Egypt’s former minister says antiquities should stay abroad
Most Egyptian artefacts held abroad were exported legally, says Egypt’s former Antiquities Minister and argues that it is in his country’s interests to leave them where they are.
Antiquities trade in Egypt
There are books we have been anticipating for years. This is one of them. It paints a detailed picture of the Egyptian antiquities trade, not black, not white, but with many shades of grey. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the book.
Auction house Hermann Historica is looking for a new owner
For more then 35 years Munich-based auction house Hermann Historica has been a specialist on Arms and Armour, Firearms, Antiquities, and much more. Now the directors are looking for an entrepreneur who will lead the firm into the future.
Boris Kochnev Memorial Seminar on Middle Eastern and Central Asian Numismatics
On March 18, 2017, the Ninth Seminar on Middle Eastern and Central Asian Numismatics in Memoriam Boris Kochnev will be held at Hofstra University. Limited to pre-modern times, the geography of papers ranges from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to the deserts of Xinjiang.
Royal Canadian Mint is offering a new silver collector coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is offering a new silver collector coin, overflowing with favourite symbols of home. Royal Canadian Mint’s “Heart of our nation” silver coin gives Canadians a great way to hold onto memories of Canada 150.
Pobjoy Mint strikes Capitol Building shaped coin
On behalf of the British Virgin Islands, Pobjoy Mint produces a 1-dollar coin in the shape of the United States’ Capitol. This unusual, low-mintage coin is a fitting tribute also to Capitol architect William Thornton, who was born in the issuing nation.
Laurens Schulman B.V. and Munthandel G. Henzen
MA-Shops is a platform for dealers of collectible items offering over 700,000 items. MA-Shops introduces two Dutch companies presenting items from the Dutch history: Laurens Schulman B.V. based in Harderwijk and Munthandel G. Henzen.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG presents Auction 393 closing on 15 March, 2017. The sale features a number of ancient coins from notable collections and a selection of world coins. More than half of the lots comprises books and other numismatically-related references as well as antiquities.
Kolbe & Fanning
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have announced their third “Buy or Bid Sale,” which begins now and will close on Wednesday, March 15. The sale focuses on modestly priced books, giving collectors an opportunity to add to their libraries at minimal cost.
William Goetzmann on “Money Changes Everything”
William Goetzmann on “Money Changes Everything”
March 2, 2017 – In the aftermath of recent financial crises, it’s easy to see finance as a wrecking...