British Museum presents an exhibition on 4000 years of Sicilian art
The British Museum shows the impressive exhibition ‘Sicily: culture and conquest’. Over 4000 years of history on the island are explored through objects in the museum’s own collection alongside outstanding loans from Sicily and around the world.
Whitman Releases New Book on Philadelphia Mint in 19th century
Whitman Publishing announces “1849: The Philadelphia Mint Strikes Gold”. The book chronicles the trials and tribulations of the U.S. Mint in the first half of the 19th century and the tremendous impact that the 1848 discovery of gold in California had upon that institution.
Project on Late Antique and early Medieval Economy prepares conference
‘Framing the Late Antique and early Medieval Economy’, a large Digital Humanities project, holds a conference at Princeton University to launch its first phase in reconstructing the ancient economy. The event will take place on April 29-30, 2016.
Belgium’s Royal Numismatic Society celebrates 175th birthday
Founded in 1841, the Royal Numismatic Society of Belgium celebrates 175 years of its existence in 2016. To mark the event, a conference entitled “Belgian numismatics in perspective” will be held on Saturday, May 21st, 2016 in the Royal Library of Belgium.
500 Years Bavarian Purity Law
The silver coin that Coin Invest Trust has designed for Palau on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Bavarian Purity Law from 23 April 1516 exhibits a very distinct form: it is shaped like a crown cap.
Commemorative coins to Celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday
As the British nation prepares to celebrate another landmark for the royal family, The Royal Mint has struck a new, special edition £5 coin to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday. Other denominations are also available.
Bulldozer driver entitled to keep half of a Roman hoard
When he was levelling the ground in Yeovil / Somerset, Mark Copsey spotted something green in the soil... His discovery turned out to be a hoard consisting of 3,339 coins from Roman Imperial times. Now it been decided that he is entitled to half of the value of this hoard.
Welcome to Iran! (2016)
In spring 2016 Ursula Kampmann travelled to Iran! The particular warm welcome made up for some other details. And although coins were rarely seen during the travel it was a spetactular experience.
Cultural Affairs Committee refuses to accept petition “For preserving the right to privately collect”, signed by 44,500 supporters
44,500 citizens have signed the petition “For preserving the right to privately collect”. In signing, they are calling for the proposed law not to put unrealistic demands on private collectors. However, the Cultural Committee has refused to accept an official handover of the signatures, citing time constraints and questioning its validity.
Hoards: the hidden history of ancient Britain
The British Museum shows a coins and medals display, ‘Hoards: the hidden history of ancient Britain’. Until 22 May 2016 this exhibition explores the stories behind the headlines focusing on prehistoric and Romano-British hoards from across the United Kingdom.