Numismatic Northern Spain – Part 6
You’ve probably never heard of Las Médulas. And yet, this site of the most important gold mines of the Roman Empire is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The landscape of Las Médulas is staggeringly beautiful, so much so that we were distracted to the point of nearly getting completely lost.
Gold Prices Tend to Rise after a U.S. Presidential Election
Gold prices generally languish in a year leading up to a U.S. presidential election. Terry Hanlon, president of Dillon Gage Metals in Dallas explains this phenomenon and what we can expect from near future for the prices of precious metals.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, just before the rendezvous ...
In the Empire of The Merry Widow
From October 8 to 12, 2012 at Künker’s in Osnabrück a rare 100-perpera piece is going to be auctioned. It was struck in honor of Nikola I of Montenegro, ruler of a realm, which is reflected as Pontevedra in the famous musical comedy 'The Merry Widow'.
Diary of a numismatist travelling Turkey (2009)
In the summer 2009 Ursula Kampmann travelled through Turkey – of course searching for numismatic traces as she always does. She condensed her impressions in a diary whose single parts we have gathered here.
Numismatic diary of a journey throughout Greece (2011)
In summer 2011 Ursula Kampmann travelled Greece writing about her numismatic – and other – experiences a vivid diary. Here are all part gathered.
Numismatic Northern Spain (2012)
In April 2012 Ursula Kampmann travelled through Northern Spain. During the summer she published her numismatic diary of this travel. Here you can read all single parts.
Spanish Mint releases fourth set of ‘Numismatic Treasures’ series
The Real Casa de la Moneda has released the fourth set of collector coins in the ‘Numismatic Treasures’ series which reproduces historical coins. This set features a gold Maravedi, an Almohad dinar and an Alphones VIII Dinero.
Andorra issues coins on birds
Andorra dedicates an issue in silver and copper-nickel to three of its characteristic birds. Coin Invest Trust has succeeded in utilizing an iridescent prism technique to render the birds’ gorgeous plumage.
Financial History Researcher to Speak at National Coin and Currency Convention
Financial history researcher Lawrence Schuffman will be the keynote speaker during the educational programs to be held in conjunction with the Professional Currency Dealers Association’s November 8-11 National Coin and Currency Convention.