International Conference on Ancient Religion and Economy
The University of Gdánsk will hold a conference in June of 2019 to discuss the multi-faceted influence of religion on economy in the ancient world. Researchers of all related fields are invited to submit papers by February 15, 2019.
Call for Applications for ANS Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics
The American Numismatic Society has announced the dates for this year’s Eric P. Newman Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics. Masters and doctoral candidates interested in participating must turn in their applications by February 22nd, 2019.
Gold Maple Leaf Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a special edition of the Gold Maple Leaf in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Since it was first issued in 1979, it has become a famous and renowned standard in the global precious metal business.
Does Cash Have a Future?
Sweden is often cited as the haven of a cashless society. Is this where all countries are heading? Experts got together at CashCon 2019 to analyze current developments in cash provision and usage, and to find answers to the most pressing questions.
The 7 Summits – Aconcagua
Just like the previous issues, the third silver coin in the “The 7 Summits” series created by CIT Coin Invest AG on behalf of the Cook Islands, impresses collectors with a true-to-life design. Smartminting technology allows for the relief of the Aconcagua to appear surprisingly realistic.
Strängnäs: Stolen Crowns Discovered in Trash Can
Last summer, newspapers around the globe reported on a theft in Sweden. Two royal crowns and an imperial orb had been stolen from Strängnäs Cathedral. Now, they have been found – in a trash can in a suburb of Stockholm.
Financing the First World War
How did the UK pay for its involvement in the Great War? The Bank of England Museum allows you to discover how the British government raised the necessary funds and tells you the stories of people who supported the national effort by buying war bonds.
Digitalized Facial Recognition for Coins
Is this the end of numismatics as we know it? An image recognition software is now able to recognize and identify inventoried coins at any given time. The Fraunhofer Institute reports on ongoing developments.
‘Byzantium’ Celebrates a Golden Age of Coinage
A new exhibition, now open at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, reveals the fascinating coinage of the Byzantine Empire. It showcases over 150 rare gold, silver and base metal coins and uses them to tell the story of the turbulent Byzantine era.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Pergamon ...