No Evidence of Trade in Ancient Art Funding ISIS
Exhaustive investigation has revealed that the most important sources of the allegation the trade in ancient objects would finance IS are not existing. IADAA is summarizing the latest state of knowledge.
Hunger Strike of Turkish Archaeologists Averted
“We’re at the end of our tether” – these are the words a Turkish archaeologist used to describe her situation. Unemployment and precarious work characterize the life of 99 % of trained archaeologists in Turkey. Now, the Turkish government has given in.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Greece ...
California Man Unearths Giant Gold Nugget
In July this year, a man found one of the largest natural California gold nuggets ever seen. The nugget, found in Butte County, weighs over 70 ounces and its worth is estimated somewhere between $350,000 and $450,000.
New Francis D. Campbell Librarian appointed
The American Numismatic Society announced the appointment of David Hill as its Francis D. Campbell Librarian. He took up the position on November 17, 2014.
Austrian Mint’s “Wildlife in Our Sights” Series: Wild Boar
In 2013, the Austrian Mint introduced a new coin series, “Wildlife in Our Sights”. The second gold coin in the program features the Wild Boar, looking out at you with a knowing grin from its golden background.
New issue in Hungarian Nobel Prize winners commemorative coin series
On 10 October 2014, the Central Bank of Hungary issued a collector coin in honour of Róbert Bárány. Róbert Bárány received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1914 for his work on the physiology and pathology of the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear.
Fourth series of Native Orchids of Singapore Coin Set out now
The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched the 2014 Native Orchids of Singapore Coins. The coins are the fourth in a series that celebrates the beauty of over 200 species of orchids that once thrived in Singapore, some of which are still found in our forests today.
Peter Rapp AG, CH-Wil
The Swiss auction house Peter Rapp in Wil, Switzerland will conduct its next auction from 24 to 28 November 2014. The opening is an almost complete collection of gold coins from the German Empire, a collection of Swiss coins, a great number of numismatic rarities and bullion coins.
Numismatica Genevensis SA, CH-Genf
On 24 and 25 November, 2014, auction sale #8 will be conducted in Geneva by Numismatica Genevensis SA featuring coins from antiquity and the Islamic world as well as world coins and medals including a number of rarities.