World Money Fair 2018
From February 2 to 4, 2018 the World Money Fair will take place. The WMF is the most important show for contemporary numismatics. Therefore we have asked the participating mints which novelties they will offer and which events they have planned.
The 46th New York International at its new location
The New York International Numismatic Convention is still the most important market place for ancient coins. In 2018, the convention had to move. It is now located at the Grand Hyatt above the Grand Central Terminal. Ursula Kampmann was there.
Weird objects you would not expect in a National Numismatic Collection
“You have what stored in the vault?!” is a common reaction when Jenifer Gloede reveals what her workplace literally has in store. In this article, the specialist at the Smithsonian’s NMAH collection of monetary and transactional objects presents the five most bizarre items.
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece
From 26 April to 29 July 2018 the British Museum will show ‘Rodin and the art of ancient Greece’. It is little known that Rodin took his inspiration from the works of the Greek artist Pheidias who conceived the Parthenon sculptures.
The Coinage of the First Jewish Revolt against Rome
Numismatist Robert Deutsch has published ‘The Jewish Coinage During the First Revolt against Rome’ dealing with all the numismatic aspects of the First Revolt coins. He presents his monograph in detail here.
Latvia dedicates coins to Kurzeme and Latgale
Marking the country’s centenary in 2018, Latvijas Banka issues a four-part series of 2-euro commemorative coins featuring the coat of arms of selected cultural and historical regions. The latest two coins are devoted to Kurzeme and Latgale.
The bracteates: An image of society in the High Middle Ages
In a short film, the beautifully preserved bracteates of the Professor Helmut Hahn collection illustrate the medieval estate-based society. And the historical background in turn helps to better understand their imagery.
Online compendium makes medieval texts accessible
From Europe to Asia, from AD 600-1600 – that is the range the “Global Medieval Sourcebook” spans. Stanford University’s free online tool offers transcriptions as well as new English translations of written sources in a variety of genres.
Exhibition illuminates Bank of England in literature
To mark the launch of the new Jane Austen £10 note, the Bank of England museum presents “Stories from the City: The Bank of England in Literature”. Charles Dickens, T.S. Eliot and others figure prominently in this special exhibition that will run throughout 2018.
Registration open for the World Banknote Summit 2018
Registration is now open for the World Banknote Summit to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 24-26 September 2018. True to its signature hallmark, the Summit agenda will focus on banknotes and their role in the payment landscape from different perspective.