New Euro gold coins from Italy
In 2014, Italy issues two new Euro gold coins: The 50 Euro gold coin “Fauna in the Arts: Baroque” and the 20 Euro gold coin “Flora in the Arts: Baroque” which continue the series “Flora in the Arts” and “Fauna in the Arts” from previous years.
New 2 Euro King’s Double Portrait from the Dutch Mint
Following the 2 euro Double Portrait 2013 and the introduction of the new Dutch euro coins for 2014, a new 2 euro King’s Double Portrait will be released in May 2014. The King’s Double Portrait is the final part in the coin trilogy to commemorate the change of rule.
Japan Mint: New year, new coin sets
In 2014 Japan Mint issues various Mint Sets featuring proof coin sets and a special medal. One set celebrates the famous cherry blossom viewing, another the Horse, this year’s Oriental zodiac.
Sincona AG, CH-Zurich
Auctions 17 and 18 of Sincona AG comprise 3571 lots with a total estimate of CHF 2.45m. The event will take place in the Hotel Savoy – Baur en Ville. Poststrasse 12, Zurich from May 21 to 23, 2014.
Pecunem
Pecunem auction platform announces that Auction 17, presented by Solidus Numismatik, is online now. Ending on May 18, 2014 the sale offers 500 selected lots among which interesting Celtic and Byzantine coins.
Sicily in full bloom (2014)
Do you also start daydreaming when you think of Sicily’s fantastic coins? The Arethusa’s head, crab and eagle or the natural beauty of the celery leaf! Ursula Kampmann is going to visit the cities where these coins originated. Accompany us on a journey through the paradise of each coin collector!
Heritage, USA-New York
The 687 NGC-certified Colonial and Early American coins that comprised the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IV, achieved more than $11 million in Heritage Auctions sale on May 16 and 17, 2014.
Sicily in full bloom Part 2
Next year the International Numismatic Congress will take place in the charming little city of Taormina. In the second episode of “Sicily in full bloom”, we will give you a taste of what to expect in Taormina.
Of knights in shining armour – exhibition in Schaffhausen
Between April 10 and September 21, 2014, the Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen features an exhibition on medieval tournaments. The location is well chosen since no tournaments have been recorded in so much detail as the ones in Schaffhausen from 1436 and 1438. Ursula Kampmann has visited the exhibition for you.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the patio ...