Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a mint ...
Banknotes in demand as iPhones
The Bank of China in Hong Kong has issued a limited edition of banknotes commemorating its centenary jubilee. Frenzied scenes occurred in front of the building the day of the restricted distribution, prices went high but nobody can know for sure how the market value will develop.
Beau Street Hoard Britain’s fifth largest treasure hoard
The biggest hoard ever found in a UK town has been revealed to the public. Around 30,000 coins from the third century AD were found in Bath nearby the famous Roman baths. The hoard has been declared treasure trove.
Circulation coin set 2012 “Moravian-Silesian Region”
The Czech Mint issues a folder focusing on the historical region of Moravia-Silesia. The six circulation coins are accompanied by an exclusively designed medal of nordic gold.
New Japanese Prefecture coins
To mark the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law, Japan Mint has launched “Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Program” in 2008. The first three coins of this year are dedicated to Okinawa, Kanagawa and Miyazaki.
Islamic Numismatics online seminar at Hamburg University
Beginning on April 13, 2012 Professor Stefan Heidemann of Hamburg University will offer a seminar on Islamic Numismatics as a Source for Economic, Political and Art History of the Middle East. The web class will cover various topics of Islamic numismatics.
Exhibition in New York on inflation phenomenon
The American Numismatic Society has announced “Signs of Inflation”, a new exhibit, in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York thus exploring the world of inflation.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a bathroom ...
China to become the world’s largest art and antiques market
A new report on the international art and antiques market asserts that China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest market for art and antiques ending decades of American domination.
Diary of a numismatist travelling Turkey (2009) – Part 6
Ankyra is a name familiar to anyone interested in the history of the Roman emperors. The Monumentum Ancyranum is a magnificent insight into the image cultivation of Emperor Augustus. Turkish Ankara, however, has much more to offer.