Greek and Roman Numismatics Summer School in Athens
The Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation organises its first Summer School on Ancient Greek and Roman Numismatics, to take place at its premises in Athens, from 3 to 12 July 2017. A visiting scholar will develop a special topic.
Australian coin honors motor racing legend Brabham
The Royal Australian Mint devotes a commemorative coin to motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham. The green and gold track on the coin recalls Brabham becoming the one and only Formula 1 driver to ever win a World Championship in a car of his own construction.
Fidel Castro
On behalf of Mongolia, Coin Invest Trust dedicates two commemorative coins to recently deceased Fidel Castro. The relief of the silver edition is especially high and rich in detail thanks to smartminting© technology. The gold edition impresses with its diameter.
Royal Canadian Mint is offering a new silver collector coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is offering a new silver collector coin, overflowing with favourite symbols of home. Royal Canadian Mint’s “Heart of our nation” silver coin gives Canadians a great way to hold onto memories of Canada 150.
Pobjoy Mint strikes Capitol Building shaped coin
On behalf of the British Virgin Islands, Pobjoy Mint produces a 1-dollar coin in the shape of the United States’ Capitol. This unusual, low-mintage coin is a fitting tribute also to Capitol architect William Thornton, who was born in the issuing nation.
Green sea turtle with numismatic insides
A turtle in Thailand had to have surgery because it was dragging its leg behind, swimming. The doctors found something wildly unexpected in her stomach: 5 kilograms of coins. The animal had swallowed 915 coins.
Handover at the FENAP
Dr. Hubert Lanz has been chairman of the Federation of European Numismatic Trade Associations for many years. Now he has handed over his office to a younger successor.
Egypt’s former minister says antiquities should stay abroad
Most Egyptian artefacts held abroad were exported legally, says Egypt’s former Antiquities Minister and argues that it is in his country’s interests to leave them where they are.
Antiquities trade in Egypt
There are books we have been anticipating for years. This is one of them. It paints a detailed picture of the Egyptian antiquities trade, not black, not white, but with many shades of grey. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the book.
Auction house Hermann Historica is looking for a new owner
For more then 35 years Munich-based auction house Hermann Historica has been a specialist on Arms and Armour, Firearms, Antiquities, and much more. Now the directors are looking for an entrepreneur who will lead the firm into the future.