The third draft of the amendment of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage – attempt at a...
On September 14, 2015, the Commissioner of the Federal Government for Culture and Media presented the third draft of the amendment of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage. We will introduce you to the most important modifications in comparison to draft number two.
The German Ministry of Finance sells unique collection of German economic history in London
The German Ministry of Finance has awarded Spink with the sale of the inventory of historic bonds from the former German Reichsbank from 1889 to 1945. The historically important documents will be going under the hammer in London on November 20, 2015.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the auction sale ...
Princeton acquires Schaaf Collection of Sasanian Coins
The Princeton University Numismatic Collection announced the acquisition of one of the most comprehensive collections of Sasanian coins in private hands, that of Robert W. Schaaf, a New Jersey resident employed in the electronics field.
United States Mint Seeks New Member for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
The CCAC advises the Secretary of the Treasury on the selection of themes and design proposals for coins and medals produced by the United States Mint. The Mint is accepting applications for a new member of the CCAC.
Byzantine new releases
In the previous days, we have been sent two books on Byzantine numismatics at once. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the new work written by Cécile Morrisson and the proceedings of a colloquium that was held at Geneva and focused on “Aniconism in the religious art of Byzantium”.
New search tool for collectors
Collectors Universe has launched a new, one-stop website that provides information on the availability of more than 9 million collectibles currently offered for sale.
Japan Mint continues 47 Prefectures Series
The 47 Prefectures Coin Program issued by Japan Mint got a new representative. The silver commemorative coin is devoted to the 42nd prefecture: Wakayama.
Space-Time Continuum
Who says that coins are destined to be round and flat? For Cook Islands Coin Invest Trust has created a coin with an extraordinary shape that makes science materialize, virtually linking space to time.
Nomos AG, CH-Zurich
Auction 11 of Nomos offers a broad range of ancient coins from distinguished collections. Something new in this sale is the presence of a number of lead weights and seals.