Peter Nikolaus Schulten, M.A. (1936-2016)
Peter Nikolaus Schulten was renowned as coin dealer and author of numismatic books not only in Germany but also abroad. Since 1990 he worked for auction house Künker. Now he died aged 79. Fritz Rudolf Künker remembers him in this article.
Welcome to Iran! Part 5: At the tomb of Jude the Apostle
For Armenian Christians Jude the Apostle is of enormous importance. It is to him that the Church owes its independence from Rome. In this episode we visit his tomb. But before that we drive to Ardabil, where the founder of the Safavid dynasty is buried.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a diadoch’s mint ...
Frick Collection to receive the most important private collection of portrait medals
The Frick Collection will receive a gift of portrait medals from the Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection. It is considered to be the world’s greatest medals collection in private hands. A selection will be featured in a major exhibition opening in May of 2017.
Speech of Maarten Brouwer receding from the office as Secretary General of the MDC
At the Mint Directors Conference in Bangkok Maarten Brouwer receded from his office as Secretary General of the MDC. Here you will find his remarks on chances and challenges this organization will face in the future.
Speech of Thanks to Prabir Dee receding from the office as President of the Technical Committee
Dr. Peter Huber gave a speech of thanks to Prabir Dee who receded from the office as President of the Technical Committee at the MDC in Bangkok 2016. Here you will find its full text.
Shades of Nature – Fighting Fish
Coin Invest Trust’s latest issue in the Shades of Nature series for Cook Islands features the Siamese fighting fish. Thanks to the use of smartminting© and laser technology, the coin’s three-dimensionality and wealth of detail remains unparalleled.
Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Toronto Blue Jays’ 40th season
In 2016, the Canadian baseball team Toronto Blue Jays celebrates its 40th season. On this occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint issues a 1oz pure silver collector coin.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
The 25th Auction of Stephen Album was held May 19-21, 2016. 2680 lots of Ancients, Islamic, China, India, World, and Literature crossed the auction block with a total volume of $1,188,755 and a sell through rate of 77%.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
The next auction by Stephen Album Rare Coins will be held from May 19-21, 2016. The auction will consist of 2,680 lots, and covers the areas of Ancient, Islamic, Chinese, Indian, and World Coins, in addition to Numismatic Literature.