Catalog of Olympic Coins by Albert M. Beck
In time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, the catalog of Olympic Coins written by Albert M. Beck has been published, both in English and German. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
Armenian Coinage in the Classical Period
Classical Numismatic Group have published the latest volume in their Classical Numismatic Studies series, Armenian Coinage in the Classical Period by Frank L. Kovacs. A new reference book comprising many recently discovered coins was much needed.
David Sundman Awarded ANA’s Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award
David Sundman, president of Littleton Coin Company in Littleton, NH, is the 2016 recipient of the American Numismatic Association’s Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award.
The South African Mint celebrates its country heritage
At this year’s annual Johannesburg Coin Show, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 3-5 June, the South African Mint presented new issues which celebrate ‘South African inventions’.
Japanese 47 Prefectures Series’ coin devoted to Fukushima
The latest addition to the 47 Prefectures Coin Program issued by Japan Mint focuses on the 46th prefecture of the country: Fukushima.
Final issue of “Austria by its Children” series celebrates Upper Austria
The Austrian Mint concludes its popular “Austria by Its Children” program with the final silver coin: Designed by a 9 year old school girl, it celebrates the province of Upper Austria.
Farewell celebration for Hortensia von Roten
At the Swiss National Museum an era comes to an end: Hortensia von Roten, responsible curator for the biggest collection of Swiss coinage world wide, is retiring. Her successor has already been determined.
The Atlantic Cable Medal of 1866
On July 27, 1866, 150 years ago, the Transatlantic Cable was completed connecting North America and Europe telegraphically for comparatively instant communication. Herman Blanton tells the story and what was the numismatic aspect of it.
The Cloisters acquire late medieval medal connected to Jean Duc de Berry
In a recent Morton & Eden sale of Renaissance and Baroque medals, The Cloisters Museum New York purchased an extremely rare French silver repoussé impression of a gold medal that formerly belonged to the important early Renaissance collector Jean Duc de Berry.
Württemberg Paper Money
Numismatically, there are only a few areas as well-researched as Württemberg. But still, time and time again there comes something new: Now, a paper money catalog became available. Ursula Kampmann took a look.