Italy issues 2014 Coin Set
The Italian Mint has issued its annual Brilliant Uncirculated set, which includes BU examples of all eight circulating coins and one of the circulating commemorative 2-euro coins for 2014, in honor of Galileo Galilei.
2014 Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal Features Immortal Four Chaplains
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal 2014 honoring United States Jewish Chaplains features Rabbi Alexander Goode, along with the other Immortal Four Chaplains, and Rabbi Jacob Frankel, the first U.S. Jewish Chaplain.
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.
Robbery at Claude Burgan’s with fierce gunfire in Paris underground
A robber took gold coins worth 100,000 euros during a forced incursion in the famous coin shop in Paris. He did not even shrink from using his gun.
Sicily in full bloom Part 8
Syracuse: the Mecca of Greek coinage. Birthplace of the most beautiful women’s coin portraits of all time. Just saying the name can send you into raptures. But then again, rats and closed museums can bring you back down to earth very quickly.
Vienna’s Museum of Military History re-opens WWI Room
On 28 June 2014 it was exactly hundred years ago that Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo. On that occasion the Museum of Military History in Vienna has re-opened its newly decorated WWI room with many important original objects.
Whitman Publishing: New Edition of America’s 100 Greatest Modern Coins
Whitman Publishing releases the third edition of 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, by Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett. In this beautifully illustrated book, two award-winning numismatists take the reader on a guided tour of the post-1963 circulating, bullion, and commemorative issues so avidly sought by collectors today.
IAPN held General Assembly in Monte Carlo
The International Association of Professional Numismatists held its 63rd General Assembly in Monte Carlo, May 29th-June 1st 2014. A total of 38 of the world’s leading numismatic firms met to attend the congress, with an additional 21 firms represented via proxy.
Hungarian Mint Issues Gold Florin of Queen Mary
With the issue of Queen Mary’s gold florin, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank continues its series “Medieval Hungarian Gold Florins”, launched with the gold florins of Charles I in 2012 and Louis I in 2013.
Donald Duck’s Gold and Silver Celebration
One of the world’s most beloved animated characters, Donald Duck, is set to celebrate his 80th anniversary this year, and to commemorate the occasion, New Zealand Mint has designed and produced a gold and silver coin honouring the popular character.