking Museums: from display to engagement” are welcome.
Greek and Roman Numismatics Summer School in Athens
The Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation organises its first Summer School on Ancient Greek and Roman Numismatics, to take place at its premises in Athens, from 3 to 12 July 2017. A visiting scholar will develop a special topic.
Australian coin honors motor racing legend Brabham
The Royal Australian Mint devotes a commemorative coin to motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham. The green and gold track on the coin recalls Brabham becoming the one and only Formula 1 driver to ever win a World Championship in a car of his own construction.
Fidel Castro
On behalf of Mongolia, Coin Invest Trust dedicates two commemorative coins to recently deceased Fidel Castro. The relief of the silver edition is especially high and rich in detail thanks to smartminting© technology. The gold edition impresses with its diameter.
Savoca Coins
Neben der monatlich stattfindenden eLive-Auktion hat nun das junge Auktionshaus simultan seine erste Premium Auktion veröffentlicht. Die Auktion umfasst 98 sorgfältig ausgewählte Stücke, wobei griechische Münzen mehr als die Hälfte aller Lose umfassen.
Green sea turtle with numismatic insides
A turtle in Thailand had to have surgery because it was dragging its leg behind, swimming. The doctors found something wildly unexpected in her stomach: 5 kilograms of coins. The animal had swallowed 915 coins.
Handover at the FENAP
Dr. Hubert Lanz has been chairman of the Federation of European Numismatic Trade Associations for many years. Now he has handed over his office to a younger successor.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on a field trip to a Roman site ...