Sponsian – Emperor or Fantasy?
Was there a Roman emperor called Sponsian? Yes, says a new study of the University of Glasgow, which received great attention in the daily press. Renowned scholars claim the opposite.
Coins Stolen at Vehicle Burglary in San Francisco
On 9th November a coin dealer became the victim of a vehicle burglary in downtown San Francisco. Dozens of silver and gold rare coins were stolen, most of them certified. Find a list of the stolen items here and keep your eyes open when purchasing coins.
Exhibition Displays Tutankhamun’s Complete Burial Hoard
The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered 100 years ago. Soon, the Grand Egyptian Museum will show the complete burial hoard for the first time. The exhibition design comes from the German scenographers of Atelier Brückner.
Jan Olav Wilborn Aamlid Receives Schive Medal
Jan Olav Wilborn Aamlid was awarded the Schive Medal for his book on Siam specimen banknotes. The medal is a reward medal for non-academic numismatists by the Norwegian Numismatic Association.
Greek Numismatic Course at the British School at Athens
In spring 2023 the British School at Athens offers a two-week training course for students at Athens. The course provides hands-on experience in working with coins and gives a chronological survey of Greek coinage. You can still apply!
Prepare for the Mint Directors Conference Canada 2023
The next Mint Directors Conference will take place in Canada. In October 2023 delegates will come together in Ottawa and discuss the topic “Minting For The Future”. Now a dedicated website for the meeting is online and you can prepare your attendance.
CIT’s Steampunk Issue: Nautilus
Nautilus is the third issue of CIT’s popular Steampunk series. The coin is inspired by the submarine of the same name in Jules Verne’s stories and features an ultra high relief combined with partial gilding.
One of the Largest Celtic Gold Hoards Stolen
The Celtic and Roman museum in Manching, Bavaria, has been the victim of a spectacular heist. Almost 500 Celtic gold coins were stolen. The sequence of events recalls the burglaries in Berlin and Dresden and raises questions about complex security issues of museums.
The Met Shows How Colorful the Ancient World Was
Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture was once colorful and vibrantly painted. This is demonstrated in an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art based on recent studies. Coin enthusiasts should look out for the gems in the display!
NGCX – A 10-Point Grading Scale for Coins
Numismatic Guaranty Company introduced NGCX, the first 10-point grading scale for coins. The new 10-point grading scale will supplement the 70-point Sheldon scale, which will continue to be used by NGC.