Reversal of the Burden of Proof
The European Parliament has approved a new directive concerning the return of national treasures. The directive puts private collectors at an unprecedented disadvantage. For the first time the burden of proof with regard to the “due care and attention” regulation will officially be placed on the possessor – apparently even for “archaeological” coins with the nominal value “0”!
Sicily in full bloom Part 1
Do you also start daydreaming when you think of Sicily’s fantastic coins? The Arethusa’s head, crab and eagle or the natural beauty of the celery leaf! We’re going to visit the cities where these coins originated. Accompany us on our journey through the paradise of each coin collector! Today we’re visiting the Roman Villa Casale and Morgantina. And to top things off, we discover a coin treasure.
Cell phone photos security leak for coin collectors
Coin collectors who share photos of their coins with others online take an enormous risk since cell phones save the location data together with the picture. Criminals can make use of this to track down collections. However, there are ways to block crooks easily.
More new currencies for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe hasn’t had an own currency for years now. Instead of the Zimbabwe dollar, foreign currencies are now being used for payments. In 2014, the government will further increase the number of officially accepted currencies to counteract the drastic lack of cash money.
Coin hoards found on Scottish festival grounds
Two coin hoards in close proximity to each other have been discovered in the North of Scotland, one of them being the first find of Roman coins in this area. The coins shed more light on our understanding of the relations between Romans and Celts in Antiquity.
ANS receives NEH Grant
The ANS and the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World received a major grant of $300,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities which will provide for the full implementation of the Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE) project.
Éditions Victor Gadoury Publishes Book on French Patterns and Piéforts
At last, the authors Michel Taillard and Michael Arnaud now present a comprehensive, new standard work of reference on French patterns and piéforts. The standard work of reference on modern French numismatics, the red-colored Gadoury, did not include those coins.
NGC Grades Benchmark Collection of Australian Coins
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has certified the superb Benchmark Collection, a complete set of Australian pre-decimal coins. The collection includes a number of finest known examples and important rarities as well as several previously undocumented varieties.
LBMA approves Dillon Gage’s Precious Metals Depositories as Associates
Two subsidiaries of Dallas-based Dillon Gage Metals were recently named associates of the London Bullion Market Association, a world-wide trade group representing wholesale gold and silver bullion, over-the-counter market members.
Finish collector coin honours coin collectors
Mint of Finland has released a commemorative coin entitled ‘First Mark and Numismatics’ on 11 April. It is a homage to scholars and collectors of coins as well as commemorating the birth of Finland’s national currency.