Iconographies in Motion – International Workshop
Which function and meaning had ancient coins as a communicative tool in society? Numismatists will discuss this and more questions at the international workshop “Iconographies in Motion” organised by Tübingen University.
PMG Certified 7 Million Banknotes
Paper Money Guaranty certified 7 million banknotes and is thus the largest third-party certification service for paper money worldwide. More than half of the submissions come from one single country.
The rarest 2 Euro Coins from Malta
Euro coins from Malta are rarely found in circulation. This makes them all the more collectible. Which 2 euro commemorative coins has Malta issued so far? And which coins are likely to increase in value? Our author numiscontrol shares the answers with us.
Pobjoy’s 50 Pence Coin “Moltke”
Pobjoy Mint continues its 50 pence series of historical ships with “Moltke”. The steam-powered ship was built for the German Imperial Navy and launched in 1877. It was employed for a polar expedition in 1882.
Prof Dr Wolfram Weiser (1954–2022)
On 6 February 2022, the numismatist and honorary professor Wolfram Weiser (1954-2022) passed away at the age of only 67. Dietlind Möller-Weiser remembers him.
“Picture the City” Brings History to Life in London
The Bank of England Museum teamed up with Google Arts & Culture to create a digital exhibition showcasing the history of London’s key locations. London, like you’ve never seen it before!
Eighth International Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage
The popular biennial series of one-day symposia in early medieval coinage will recommence on Saturday 22nd October 2022 in Cambridge. The theme is Early Medieval Coinages Revisited.
Annette von Droste-Hülshoff: A Commemorative Coin for Her 225th Birthday
On 24 February 2022, the German government will issue a new commemorative coin. It is dedicated to the poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, a woman who is considered an icon of feminism today. Ursula Kampmann attended the presentation event of the coin.
CIT: Leaning Tower of Pisa
To mark the 650th anniversary, CIT is dedicating a spectacular coin to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, depicting the tower as a three-dimensional work of miniature art.
And the COTY-Award goes to…
What a year for the Austrian Mint. After three wins in the individual categories at this year's Coin of the Year Award, the top prize now also went to Vienna.