Studies in Ancient Coinage in Honour of Andrew Burnett
There can only be a handful of people who have increased our knowledge about Roman numismatics as greatly as Andrew Burnett. To honor him, his colleagues have now prepared a festschrift which, needless to say, focuses on minting in the entire area of Roman influence.
New web portal for Thracian coins
The Corpus Nummorum Thracorum has created a new web portal collecting virtually thousands of Thracian coins for research. An impressive amount of data, a clear interface and sophisticated search options are offered for free.
New Degussa branch in Singapore
As part of the company’s strategy to further expand into the Asian market, Degussa Goldhandel opened a new branch office in Singapore.
70 Years of Peace in Europe
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, Coin Invest Trust, on behalf of Cook Islands, created a classic commemorative coin. It celebrates a condition which we must not take for granted.
Austria releases capercaillie gold coin “Wildlife in Our Sights”
The Austrian Mint issues the third gold coin in the “Wildlife in Our Sights” program. The six coin series celebrates the diversity of Europe’s native wildlife as well as the sustainable management of their habitats.
German Federal Cabinet passes draft of the amendment of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage
On November 4, 2015, the German Federal Cabinet passed the ministerial draft of the amendment of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage presented by Monika Grütters, Commissioner of the Federal Government for Culture and Media. The political work is thus beginning.
The new legislation on the Protection of Cultural Heritage concerning fossils and minerals
From October 30 to November 1, 2015, “The Munich Show” took place, the most important European trade fair for minerals and fossils. The main topic of discussion was the new legislation on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, in the light that the value threshold of 0 definitely applies to fossils and possibly to minerals.
Long awaited, finally released: the new RPC
Is there anybody really in need of an explanation why he has to buy the new RPC? Ursula Kampmann provides this explanation. After all, this comprehensive catalog of Roman provincial coinage is an absolute must-have for any ambitious library.
A day in honor of George Le Rider
November 7, 2015, will be devoted to the memory of George Le Rider when distinguished researchers will meet at the Bibliothèque nationale de France to illuminate the different spheres of action of one of the greatest experts in Greek numismatic.
Report on Joint Summer Meeting of BNS and RNS
On July 11, 2015, the Joint meeting of the Royal and British Numismatic Societies was hosted by the Yorkshire Numismatic Society in the Yorkshire Museum. The day was loosely focused on hoarding with a chronological range which spanned the Iron Age to the Seventeenth-century.