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Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, taking the cursus publicus ...
Exhibits of numismatic interest at the Smithsonian
The new National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution is the most extensive numismatic exhibition in Washington, D.C. But there are, from time to time, other exhibitions at Smithsonian museums that are worth visiting when you are in the US capital.
The Medieval Coins of Bohemia, Hungary and Poland
A type catalog of the medieval coins of Bohemia, Hungary and Poland has been presented by Jedrzej George Frynas. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
American Numismatic Society Launches PELLA
The American Numismatic Society has launched its latest digital platform, PELLA, an important new research tool for ancient Greek numismatics that provides an online catalogue of the coinage produced by the kings of the Macedonian Argead dynasty (c.700 and 310 BC).
Ex Oriente … Salus! Greeting card from China
This autumn Sven Günther founded the numismatic collection at the Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations in Changchun providing a basis for the first systematic research activities with Western Ancient Numismatics in China. However, many instruments are still missing.
Austrian Mint honors Vienna Opera Ball
On 20 January 2016 the Austrian Mint will issue a silver coin to celebrate the Vienna Opera Ball’s 60th anniversary, with a blush of pink flowers printed on the coin.
Latvia issues coin to honour 30 years of EU flag
Latvijas Banka issues a 2 euro commemorative coin to honour 30 years of the European Union flag. Designed by Georgios Stamatopoulos, it features 12 stars that morph into human figures embracing the birth of a new Europe.
Gorny & Mosch, D-Munich
In upcoming Auction 235, Ancient Art, Gorny & Mosch will present the full spectrum of ancient art objects. Special mentioning deserves the large contingent of Etruscan art. Altogether, the several private collections make a wonderful assemblage.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 365 offers 647 lots featuring coins from the Camerata Romeu and the BCD collections as well as series of Tyrian shekels, Islamic, Medieval European and British coins.
Cgb.fr, F-Paris
Cgb.fr will present more than 500 lots at its new “e-Monnaies” live auction on December 15, 2015, from Ancient to Royal and Modern French coins, including World coins.