Peter Berghaus (1919-2012)
On November 16, 2012 Peter Berghaus died just four days before his 93rd birthday. Even during his last months he was keeping his mind active.. With him we have lost one of the most eminent numismatists of Europe whose cooperative character strongly influenced the world of collectors and researchers.
American Numismatic Society Announces an Additional 2013 Gala Honoree
The American Numismatic Society Board of Trustees voted to include Ms. Rosemary Lazenby, Curatorial Officer of the New York Federal Reserve Bank and ANS Honorary Life Fellow, as an additional honoree at the 2013 Annual Dinner Gala.
Numismatic Northern Spain – Part 8
After a long pause, we’re back with another chapter of our little numismatic trip through Spain. Today we’re visiting Burgos, an important minting site of the Castilian kings. Then it’s on to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, known for the fact that its roast chickens occasionally have a tendency to come back to life!
New American Silver Eagle Book
Whitman Publishing released a book on the American Silver Eagles by John M. Mercanti, retired chief engraver of the United States Mint, and Michael “Miles” Standish, senior grader at PCGS. The book has been available since November 20, 2012.
Second antoninianus of Roman Emperor Proculus found
In the 1990s a unique coin came up, a silver coin of Proculus, a Roman third century usurper. Now metal detectorists found a second specimen in England. Discussion is arousing again: genuine or Renaissance forgery?
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a Roman province ...
Kolbe & Fanning, USA-Gahanna
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers will be holding a week-long sale on their website. The sale will begin on Friday, Nov. 23 and last until Friday, Nov. 30. During that time, all items on the Kolbe & Fanning website will be available for 20% off the listed price.
Austrian series “Crowns of the House of Habsburgs” completed
On November 14, 2012 the Austrian Mint issued the fifth and final coin of the “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” gold coin series. The new coin features the majestic Imperial Crown of Austria.
US Return To The Gold Standard Won’t Go Far
The idea of linking the dollar’s value to the price of gold has cropped up in the 2012 election cycle but will be short lived, predicts Terry Hanlon, president of dealers Dillon Gage Metals in Dallas.
Standard Guide to Indian Paper Money Revised
The Revised Standard Reference Guide to Indian Paper Money very effectively chronicles the evolution of Indian currency dating back to 1770 and captures the various nuances of modern day currency as well as interesting incidents that helped shape this sector over the years.