The saddest night in the history of Spanish numismatics
In November 1936 the government of the Second Spanish Republic ordered to seize all gold coins in the Museo Arqueológico Nacional in Madrid. Abroad this story has remained scarcely known. But until today, the museum has never recovered from this loss.
WWI in coins and medals in the Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum Oxford shows the exhibition ‘Lest We Forget: Commemorating the Great War 1914-1918’ until December 23, 2014. Commemorative coins and medals, and emergency money evidences the war in numismatics.
2015 Edition of the “Red Book” out now
The newest edition of the “Guide Book of United States Coins” (known to hobbyists as the “Red Book”) has been published. More than 140 experts contributed to the 68th edition, which has a 2015 cover date.
Künker moved in new quarters
In May 2014 the Künker Company moved in new premises. The new building of the company is located in Osnabrück at Nobbenburger Straße 4a. The modern building is worth a visit for several reasons.
Dillon Gage to Offer Bullion Coins from Banco de Mexico
Dillon Gage Metals will distribute silver bullion products minted by La Casa de Moneda de Mexico. Among others there will be offered the .999 fine silver Libertad which depicts the Mexican national seal, the Angel of Independence and two Mexican volcanoes.
The Knights’ Tournament at the Herrenacker at Schaffhausen
In 1436, there was a knights’ tournament held at Schaffhausen. That was something of an event back then, but nothing out of the ordinary. It only becomes extraordinary thanks to a detailed record on this competition that has come down to us. Now, there was a reenactment of this famous tournament to be witnessed on the original site.
Heritage of Middle East victim of violence
The Middle East is engulfed by violence. Together with the peoples the cultural heritage of this region suffers from the civil wars. Many monuments are heavily damaged or destroyed. Often this happens even intentionally.
Moments of Eternity: Italian Medals from the Renaissance in Winterthur
Until April 19, 2015 the new temporary exhibition offered by the Winterthur Coin Cabinet presents some 60 Italian Renaissance medals combining an outstanding Swiss private collection with in-house exhibits. On display are creations by the leading medal artists of their time.
A scientific picture book on the Roman Republic
Anyone who loves coins of the Roman Republic will love this book. It compiles the coins of RBW Collection that had been auctioned off in three different sales and provides a perfect portrayal of the Republican coinage from the 4th cent. B. C. until the Battle of Actium. Ursula Kampmann has taken a good look at this book.
New York International Numismatic Convention Announces 2015 Schedule
The 43rd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel over a ten day period beginning Friday, January 2 and concluding on Sunday, January 11. Now the organizers have announced a schedule for this event.