The MDC in Bangkok: News from the world of mints Part 2 Sessions of the Technical Committee 1
From May 1 to 4, 2016, the Mint Directors Conference took place in Bangkok. It was attended by nearly 360 delegates for whom 35 presentations were held. Here you find an abstract of the papers given by the Technical Committee.
A Portrait of Antinous, in Two Parts
The Art Institute of Chicago shows two portraits of Antinous, the favorite of Roman Emperor Hadrian. Together with that masterpiece other items like coins on loan from the ANS try to cast a light on the historical figure. The display runs through August 28, 2016.
2016 ANA college scholarships awarded
Every year, the American Numismatic Association awards college scholarships to young, talented numismatists to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. The 2016 winners are Nathan Godin and Peyton Souder.
To Maria R.-Alföldi’s 90th birthday
On June 6, 2016, the numismatist Maria R.-Alföldi celebrated her 90th birthday. Helmut Schubert congratulates her on this special day and recalls the importance of the work of this doyenne of numismatics.
From the underground to the end-users: the final Round Table of the DAMIN project
Where does the material come from, that is used by mints for coining? In the final Round Table of the DAMIN project in San Francisco, the focus was placed on gold, silver, and mercury.
Antiquities Coalition Own Study Debunks Claims
Anti-art trade interest groups have been claiming that IS makes billions of dollars by selling out its cultural patrimony. A new study funded in part by those interest groups themselves denies that: terrorist funding estimate drops from $7 billion to “four million” – worldwide.
Pergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World
The New York Met is showing the exhibition “Pergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World” featuring many important loans from abroad particularly from the Pergamon Museum Berlin. Among the objects there are also coins from the ANS.
History in your Hands Foundation – a Foundation to Expand Interest in Numismatics
The not-for-profit organization “History in Your Hands Foundation” hopes to build bridges between numismatics and the public. Cooperating with museums and educational institutions, it will provide students and older people with the opportunity to handle (not only) coins.
NGC presents McClure Collection in Image Gallery
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has created an online image gallery for the Rev. Dr James Gore King McClure Collection, a fascinating assemblage of coins, tokens and medals collected between the 1860s and 1930s. The collection will be offered by Heritage Auctions.
Spain issues proof coins in honor of Cervantes
On the occasion of the 4th centenary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, the Royal Spanish Mint issues two proof coins in his honor, in addition to the 30 euro face value coin.