Complaint against the German KGSG with the European Commission
Within the German coalition talks, the revision of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Property is also part of the agenda – as a concern of the Free Democratic Party. The law has proved to be unrealistic, which is why a complaint is pending before the European Commission.
British Museum exhibition illuminates religious beliefs
“Living with gods: peoples, places and worlds beyond” is the title of an exhibition at the London British Museum until April 8, 2018. Displaying objects from 40,000 BC to today, it highlights world faiths, traditional indigenous, archaeological and modern civil practices.
CCG Launches Authenticated Stamp Guaranty
Certified Collectibles Group has announced the formation of its newest member company, Authenticated Stamp Guaranty (ASG). Replicating many proven practices of NGC, PMG and CGC, ASG will provide a higher level of expertise and protection to the world of philately.
Catalogue of the coinage of Charles Ferdinand Vasa (1613-1655)
The Polish Numismatic Society has published a catalogue of the coinage of Charles Ferdinand Vasa, Prince Bishop of Breslau and Duke of Neisse. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the little book.
Finland issues new 2-euro coin “Finnish Nature”
The second commemorative two-euro coin of Finland’s centenary was launched on 21 October 2017. The special coin pays tribute to Finland’s nature and is a part of the Finland 100 programme celebrating the centenary of Finland’s independence.
CIT „Magnificent Life 2017“ – Cobra
The cobra is one of the most fascinating animals in the world. To this impressive genus CIT, for the Cook Islands, dedicates the third issue in its “Magnificent Life” series.
London: a hub of numismatics
No other city in the world has a numismatic scene like London. Companies that have been in business since 1666 operate alongside young enterprises that have achieved a high degree of name recognition in just a few years. If you add the many branches of European auction houses, you can imagine what ‘Numismatic London’ has to offer.
Communism at the British Museum
In the display ‘Communism’ running until 18 March 2018 the British Museum investigates how countries with a form of communist government have demonstrated their view on money and economy on their money, government bonds and related material.
EU Report backs art dealers’ position
The final report from Deloitte for the European Commission confirms other reports that there is no evidence at all that an illicit market in cultural property run by organised crime exists. However, it comes to predictably wrong conclusions. Read a briefing by IADAA.
“Too big to study?” Workshop on large coin hoards
The Department of Humanities at Trieste University (Italy) organizes an international workshop-seminar on 18 May 2018. “Too big to study” is dedicated to the question how to deal with large coin hoards. The organizers invite to send propositions for papers.