Artworks seized at New York Asia Week
An orchestrated series of highly publicized seizures during the New York Asia Week questions the viability of this important event. Kate Fitz Gibbon, lawyer and independent art historian specialized in Central Asia, reports what has happened.
Instant Conviction of Japanese Dealer
One of the most shocking episodes in the Asia Week series of seizures was the lightning-fast conviction of Japanese art dealer Tatsuzo Kaku under a plea agreement with the New York prosecutor, just one week after he was arrested. Kate Fitz Gibbon reports.
Medieval Sicily
Since ancient times, Sicily has been a cultural melting pot, a junction of Africa and Europe, of West and East. The Byzantines even temporarily moved their capital there. All parts of the series you may find here.
Sicilian Mosaic
The history of Sicily is shaped by the geographical situation of the island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Many peoples went through the country. Their trading, their wars and their peaceful coexistence are reflected on the coins. All parts of the series you may find here.
Welcome to Iran! Part 1: Culture shock in Tehran
Would you like to be a millionaire for a day? In Tehran this can happen really fast. Just exchange 100 euros for 3.6 million Iranian riyal. And that won’t be the only thing to surprise you when you visit this 15 million people city.
Public Asked to Comment on the Proposed Renewal of the MOU with Greece
Responding to the U.S. Department of State’s proposal to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with Greece, cultural property issue expert Peter K. Tompa asks all fellow coin collectors to comment.
CIT redefines high relief minting
Developed by Coin Invest Trust, the innovative smartminting© technology now allows the production of a new generation of coins. They set their own standard in terms of relief height and sharpness, three-dimensionality and wealth of detail.
Patterns and material varieties of Swiss coins
Jürg Richter has published a new book. His two-volume catalog covers the patterns and material varieties of Swiss coins. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the two books.
Numismatic Training Day in West Midlands
On the 20th of April 2016 the Money and Medals Network and the University of Warwick will be holding a numismatic training day for people working and volunteering in West Midlands museums and other public institutions.
Anti-counterfeiting device for bullion coins reveiled to European dealers
After a successful North American launch, the Royal Canadian Mint is introducing its Bullion DNA Anti-Counterfeiting Technology to the European market. A convenient counter-top device certifies authenticity of Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins.