No home for India’s priceless heritage
Indian Government is at a loss where to keep ‘stolen’ national treasures worth $100 million when US sends them back. Ivan Macquisten points out a central problem of returning cultural artefacts to source countries without proper preparations.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the department of micronumismatics ...
Oxford exhibition illuminates Islamic Art and the Supernatural
Showcasing more than 100 spectacular objects from Morocco to China, “Power and Protection” is the first major exhibition to explore the supernatural in the art of the Islamic world. It can be seen at Oxford‘s Ashmolean Museum until January 15, 2017.
3rd Edition of Coinage in South-Eastern Europe 820-1396 released
Covering more than five centuries, the third edition of D.M. Metcalf’s “Coinage in South-Eastern Europe 820-1396” has been published. It explores the evidence of archaeological excavation and of several hundred coin-hoards.
2017 Coin of the Year nominees announced
World Coin News has announced the 100 nominees for the 2017 Coin of the Year awards. Australia and Canada have the most nominations in the annual Coin of the Year Award competition.
American Numismatic Society Announces 2017 Gala Honorees
On Thursday, January 12, 2017, the American Numismatic Society will hold its Annual Gala at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The society has announced to whom it will confer the honor of receiving the Trustees’ Award.
Latvia issues 5 euro silver collector coin “National Entrepreneur”
Latvijas Banka is issuing a 5 euro silver collector coin “National Entrepreneur”. This coin is dedicated to the achievements of Latvian entrepreneurs and honours their endeavour and contribution to reinforcing the economic independence.
Numismatik Lanz, D-Munich
Highlights of the upcoming Lanz Auction on 7 December 2016 include an aureus of Magna Urbica with a provenance dating back as far as 1907 and an elaborately worked Bavarian gnadenpfennig.
Heritage, HK-Hong Kong
Exceptional Asian rarities are set to star in Heritage’s Hong Kong Coin and Currency Auction. Singapore and People’s Republic of China coins take center stage at Heritage’s semi-annual Hong Kong auction, December 7-9.
Éditions V. Gadoury, MC-Monaco
In the upcoming Gadoury Auction on December 3, 2016 a large collection of gold coins will be auctioned off. Thematically, the spectrum ranges from Republican aurei to an almost complete series of Chinese Gold Pandas.