The MDC in Bangkok: News from the world of mints Part 2 Sessions of the Technical Committee 1
From May 1 to 4, 2016, the Mint Directors Conference took place in Bangkok. It was attended by nearly 360 delegates for whom 35 presentations were held. Here you find an abstract of the papers given by the Technical Committee.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the battlefield near Waterloo ...
A Portrait of Antinous, in Two Parts
The Art Institute of Chicago shows two portraits of Antinous, the favorite of Roman Emperor Hadrian. Together with that masterpiece other items like coins on loan from the ANS try to cast a light on the historical figure. The display runs through August 28, 2016.
2016 ANA college scholarships awarded
Every year, the American Numismatic Association awards college scholarships to young, talented numismatists to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. The 2016 winners are Nathan Godin and Peyton Souder.
Security Guard Tackles Suspected Coin Thief At Long Beach Expo
A suspected thief was tackled by a security guard as he tried to escape at the Long Beach Expo on Friday, June 10, 2016. An alleged accomplice with a backpack containing more than $300,000 of rare coins was also taken into custody.
Finland launches Presidents series
On May 3, 2016, Mint of Finland has released the first issue of the Presidents of Finland 5 euro collector coin series. It pays tribute to the first Finish President, Kaarlo Juho Stahlberg.
The Great Tea Race of 1866
For the Cook Islands, Coin Invest Trust has designed a coin on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Great Tea Race of 1866. The use of smartminting© technology raises the bar in terms of brilliance, relief height and wealth of detail.
Money in Ancient Rome
Republic, Senate, Dictator, we all know what these terms do mean. And we tend to transfer the modern interpretation to Ancient Rome. Nevertheless, then politics was completely different. What it did look like, you will learn in this PDF slideshow series.
The Hellenistic World – Using Coins as Sources
In collaboration with the ANS, Cambridge University Press releases a new series where leading scholars provide an overview of the ongoing research in their area of expertise. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the first volume covering the Hellenistic world.
Gorny & Mosch, D-Munich
Enchanting bronze statuettes, elegant jewelry, collections of terracotta statuettes and clay tiles, supplemented by a large batch of Classicistic cameos: Auction Gorny & Mosch 239 Ancient Art has much to offer.