Hellenistic Coins and Jewelery Found in Cave in Galilaea
In Israel a group of spelunkers found a cache of rare coins and silver and bronze objects in a cave. Parts of the hoard date back to the Hellenistic epoch, but some are much older. As on some vessels stalagmites had developed, the archaeological findings can even help to date the cave.
Greetings from the independence fighters
In the USA what is thought to be the nation’s first time capsule was recovered. It dates back to 1795 and among the hidden objects are several coins.
Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel
The coin collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna presents until September 13, 2015 the exhibition “Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel“. The pieces from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem demonstrate the political and religious changes ancient Israel experienced.
Australia mints new circulating coins for Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu
History was made with three Pacific Island nations, Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, marking the introduction of their own brand new circulating coins at the official coin striking ceremony at the Royal Australian Mint.
Religion and Money: Economy of Salvation in the Middle Ages
The international project “Religion and Money: Economy of salvation in the Middle Ages” uses coin finds in churches and historical and literary sources to investigate the relation between religion and money.
ANS awards Archer M. Huntington Award 2015 to Arthur A. Houghton
The American Numismatic Society awards the 2015 Archer M. Huntington Award to Arthur A. Houghton, III in recognition of his outstanding career contributions to numismatic scholarship. The award ceremony will be held on May 16, 2015 in New York.
Coins & Collectors
A collection of anecdotes revolving around coins, collectors and the past of US American numismatics is the content of the rewarding book by author Q. David Bowers. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
NGC Image Archive Tops 10 Million Coins
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation now has images of more than 10 million coins available for free on its website and smartphone app. These images show the obverse and reverse of virtually every NGC-certified coin.
New €20 banknote unveiled in Frankfurt
On February 24 the ECB’s President Mario Draghi unveiled the new €20 banknote in Frankfurt and announced that it would enter into circulation on 25 November 2015.
4 Million Pictures from Endangered Archives
Historical documents, books and photographs as well as manuscripts are at constant risk of being destroyed, especially in poorer countries. The British Library has initiated a programme to digitise these documents. After ten years the database now boasts impressive 4 million images.