Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Bethlehem...
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has published their inventory with 319 new high-quality coins, medals and tokens at fixed prices, including a beautiful collection of modern European gold coins.
One Million Archaeological Objects Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme
The Portable Antiquities Scheme has now 1 million records of archaeological objects discovered by private persons. The annual report 2020 presents the most important finds.
Iconic Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief Gold Coin Sells for $4.75 Million
The iconic Saint-Gaudens issue is considered one of the most desirable and valuable coins in numismatics. Now, a 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief changed hands for a record $4.75 million in a private transaction between GreatCollections and Heritage Auctions.
“Lasting Impressions”
For over 1,100 years, Byzantines used seals in their everyday life. Dumbarton Oaks holds the world’s largest collection of these seals. A new exhibition presents the most interesting pieces.
Faces of Power – Numismatic Course in Rome
The Royal Netherlands Institute of Rome and the German Archeological Institute organize the numismatic course “Faces of Power – Coinage as a Historical Source in the Roman and Early Modern Period” in Rome in March 2022. Be aware: the application period ends soon!
Bert van Ravenswaaij Is the New Mint Master of the Royal Dutch Mint
Bert van Ravenswaaij has been appointed the new Mint Master of the Royal Dutch Mint. This change comes with numismatic consequences. His privy mark will be featured on all new Dutch circulation coins.
Tiffany Art Metropolis: Notre-Dame
With Tiffany Art Metropolis - Notre-Dame, CIT created a gold and a silver coin that combine smartminting® technology with Tiffany glass inlay to create a special work of art that does justice to the granular delicacy of the Gothic building of Paris’ cathedral Notre Dame.
Classical Numismatic Group, USA-New York
For 25 years Classical Numismatic Group has been holding a large auction sale every January in New York. In 2022, nearly 3,000 masterpieces of Ancient Greek, Judean, Roman, World and British coinage will be on offer. See the highlights in this article.
From Lira to Euro. Italy’s History in Coins – Part 7: The Church and Fascism
In 1929, the Vatican and Italy signed the Lateran Treaty. This international agreement was the ultimate accolade for Mussolini. The Duce dreamed of an Italian empire in Africa and around the Mediterranean Sea. However, this dream turned into a nightmare.