The first golden florin on a collector coin
On June 15, 2012 the Hungarian Mint issued a gold collector coin that reproduces in its centre a historic gold florin of King Charles I (1301-1342). This is the first coin in the series “Gold Florins of Medieval Hungary”.
Collection of essays by Italian numismatist Attilio Stazio
To remember the important Italian numismatist Attilio Stazio (1923-2010) a volume is to appear which collects some of his most interesting but often quite widespread articles and essays.
IADAA Member Jerome M. Eisenberg Honored by the President of Italy
Jerome Eisenberg was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy. He was decorated due to his commitment as journalist founding and publishing Minerva and due to his effort to promote the ethical acquisition of antiquities.
Conference on ‘Greek Coins and Their Images’
From September 26-28, 2012 the Belgian School at Athens and the French School at Athens will organise a conference in collaboration with KIKPE, FRS-FNRS and Ulg. The title of the conference is: ‘TYPOI. Greek Coins and Their Images: noble issuers, humble users?’
Gold Exhibition in London
“Gold: Power and Allure” is the most comprehensive and ambitious exhibition ever staged at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Until July 28th it powerfully tells the rich and previously untold story of Britain and its relationship with gold, demonstrating the country’s unique golden heritage.
How much worth is a rupee?
How much worth is an Indian one rupee coin? Some people demand 2,500 rupees for it. Probably the coin’s intrinsic value exceeds the face value. But not because of its alleged gold content ...
Gorny & Mosch, Giessener Münzhandlung, Munich
On June 20, 2012, Gorny & Mosch, Giessener Münzhandlung held its 206th auction in Munich. The highlight was again the Waltz Collection, with its 49 objects spanning Greek prehistory right through to Byzantine times.
Münzenhandlung Fritz Rudolf Künker, D-Osnabrück
The prize piece of the Künker summer auctions, which took place from June 18th to 22nd in Osnabrück, was without a doubt the 1803 ducat of Prussian King Frederick Wilhelm III. But among the over 6,500 numbers there were many other interesting objects, too.
News from Perth for May
For the month of May, The Perth Mint issues the final release of the Ships That Changed the World series. In addition the 2012 gilded edition of the Australian Koala silver series has appeared and the series Animal Athletes is continued with the monarch butterfly.
New book on the coinage of Jodhpur
Jan Lingen, an expert of Indian numismatics offers in his new monograph a comprehensive view on the coinage of Jodhpur state and is the result of a painstaking research of more than three decades and his vast expertise on the subject.