Markus Schlein has been made authorized manager at Sack & Kiesselbach
On the occasion of the 125-year company anniversary of Sack & Kiesselbach, CEO Claus-Günther Knorr announced that Markus Schlein will be promoted to authorized manager.
Game over for the Ephesus excavation?
After more than 120 years, the Austrian Archaeological Institute has lost its excavating licence. The Turkish government thus strikes back against Austrian attitudes towards Turkey.
Archaeologists discover gold coins in Pompeii
In Pompeii four skeletons have been found that were accompanied by gold coins. The human remains have been discovered in the ruins of an ancient shop on the outskirts of the city.
Getty Museum exhibits ancient sculptures from the SBMA
A special installation at the J. Paul Getty Museum currently puts on view 14 works of Greek and Roman art from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Due to extensive conservation work, the sculptures, most of them stemming from the Ludington Collection, shine in new splendor.
Exploring the Mints of the United States – From Colonial Days to the Present
Published by Whitman, Q. David Bower’s new book on the history of the U.S. Mint makes its debut in October 2016. Dennis Tucker introduces the book, reflects about the Mint and talks about the author.
COINEX 2016 – 38th Premier International Show
The British Numismatic Trade Association invites to this year’s COINEX – 38th Premier International Show. 80 international dealers will offer an amazing selection of coins from all periods and countries, medals, tokens, banknotes, books and even antiquities.
DAMIN Workshop Call for Papers
The research project DAMIN will meet in Vienna in October 2017 and is calling for papers. The workshop will address the causes and consequences of the destabilization of monetary unions from a cultural and historical approach.
Butterflies in 3D – 2016: Cymothoe hobarti
By displaying the Cymothoe hobarti, the latest issue in Coin Invest Trust’s Butterflies in 3D series exhibits a species characteristic of its country of issue, Tanzania. The stunning red colouring of the butterfly’s 3D replica stands out from the high-relief silver field.
From Underground to End-Users
The proceedings of the same-titled congress have been published. They cover the relationship between precious metal mining, trade and mint. Ursula Kampmann took a look.
Coin set captures beauty of Singapore’s Orchids
The Native Orchids of Singapore coin series issued from 2011 to 2015 has been well received by coin collectors worldwide. In 2016, the beauty of Singapore’s Native Orchids is once again finely captured on 10 miniature 999 fine silver proof coins.