Greetings from the independence fighters
In the USA what is thought to be the nation’s first time capsule was recovered. It dates back to 1795 and among the hidden objects are several coins.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the Institute of Numismatics ...
Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel
The coin collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna presents until September 13, 2015 the exhibition “Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel“. The pieces from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem demonstrate the political and religious changes ancient Israel experienced.
Australia mints new circulating coins for Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu
History was made with three Pacific Island nations, Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, marking the introduction of their own brand new circulating coins at the official coin striking ceremony at the Royal Australian Mint.
Royal Canadian Mint invites Canadians to design circulation coins for 2017
To celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint is inviting Canadians to design the 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, one-dollar and two-dollar coins that will circulate in 2017.
The Royal Mint: first RMR minted bars seen since 1968
The Royal Mint is to bring about the return of a world-renowned bullion brand after an absence of 47 years, expanding its bullion range to offer gold and silver minted bars bearing the historic marque of The Royal Mint Refinery: RMR.
Spain commemorates 500 Anniversary of Saint Teresa of Jesus
The Spanish Real Casa de la Moneda has issued a silver collector coin to celebrate the 500 Anniversary of Saint Teresa of Jesus, a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint and Carmelite nun.
Design of the brand new £1 coin unveiled
The winner of a public competition to design the “tails” side of the new £1 coin was unveiled by the Chancellor: It is David Pearce, age 15. His design takes in four well known symbols of the UK with a rose, leek, thistle and shamrock emerging from a Royal Coronet.
Hellenistic Coins and Jewelery Found in Cave in Galilaea
In Israel a group of spelunkers found a cache of rare coins and silver and bronze objects in a cave. Parts of the hoard date back to the Hellenistic epoch, but some are much older. As on some vessels stalagmites had developed, the archaeological findings can even help to date the cave.
Classical Numismatic Group
Classical Numismatic Group’s Electronic Auction 348 will be closing on Wednesday, 8 April, beginning at 10 AM ET. This sale features 843 lots containing an unparalleled selection of Ptolemaic bronze and silver coins from the J.P. Righetti Collection.