The coinage of the Pomeranian dukes
Together with the historian Joachim Krüger, the coin dealer Manfred Olding has written a standard work of reference on the coinage of the German Duchy of Pomerania. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
Numismatic report of Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation
More than 600 coins and related objects from the end of the sixth century BCE to the British Mandate were found at Khirbet Qeiyafa (Israel) during the 2007-2013 excavation seasons. Now a comprehensive excavation report of the numismatic findings has been published.
International Reformation Numismatics Day approaching
The International Association of Reformation Coins and Medals has declared June 19th as ‘International Reformation Numismatics Day.’ This day was chosen in light of one of the greatest contributors to Reformation numismatics.
France celebrates ‘Women of France’
In 2016, Monnaie de Paris launches a new series dedicated to women who have had an influence on various areas in French History. This series uses the same historical strike as the ‘From Clovis to the Republic’ series but goes even further.
Mongolian Nature 2016 – Owl
The latest issue in the popular and several-time award winning Mongolian Nature series that Coin Invest Trust designs for Mongolia is the owl. The design is executed in a characteristic cut-out technique as it was already employed with the pluri-awarded first issue, “Crying Wolf”.
Classical Numismatic Group
Classical Numismatic Group has opened its Electronic Auction 375, a premier esale featuring 890 lots and closing on Wednesday, 1 June. This auction presents coins from a number of important collections ranging from Greek Antiquity to World and British coins.
Hiker Found an Extremely Rare Aureus of Trajan
In Israel, a hiker found an extremely rare aureus minted by Emperor Trajan. It was turned over to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a study somewhere in southern Baden (Germany) ...
New ‘Swiss Finance Museum’ to open in 2017 in Zurich-West
Zurich gets a new museum. The museum ‘Wertpapierwelt’ in Olten, operated by Six, will move into its new home in Zurich-West in the second quarter of 2017. The new ‘Swiss Finance Museum’ will illustrate the history of the Swiss financial industry and how it works.
Book on Collecting Coins in Retirement
Whitman Publishing has released “Collecting Coins in Retirement: An Action Guide and Estate Advice for Hobbyists and Their Families”, by Tom Bilotta. It coaches the longtime collector toward increased enjoyment of the hobby and smart planning for the future.