New commemorative 2 Euro coin from Italy
On March 25, the 2 euro coin 2014 dedicated to the Carabinieri was issued by the Italian Mint. For the first time, the Italian Mint will also issue a 2 euro commemorative coin in proof version.
Canadian writer Alice Munro honoured on coin
On March 24, Canadian literary icon Alice Munro unveiled the Royal Canadian Mint’s new collector coin at the Greater Victoria Public Library. The coin celebrates her tremendous accomplishment of receiving the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 325 offers 927 lots and will be closing on April 23, 2014. The sale features among others a selection from the BCD Collection, Islamic dinars, and Venetian ducati.
Agora Auctions
Agora Auction’s Numismatic Sale #8 is now live and closes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 starting at 12:00 noon EST with lots closing every 30 seconds. The sale includes Eastern rarities, a few scarcer Roman emperors, and a nice selection of antiquities.
Harmless collectors or dangerous criminals? Controversy about trial in Florida
In early 2013, 14 US citizens were arrested in the course of a major tactical raid. The reason: they collect Indian arrowheads and other artifacts which they either purchase or retrieve from Florida’s riverbeds and other waters themselves.
How to prevent burglaries? We asked the police …
During the last weeks and months, the number of dangerous robberies and violent crimes has risen significantly. CoinsWeekly spoke to Harald Schmidt from the department of regional and national crime prevention in Germany and asked him to give us some tips for coin dealers and collectors.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the supermarket ...
Mints robbed! The Top Five List
Not all criminals are content with simply robbing a bank. Some of them prefer mints. An online article has chosen a top five list which shows that some of these crooks were “lastingly” successful. Not all cases have been solved until now.
Theft in Neuchâtel
The Museum of Art and History in Neuchâtel (CH) asks for your attention. In February 2014 a golden Double pistole 1694 disappeared from the museum. It could appear on the market.
Numismatic Conference at Royal Library of Belgium
The 4th International Numismatic Conference of the Coin Cabinet of the Royal Library of Belgium explores the differences of monetization in urban and rural contexts. On May 16, 2014 all those interested are invited to assist at the event confirming previously their participation.