Agrippa’s Meeting of Kings at Tiberias
Josephus tells us of a most interesting meeting in Tiberias, apparently convened by Agrippa I (37-44 CE), grandson of Herod the Great, probably around 42 CE...
Surcharge of the Money Changers
Do you know, why there were money changers in the Temple of Jerusalem and how much they did earn? No, you don’t? Well, then you should read the article of David Hendin on this very special detail of every day’s life in the ancient Holy Land...
The coin in the fish’s mouth
Matthew 17:24-27 reports that Peter found a coin in a fish’s mouth, which was meant for paying the Temple tribute. David Hendin explains what kind of coin it was and what was the most common silver coin in the ancient Holy Land...
Prominent Protagonist of the Right to collect becomes President of the J. Paul Getty Trust
James Cuno, hitherto Director of the Art Institute of Chicago, becomes President of the J. Paul Getty Trust. Cuno has won friends all over the world because he advocated the age-old tradition of collecting.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts: Recently, at the campground...
Great Success for Singapore coin show
The first major Singapore coin show held in over 10 years proved to be an unqualified success. 8.000 visitors came to see the dealers.
Royal Dutch Mint issues a commemorative coin: 100 years Mint building
The Royal Dutch Mint will issue a new commemorative coin on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its Mint. More detailed information will be available soon.
From royal to floral: New themes abound in Royal Canadian Mint’s Spring 2011 Coin Collection
The Mint’s first collector coin honoring the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II is joined by themes such as Tulips; the Wild Rose; the Mountain Avens; Birthstones; “Welcome to the world”; as well as Mythical Creatures and Great Canadian Locomotives series; and Canada’s Famous CN Tower.
Spectaculum: About Golden Crowns and odd disguises
On the first weekend of May a Dark Age Festival took place at German Bad Säckingen. The response was incredible, which gives us a good reason to reflect, why the Middle Ages are so popular and why museums can’t benefit a little bit more from this trend...
Anonymous Donor Gives $100,000 to ANA
A generous donation will fund the Radford Stearns Award for excellence in exhibiting...