Singapore Mint presents inaugural issue of the Bhutan Lunar and Attraction Series
On behalf of the Kingdom of Bhutan, The Singapore Mint produces the inaugural Blessings of Happiness Lunar Coin Collection. The Bhutan Lunar Monkey coin coincides with the 2016 Lunar Monkey Year.
3D symbols against the terror
Starting in April 2016, replicas of blasted Syrian cultural heritage will be exhibited in London and New York in 3D and original size. The famous Palmyra arch is currently being recreated using the world’s biggest 3D printer.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG has published the spring edition of the Classical Numismatic Review. Over 200 coins are offered, ranging from archaic Greek silver issues to modern British medals.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 371 offers 994 lots representing approximately 2500 books and auction catalogs, with the primary focus being on ancient, medieval, and world numismatic literature. The auction will be closing on March 23, 2016.
Spink, UK-London
London-based auction house Spink will offer the collection of English hammered gold coins formed by Dr Paul Broughton on 22nd March 2016. It is the best collection of its type to be offered in London for some years.
Naville Numismatics, UK-London
Naville Numismatics presents its Live Auction 21. The auction features a selection of 743 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts.
Indian printing company suspends officials over defective currency notes
Missing security features are the reason why two high-ranking employees of a banknote printing company located in the Indian city Hoshangabad are jobless now. Already circulating, tens of thousands of 500 and 1000 rupee notes have to be withdrawn now.
Roman coin hoard disunites British metal detectorists
The question of who is the true finder of a Roman coin hoard in Lymington, UK, currently keeps officials busy. The case illustrates the rules of etiquette of private metal detectorists.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the emperor’s desk ...
Reminiscences of a Numismatic Bookseller – Part 3
In his Reminiscences George Kolbe is sharing his memories and experiences as a Numismatic Bookseller with us. The text was first published in The Asylum, Vol. 31, No. 4 (Oct.-Dec. 2013) and is the third part in a series of articles.