Conference on coinage associated with York
“Connecting Through Coinage”, a major two-day event focussing on coinage associated with York, will be held in June 2014 in York. Day One is the “Romano-British Congress” and Day Two will be the fifth biennial international “Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage”.
Medicine and Medals
Uppsala University holds a gigantic collection of medical-historical medals which formerly belonged to Erik Waller. Harald Nilsson has now published a catalogue of this collection. Ursula Kampmann discusses the book.
National Coin and Currency Convention Announces Auction Rights Award
Lyn Knight will be the official auction house for the November 20-23, 2014 29th Annual National Coin and Currency Convention a Professional Currency Dealers Association sponsored event.
Spectacular new Charlie Chaplin commemorative coin
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s first appearance on film and to commemorate him as an icon of cinematic history, the Perth Mint has released a 1oz silver lenticular coin featuring the comic genius.
Palau issues queen conch pearl coin
For the first time, a coin in the popular pearl series by Coin Invest Trust isn’t dedicated to a shell, but to a sea snail. The latest coin in the series shows a “queen conch”, native to the Caribbean.
I.A.P.N. book prize for work on Siamese Coins
This year, the IAPN honoured numismatic authors Ronachai Krisadaolarn and Vasilijs Mihailovs for their ground breaking work on Thailand “Siamese Coins from Funan to the Fifth Reign”. Their reference has quickly become the standard in the field of Thai coinage.
Thousands of Krugerrands stolen in Switzerland
In Zug (Switzerland) 2,800 Krugerrands were stolen during a burglary on March 8, 2014. The local police ask for special attention.
George Walton heirs donate $100,000 to the ANA
A generous donation of $100,000 has been given to the ANA. The donation will be used to update and digitize the Numismatic Diploma Program, a range of courses in numismatic training and education that will become available as online courses in the future.
Book Review: When the Dragon Wore the Crown
In his book, professional astrologer Don Cerow presents an intriguing view of astrological subjects within a broad context of time and human awareness. Although it is not about coins, per se, it will be a delight for anyone interested in the ancient world and ancient myth, says Wayne G. Sayles in his review.
CSNS celebrates 75th Anniversary Convention
The Central States Numismatic Society’s 75th Anniversary Convention will be held in April in Chicago. Amongst others, the convention will offer several auction sessions, an almost 300 booth bourse area as well as educational seminars, for instance on Women in Numismatics or on the Civil War.