Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün, D-Heidelberg
In the autumn of 2016, Heidelberger Münzhandlung will conduct two auctions: Auction 69 comprising the entire range of numismatics with a focus laid on Germany, and Auction 70 offering an almost complete collection of silver coins from the German Empire.
The European Union conducts a survey on rules on the import of cultural goods
Since October 28, 2016 the European Commission is conducting a public consultation on rules on the import of cultural goods. All parties concerned, including private collectors and dealers, can contribute – providing they speak excellent English.
Defacing the past: damnation and desecration in imperial Rome
The British Museum shows ‘Defacing the past: damnation and desecration in imperial Rome’ presenting coins and other objects that were defaced, either to condemn the memory of deceased Roman emperors or to contest the power of living ones.
12 Caesars Collection stolen in Seattle
Seattle Police currently investigates a residential burglary. Here you can view the missing collection of the twelve aureis featuring the 12 Caesars.
Comprehensive collection of Reformation coins and medals
Concordia Historical Institute houses a comprehensive collection of coins and medals related to the Reformation. Daniel N. Harmelink has published this collection. Ursula Kampmann took a look at the catalogue.
2017 Coin Conference countdown to Warsaw has begun
The next Coin Conference addressing mints and central banks will take place at Warsaw on October 23-25, 2017. You can already check out the programme and start preparations. Registration is now open.
France presents ‘Mickey Through the Ages’
Monnaie de Paris issues a series of coin in their ‘Youth Series’ featuring ‘Mickey Through the Ages’. One of Walt Disney’s most popular creatures is represented on coins of various denominations in silver and gold.
Magnificent Life 2016 – Wasp Spider
The second issue in the ‘Magnificent Life’ series, which Coin Invest Trust designs for the Cook Islands, is dedicated to the Wasp Spider. This coin impresses by the newly improved technologies of smartminting© and colour application on extra-high relief.
10 Years Inventors from Baden-Württemberg
For ten years, the State Mints of Baden-Württemberg have released a new issue of their successful “Inventors from Baden-Württemberg” series each year. The 2016 issue is devoted to the “Father of the Chainsaw”. We show how the high-relief medals are made.
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt am Main
Following the Lückger collection auction house Peus will offer in their auction 218 in November a special collection of rare Roman issues of the 3rd c. AD. In the general section collectors will find some exquisite modern rarities of the 16th and 17th c.