75 masterworks of Greek numismatic art will cross the auction block at Numismatica Genevensis SA on December 14th, 2015. The proceeds of this sale featuring the joint collection of Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza & Dr Thomas S. Kaplan will be donated to the Recanati-Kaplan Foundation and the Cogito Scholarship Foundation.

On December 13, 2015 18.00 UK time, Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 19 will close. The auction features a selection of 625 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins.

The Principality of Transylvania December 10, 2015 – While today most people know Transylvania because of Count Dracula, the events taking place in this region...

On November 22, 2015, founder of modern bank notes collecting Albert Pick died. Published in 1964, his standard work “Papiergeld” (Paper Money) provided the first historical overview of this topic.

The headlines referring to the Islamic State committing atrocious acts are omnipresent. These acts not only affect millions of people, but also the cultural heritage of mankind. France declares the protection of this art a matter for the boss.

Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in western Greece ...

The United States Baseball Hall of Fame cupped clad half dollar has been named Coin of the Year by an international panel of judges in a vote that concluded December 6. Another big winner for the year’s awards is Austria, which came away with three category wins.

Tim Wilkes makes the life of collectors of Islamic coins easier. With his neatly arranged price guide, he makes a complex collecting area accessible also for beginners. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at the book.

The numismatist Robert Korver has announced the launch of his new website, NumiStorica.com. The site is devoted to the amazing tales, interesting connections and fascinating characters that make numismatics such compelling hobby.

Berlin invited and everybody came: on October 17 and 18, 2015, thousands of aficionados of numismatics and philately visited the Messe Berlin am Funkturm to meet their favorite dealers. It is no surprise, therefore, that this NUMISMATA became another great success!