History in your Hands Foundation – a Foundation to Expand Interest in Numismatics
The not-for-profit organization “History in Your Hands Foundation” hopes to build bridges between numismatics and the public. Cooperating with museums and educational institutions, it will provide students and older people with the opportunity to handle (not only) coins.
NGC presents McClure Collection in Image Gallery
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has created an online image gallery for the Rev. Dr James Gore King McClure Collection, a fascinating assemblage of coins, tokens and medals collected between the 1860s and 1930s. The collection will be offered by Heritage Auctions.
Spain issues proof coins in honor of Cervantes
On the occasion of the 4th centenary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, the Royal Spanish Mint issues two proof coins in his honor, in addition to the 30 euro face value coin.
Coins and Medals from Regensburg
The Rudolf Spitzner Collection of coins and medals from Regensburg features numismatic items ranging from medieval pfennigs to convention talers of the last prince-bishop of Regensburg. A film presents some of the numerous numismatic rarities.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 888 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed price.
Numismatik Lanz, D-Munich
A large batch of Greek electrum coins will cross the auction block in the upcoming sale of long-standing coin house Numismatik Lanz. Altogether, Auction 162 offers 570 lots featuring coins and medals from all around the world; the focus is placed on ancient times.
Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent’s heart discovered
He is considered as one of the most powerful rulers of the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Suleiman I, nicknamed The Magnificent. In the south of Hungary, archaeologists have now found what appears to be the mausoleum where his heart had been buried.
The MDC in Bangkok: News from the world of mints. Part 1 The plenary sessions
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 the first part of a short abstract of the papers given.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a nursery in Thebes ...
Reminiscences of a Numismatic Bookseller – Part 4
In his Reminiscences George Kolbe is sharing his memories and experiences as a Numismatic Bookseller with us. He can tell a lot of stories about these acquisitional forays but none is more exotic than the one he is narrating in this part of the series.