Joyce misquoted on collector coin
The Central Bank of Ireland honoured national writer James Joyce with a collector coin. The coin shows a portrait of the author and a quotation from his masterpiece Ulysses. However the quotation is wrong and – as the bank states – ‘not intended as a literal representation’.
Kolbe & Fanning to produce special Eric P. Newman Collection catalogues
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have been selected to produce special edition hardcover catalogues for the series of auction sales of numismatic items selected from the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society collection.
Four rarities of a forgotten tribe
Celtic coin expert Chris Rudd will sell in auction four coins attributed to the obscure Belgae tribe, a tribe that has primarily become known again through numismatic testimonies thanks in particular to metal detectorists.
Haim Gitler nominated Chief Curator of Archeology at The Israel Museum
Following Michal Dayagi-Mendels, Haim Gitler has been nominated new Chief Curator of Archeology at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem. He has joined the museum’s staff in 1987 and became Curator of Numismatics in 1994. CoinsWeekly congratulates Haim Gitler on his promotion wishing him all the best!
The MoneyMuseum is selling pieces from its collection to help finance its presence on iTunes University
The MoneyMuseum is selling some of the precious items from its collection. The money raised won’t be going to ongoing maintenance, however, but rather to financing an innovative new project: The MoneyMuseum will be presenting podcasts on iTunes University on topics from the world of money.
Hollywood Legends IV – Bernard of Hollywood™
The successful ‘Hollywood Legends’ series is being taken one step further – this fourth set of the series is dedicated to the stars of the 50s and 60s: Brigitte Bardot, Claudia Cardinale, and Gregory Peck in photos by Bernard of Hollywood.
Professional Coin Grading Service Opens Office in Shanghai
Professional Coin Grading Service is opening its first grading and authentication center in mainland China. The firm is also opening a strategic partnership agreement with the Chinese company Shanghai Quanping Collectables Co. Ltd. expanding thus in the Asian market.
Suspect Selling Counterfeit Coins
Dealers should be on the look out for a subject selling counterfeit coins. The suspect is selling counterfeit modern coins in original packaging, including capsules and COA’s according to an Oklahoma dealer.
Comprehensive catalogue of Venetian coinage
For more than 1,000 years the Lagoon City Venice has struck coins. Now, Eupremio Montenegro has published an enormous catalogue comprising all Venetian issues with their respective market value.
Academic collections illustrate research
Until October 27, 2013 the Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art displays objects from academic collections of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies of Vienna University. ‘Academic Objects? – Paths to Knowledge’ illustrate how research works in real life.