The Divine on Byzantine and Early Islamic Coinage
Birmingham is currently displaying an exhibition where visitors can explore the relationship between religion and money in two of the world’s major faiths, Christianity and Islam, at a pivotal time in their early history.
50 years Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
In the last 50 years of existence Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has sold everything but the one constant has been ancient coins. In the meantime the family business has broadened its range of offers by assuming new specialists, and the internet has become their new home, too.
New volume in Handbook of Greek Coinage Series
Volume 12 in the Handbook of Greek Coinage series is being at press and will be available soon. This volume represents the 7th of the 12 scheduled volumes of this important work being written by Oliver Hoover and published by CNG.
Brad Ciociola joins Stack’s Bowers Galleries as currency specialist
Stack’s Bowers Galleries announces the addition of Brad Ciociola to its currency division. Ciociola brings a wealth of currency and grading experience to Stack’s Bowers Galleries, and has begun his position with the firm in January 2014.
David Playing For Saul
The Bank of Israel has released the 18th Coin in the ‘Biblical Art’ Series, ‘David playing to Saul’. The coin tells of the rise and fall of Saul, the first king of the people of Israel, told in the first Book of Samuel.
News from The Perth Mint in February
The Perth Mint has released new products introducing new series and continuing popular ones. Ancient god Zeus opens the new series Gods of Olympus and a lioness the series Mother’s Love.
USA releases new import restrictions on coins from Bulgaria
On January 16, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced new import restrictions on coins from Bulgaria. This is another major expansion of import restrictions, and one that for the first time reaches coins made as recently as the 18th century.
Industrialization displayed on banknotes
From muscle power to steam engines, the new banknote exhibition held by Giesecke & Devrient, the Munich-based banknote specialist, traces the history of industrialization. The firm’s in-house museum is displaying one hundred banknotes – both historical and current – from 61 countries.
Changes at the ANA Summer Seminar
In summer 2014, the American Numismatic Association’s 46th Annual Summer Seminar will be held in Colorado Springs (CO). After evaluating member feedback, the ANA has decided to implement a number of changes concerning the funding and organization of the event.
NYINC 2015 Bourse Sold Out
The 43rd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), scheduled for January 3-11, 2015 has a sold out bourse. Only 3 out of 130 dealers did not renew their spaces prior to departing. So only 3 dealers from the long waiting list were able to move up.