Back to Sark: A Stolen Medal Returns to the Channel Island
Baldwin’s of St. James’s have been able to re-unite the Guernsey Museums and Galleries with an engraved silver medal which was stolen from them almost 50 years ago. The piece tells us the story of the short history of the silver mines in the Channel Island of Sark.
A Witness to Cruel Times
One in two European Jews was killed in 1348/49. They died of the Black Death or were slayed, as people thought them to be responsible for this horrible pestilence. “The Colmar Treasure” is one of the hoards which were buried during these years. It is exhibited now at the Met Cloisters.
The Museum Revolution in Baden
The new permanent exhibition “Archaeology in Baden” turns the museum visitor into an active user. With interactive ground maps, 3D scanners and virtual reality glasses, the pilot project tries to enable visitors to experience archaeological eras up close.
The Armorial Ring from Loch Lomond
Dix Noonan Webb offer a special 17th-century gold ring, discovered metal-detecting on the shores of Loch Lomond. The metal-detectorist had previously found an extremely rare gold hammered coin.
Spectacular Collection of Chinese Patterns Featuring Mao Zedong
The NGC Shanghai office had the chance to grade a collection of Chinese patterns featuring the portrait of Mao Zedong. Mao was famously resistant to having his portrait on coinage, so the patterns were never adopted for circulation. NGC shares pictures of these rarities with the numismatic community.
50th Anniversary of the World’s Largest Mint
In 1792, US Congress decided to establish a national mint in the then capital Philadelphia. Over the centuries buildings have changed, and the fourth Philadelphia facility was built exactly 50 years ago. It has become the world’s largest mint in both size and production.
San Marino Continues “Zodiac” Coin Series
The Ufficio Filatelico Numismatico San Marino continues the 5 Euro numismatic series dedicated to the 12 astrological signs. The new coins feature the zodiac signs Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo.
East India Company Issues Japanese Trade Dollar
The East India Company Bullion Ltd has released the fourth coin in their current collector coin series “The Trade Dollar Collection”. The series features five of the most popular and sought-after trade pieces issued during the mid-19th and into the 20th century.
The Monetary History of the USA.
In this series we tell you the monetary history of the United States of America – of course using coins. Starting with the foundation of the nation until the 1980s. Follow us into the land of opportunity! Here you can find all parts of the series.
Robbery in Wild West-Style
About $2.5 million worth of gold coins and watches were stolen from the Mexican Mint. The armed robbers entered the shop of the Mint Museum in Mexico City at gunpoint and carried their haul away in a trolley case.