Auctiones GmbH
The BCD library is arguably by far the largest privately owned library on Greek numismatics that ever existed. Auctiones GmbH will be auctioning some intriguing duplicates from that library in their eAuction 28. The actual electronic auction will start on 29 June at 7 p.m. sharp.
Sicily in full bloom Part 6
A mysterious people, a small island off the coast of Sicily, a gloriously sunny day, those are the perfect ingredients for our little excursion to Motya, one of the few exclusively Carthaginian settlements that have been excavated until today.
CPAC Public Session on Egyptian MOU
Peter Tompa is a coin collector as well as a lawyer and expert in cultural property issues. In his blog he published an article on the Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) public session on the Egyption MOU. We re-publish this article in CoinsWeekly to help spreading it among numismatists.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the Palatine hill ...
Schuler celebrates 175th anniversary
From metalworking shop to globally operating group: the internationally successful press manufacturer Schuler is celebrating its 175th year in business in 2014. In 1924, the company added supplying the auto industry to its portfolio of coin minting presses.
The Variety of Money
CoinsWeekly has two books at once for recension lying on its desk that deal with forms of pre-monetary money: “Curious Money” written by Robert Leonard and “Alles kann Geld sein” (Anything can be money), an exhibition catalog of the Museum Mensch und Natur. Ursula Kampmann introduces you to these two books.
Rupert Wace Ancient Art is on the move
After 18 years in Old Bond Street, Rupert Wace Ancient Art is moving a short distance south to take up residence in an 18th century artisan’s house. The opening of the new space will be marked by an exhibition celebrating the iconic image of the cat in ancient Egypt.
Israel Continues Gold Bullion Coin Series: Hurva Synagogue
The 5th coin in Israel’s Gold Bullion Coin Series depicts the famous Hurva Synagogue. One of the most magnificent edifices on the Jerusalem landscape, the synagogue in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem is visited by tourists from all over the world.
National Bank of Hungary celebrates 90th Anniversary
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing a collector coin to mark the 90th anniversary of its foundation. The coin was designed by Gábor Kereszthury. A silver, HUF 10,000 version and a HUF 2,000 non-ferrous version were minted.
Austrian Mint commemorates fall of the Iron Curtain
June 25, 2014, marks a significant milestone in global history as it was 25 years ago that the Iron Curtain began to crumble. The Austrian Mint is celebrating this momentous event with a silver coin that is being issued that day.