Computer-aided coin archiving and processing
The use of computer-aided processing methods bears great potential for the numismatic world and opens up new possibilities. During a conference at Southampton in 2012 there will be a Special Session on computer-aided coin archiving and processing. Interested authors are encouraged to submit abstracts of papers...
A New Christmas Coin From Andorra
In occasion of Christmas the Principality of Andorra issues a new coin. The 5 diner silver coin is released in October and has been conceived by the Coin Invest Trust. The incorporation of a Swarowski© element as Star of Bethlehem and the partially coloured reverse attract attention...
Exhibition “Myth and Coinage” extended
The exhibition „Myth and Coinage“ in Athens is extended until Tuesday, January 3, 2012. This was decided due to its particular interest and the great visitor turnout – approximately 53,000 persons visited the exhibition until October 31, 2011...
Art-Medal Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Birth of Lutheran Church Leader
The International Association of Reformation Coins and Medals (IARCM) announces an art-medal commemorating the birth of one of the most prominent leaders of American Lutheranism, Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther...
Morton & Eden, GB-London
On November 29 and 30, 2011 at Morton & Eden’s collectors found many interesting offers. The famous Hackney Hoard eagles sold for a total of GBP 98,280. But a single-owner collection of modern Greek coinage rose interest too...
Letter to the Editor
This letter to the editor refers to the editorial of the Newsletter dated to November 17, 2011. It deals with museums, collectors and the reasons, why collectors should not donate collections to museums any more...
Austrian Mint Announces Its Issuing Program for 2012
The Austrian Mint has published its Issuing Program for 2012. The first coin will be released in 2011. In 2012 the popular series “Rome on the Danube” will be continued. But many other new issues will attract collectors too...
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, nearby Athens...
New Auction House founded in Berne, Switzerland
Auctiones Ltd. in Berne enriches the world of auction houses linking virtual and real world. The auctions take place online, but the coins stay at the auction house where they can be viewed. On December 4th the first auction will start!
American Numismatic Society unveils a modern archival search tool
American Numismatic Society has unveiled the new interactive ANS archival search tool, ARCHER. It provides access to the ANS’ collection of unique archival material, through a series of simple search screens...