Byzantine seals from the Zakos Collection in Geneva
The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève has published a new book. It is a comprehensive catalog of nearly 480 Byzantine seals from the Zakos Collection which are now housed in Geneva. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the book.
Singapore International Coin Fair Attracts Nearly 7,000 Enthusiastic Attendees
The 2016 Singapore International Coin Fair proved to be an unqualified success. The 3-day coin event from 1-3 April attracted thousands of visitors, and featured more than 100 different dealers and mints displaying their coins and banknotes.
World Numismatics announces a new partner to the Company
World Numismatics announces that Benjamin Bell has joined their team as a full partner in the company. He will be making numerous trips to Europe and will greatly contribute to the company’s goal of becoming a full service world numismatics firm.
Royal Mint introduces new gold and silver bullion coins
The Royal Mint has expanded its world-respected bullion portfolio with the addition of gold and silver coins celebrating The Queen’s Beasts, ten creatures that have featured throughout hundreds of years of British royal heraldry starting with the gallant Lion of England.
Latvijas Banka issues ‘Fairy Tale Coin II. Hedgehog’s Coat’
Latvijas Banka has issued a new 5 euro silver collector coin – ‘Fairy Tale Coin II. Hedgehog’s Coat’. This is the second coin in a special collector coin series dedicated to the most dearly loved and significant Latvian fairy tales.
Coin dealer killed in Chicago
When his coin shop was burglarized on April 1, 2016, a coin dealer was killed. Police has arrested a strong suspect.
Harlan J. Berk
The Harlan J. Berk Ltd. 197th Buy or Bid sale will be closing on April 27, 2016 at 4 p.m. (central standard time) featuring 521 ancient coins, 28 world coins, 38 antiquities and 7 antiquarian maps.
Heritage, USA-Schaumburg, IL
Early American rarities top the bill as collectors descend on April 27-May 1, 2016 Heritage Central States Numismatic Society auction. US & World Currency auctions bring $5.2+ million. Market remains vibrant with over 92% sold by dollar value.
Solidus Numismatik e.K., D-Munich
678 lots have been selected for Solidus Online Auction 8 on the auction platform EMAX including Greek and Roman, Byzantine and Islamic coins as well as coins and medals of Early Modern Germany, Austria and Europe.
Welcome to Iran! Part 3: The hardships of being a tourist
Far away from civilization, at an altitude of 2,200 m lies the Throne of Solomon, Takht-e Soleyman, where a Zoroastrian fire temple – perhaps the Sassanids’ most important fire temple, was built in 5th century AD. Getting there proved to be an adventure.