Former President Obama Receives Bronze Medals For Each Term in Office
On January 17, 2017 Treasury and U.S. Mint leaders presented bronze medals to former President Barack Obama. Emblemizing his terms in office, the two presidential medals depict his portrait and portions of memorable speeches from the time of his presidency.
Davissons Ldt., USA-New York
Davissons Ltd. presents Auction 36, 450 lots including some amazing coins, closing February 22. Exceptional and unusual coins, tokens, and medals from Ancient Greece and Rome, the United Kingdom and the World.
Welcome to Iran! Part 13: Home at Zarathustra’s
The penultimate episode of the numismatic diary brings us to Yazd, the centre of the fire cult. We visit the towers of silence, the famous fire temple, and of course we can’t get around Nietzsche altogether...
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the Mint of Rome ...
PNG advises caution against “Trump Coins”
The Professional Numismatists Guild advises buyers to be wary of so-called “Trump Coins” and to not take them as truly rare coins. Despite how they are being advertised, they are neither legal tender nor a great investment.
Funds raised to acquire the Hoard of King Alfred
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has raised the £1.35 million required to purchase the hoard of King Alfred the Great discovered in Oxfordshire in 2015. Support was provided by the National Lottery through a Heritage Lottery Fund, Art Fund and private contributors.
The collection of mining coins and medals of Karl Ritter von Ernst
Bernhard Prokisch has published his new catalogue. It is a collection of mining coins and medals which will not only be available in print but also digitally. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the catalogue.
The Royal Mint and WPIC partner on new platinum investment products
The Royal Mint and the World Platinum Investment Council announced to partner on a new range of platinum investment products. Marking the Mint’s first bullion platinum offering, the partnership aims to stimulate investor demand for physical platinum worldwide.
Australian coin commemorates sinking of “SS Vyner Brooke”
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the “SS Vyner Brooke”, the Royal Australian Mint struck a 20 cent commemorative coin to recognise the story of this devastating but also inspiring struggle for survival.
Owner of the Pocking gold trove found
In the summer of 2016, children discovered a gold treasure worth 250,000 euros while playing. Only days before the official period would have expired, the owner unexpectedly came forward.