Paul (Jean-Paul) Divo, 8.8.1937-13.2.2014
On February 13, 2014 numismatist and coin dealer Jean-Paul Divo died. Lutz Neumann-Lysloff recalls his life and his achievements for numismatics.
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.
What’s the story behind the Californian gold treasure?
In California, walking the dog a couple found the largest treasure ever found in the USA. Estimated value: over $10 million. But is the money really theirs? Maybe not, as the recent development is indicating.
Lost Change – innovative mapping tool for England and Wales
The English Portable Antiquities Scheme has presented a new tool which locates around 300,000 coins found in the country on an interactive map. Numerous search options reveal new connections between coins and their mints.
New release of OCRE – Online Database of Coinage of the Roman Empire
In collaboration with New York University’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released a new version of OCRE (Online Coins of the Roman Empire). The database has become bigger, multi-contributor and multi-lingual.
Annual ONS meeting in Tübingen
This May, the Oriental Numismatic Society invites to their annual meeting in Tübingen. The programme has not yet been agreed on and the organisers appeal for active participation and contributions.
Gold Coins: Money that changed the World
Svein H. Gullbekk, Professor of numismatics at the University of Oslo has submitted an intriguing publication that crosses all historical periods. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at that book.
Lecture on Byzantine money
On March 13, 2014 Eurydice Georganteli of Harvard University will give an Ilse and Leo Mildenberg Memorial Lecture on Byzantine Money in Cambridge, MA (USA).