Human faces
Why was the human head the motif on coins for centuries, no, for millennia? And why did that change in the last 200 years? Ursula Kampmann is looking for answers to these questions in her book “Menschengesichter” (“Human faces”), from which the texts in this series are taken.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the customs ...
Royal Canadian Mint nominates judges for Coin Design Contest
To celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint launched a National Coin Design Contest. To assist in the selection of the finalist designs, the Mint has assembled a number of prominent Canadians.
Late Roman Bronze Coinage: Brucks famous book republished in English
Guido Bruck’s “Die spätrömische Kupferprägung”, published in 1961, has been reedited in English. Alisdair Menzies has taken over this meritorious project which surely will help many friends of Roman coinage to describe poorly preserved coins.
International congress in Vienna on numismatist Joseph Eckhel
In Vienna an international congress will be completely dedicated to numismatist Joseph Eckhel: “Ars critica numaria. Joseph Eckhel (1737-1798) and the development of numismatic method” will take place from 27 to 30 May 2015. Read the complete programme.
Kent Ponterio Joins Mexican Coin Company
Mexican Coin Company and Latin American Numismatics announce that Kent Ponterio has joined their team, coming on as full partner in the company.
Austrian Mint celebrates 60th anniversary of the Austrian Federal Army
The Austrian Mint issued a silver coin in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Austrian Federal Army on May 6, 2015. The reverse of the nine-sided coin depicts a rescue operation during a peacekeeping mission.
Hungarian Collector Coin for the Nobel Prize Winner Richárd Zsigmondy
As part of the collector coin series honouring Hungarian Nobel Prize winners, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing a 5000-forint silver and a 2000-forint non-ferrous coin, marking 150th birthday of Richárd Zsigmondy and 90th anniversary of receiving the Nobel Prize.
Official United Kingdom Coin for the Birth of Kate and Prince William’s Daughter
The Royal Mint has revealed the design of the only official United Kingdom £5 coin to be struck to commemorate the safe arrival of a new baby sister to Prince George of Cambridge. The coin was designed by John Bergdahl.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 350 offers 757 lots featuring Thessalian silver and bronze issues, Roman Provincial coins from the Spradling Collection, various Roman coinages and Egyptian scarabs. It will be closing on May 6, 2015, beginning at 10 AM ET.