Canada celebrates royal wedding
On occasion of the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry, the Canadian Mint releases a new silver collector coin with three Swarovski® crystals. According to the wishes of the couple the Canadian Mint also donated to the Centre for addiction and mental health Toronto.
“Built on Gold“: Exhibition shows Melbourne’s golden past
A new exhibition in the Old Treasury of Melbourne showcases the story of the journey of Victorian gold, from the diggings, as it passed through the hands of the gold buyers, escort troopers and on some occasions, bushrangers in England’s southernmost colony.
Book on coins of the English East India Company wins IAPN Book Prize
Published by Spink in 2017 “The Coins of the English East India Company. Presidency Series: A Catalogue and Pricelist” by Dr Paul Stevens has been declared the winner of the IAPN Book Prize for 2018. Currently it is available from the publisher at a special price.
To Repatriate or Not to Repatriate: That is the Question
Copenhagen’s David Collection is world-renowned for its collection of exquisite examples of Islamic art. Turkey has now requested repatriation of numerous items. Denmark has become a leading case as sending art back means it can only be experienced in source countries.
Serdica’s mint found?
In 2015, Bulgarian archaeologists found a gigantic Roman hoard in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. They are convinced that a mint was located there during late antiquity. Other experts have reason to doubt this claim.
Exhibition at Chinese university showcases strong women on ancient coins
At the Northeast Normal University in Changchun, People’s Republic of China, a team of 15 students has developed an exhibition highlighting strong women on ancient coinage, mostly from the Roman Empire.
PCGS Experts Spot Deceptively Altered Colonial Rarity
A drastically but deceptively altered 1792 Washington Eagle ‘cent’ submitted to Professional Coin Grading Service underscores the alarming skills of some so-called ‘coin doctors’ and why it is essential to have rare coins expertly and independently examined.
A monetary history of Central America
If you do not speak Spanish, you will have a hard time finding profound knowledge on the coins of countries like Guatemala or Panama. Brian Stickney has now published a very useful monetary history of Central America. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look.
MS Vilnius International Coin Fair 2018
The MS Vilnius International Coin Fair 2018 will take place from 17th-18th November 2018. Being the first international numismatic event at this scope held in the Baltic States aims at promoting numismatic traditions and investments combined with commodities for collectors.
Seventh International Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage
The 7th International Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage takes place on 13th October 2018. It once again will be held at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. The overall theme is England and the Wider World.