DAMIN Osaka meeting 2014
In the framework of the DAMIN program on Silver monetary depreciation and international relations, the next round table will be held in Osaka in April 2014 on East/West relations. All marks of interest are welcome.
The coins of the Alexandrinian nomes
The egyptologist Manfred Weber and the numismatist Angelo Geissen published together a book on the Alexandrinian nome coins of Roman Imperial times. Ursula Kampmann discusses this remarkable product of an interdisciplinary cooperation.
Central States Plans Civil War Educational Forum at 75th Anniversary Convention of CSNS
The 2014 Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society is a very special one, celebrating the society’s diamond jubilee. It features not only the traditional big bourse, but has a particularly strong lineup of Civil War researchers with presentations on a broad array of Civil War era related topics.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in front of a Greek bank ...
Fake slabs to become illegal in the U.S.
US House of Representatives has passed a bill applying modifications to the ‘Hobby Protection Act.’ Not only producing imitations and selling them is punishable by law but also faking slabs.
Michael Meister has left Auktionen Meister & Sonntag
According to a statement on the Auktionshaus Meister & Sonntag website Michael Meister has left AMS Stuttgart whose partner he had been previously.
Künker, D-Osnabrück
The popular eLive sale of Künker will take place for the 21th time. The bidding will take place on August 27 and 28, 2013. The sale focuses on Medieval coins – in silver and gold. Moreover you will see a great selection of German coins.
Australian Rare Coin Company Being Liquidated Owing Millions
Rare Coin Company, a rare currency broker for investors, is being liquidated. At its peak in 2010 the company had a revenue of A$ 44.3 million but lawsuits and the global financial crisis have led to its collapse owing debitors over A$ 10 million.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, during a numismatic congress in Greece ...
Hotel Room Burglary at ANA
Over $400,000 in banknotes and coins were taken from a dealer attending the ANA and staying at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosemont. The dealer reported that some person or persons removed a safe containing the banknotes and coins from his hotel room.