Stack’s Bowers Galleries launches new technology platform
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that, as of now, its clients will be able to access its entirely new, integrated technology platform including website and iOS mobile and tablet apps.
Finland releases Alvar Aalto collector coin
Mint of Finland will release a silver collector coin dedicated to architect and designer Alvar Aalto on 16 May 2016. This coin is part of the Europa Star programme in which European countries release coins with the shared theme of Ages of Europe: Modern 20th Century.
Milestones of Mankind 2016 – Egyptian Labyrinth
The Milestones of Mankind 2016 – Egyptian Labyrinth coin, produced by Coin Invest Trust for the Cook Islands might become a milestone of modern numismatics. It shows the Egyptian Labyrinth of the German polymath Athanasius Kircher in great wealth of detail.
Baldwin’s, GB-London
Baldwin’s Flagship London Auctions 98 & 99 took place on 3 and 4 May 2016 at their 399 Strand Saleroom. The highlight was a 1933 George V Copper Pattern Penny sold for £72,000, which was, however, not even the largest realisation.
A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd, UK-London
In their auctions no 98 and 99, on 3 and 4 May 2016, A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd will offer a varied selection of many areas of numismatics from Military Medals to British 18th Century Tokens to Commemorative and Coronation Medals to Islamic, Ancient and British Coins.
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, D-Munich
You will find everything – ancient, medieval and modern coins – in the upcoming auction sales of Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger in Munich. But most attraction will be provided by a spectacular series of gold coins from the German Empire in best grades.
Naville Numismatics, UK-London
Naville Numismatics (NN) is holding its Live Auction 22. The auction features a selection of 735 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts.
First Afro-American woman on US dollar bill ever
Harriet Tubman, fighter for the freedom of slaves and women’s suffrage, will be the first Afro-American woman ever featured on an American dollar note, as has been announced by United States Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew. Here you can read his open letter in full detail.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the imperial residence of Siscia ...
National Museum of American History shows “Women on Money”
Inspired by the announcement that the 10 dollar note will be redesigned to depict a historic woman, Smithsonians’ National Museum of American History has added a news section to its “Stories on Money” Gallery. “Woman on Money” focuses on women who made a difference.