Numismatic Northern Spain – Part 9
Our travels through northern Spain are gradually drawing to a close. Today we’re visiting a few famous sites along the Way of St. James, including the mysterious Eunate. Our first destination, however, is the pantheon of the Kings of Navarre, Najera.
2013 Gold Proof Sovereign revealed
In celebration of 60 years of Her Majesty the Queen’s coinage, The Royal Mint has unveiled the 2013 Sovereign Collection. The definitive St George and the dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci graces the coin once more, just as it did on the first Sovereigns of the Queen’s reign 60 years ago.
Greece honours Socrates with collector coin
The Bank of Greece has issued a new 10 Euro silver collector’s coin which pays tribute to one of the world’s most noted and quoted philosophers emerging from the ancient world.
Congress in Padova
On November 30, 2012 the Department of Numismatics in the Padova University will hold a congress on ‘Money findings and historical-economical processes’.
Exhibition on stories Greek coins tell
The Fondation Martin Bodmer in Cologny near Geneva (CH) displays a new exhibition until March 17, 2013. ‘Words and Coins: from Ancient Greece to Byzantium’ explores how messages were transmitted through images and texts in Antiquity.
New Book on Abraham Lincoln
Whitman Publishing has released a new book by award-winning author Fred Reed. “Abraham Lincoln: Beyond the American Icon” has been available since November 19, 2012, the 149th anniversary of Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address.
Unique Security Feature on Canadian Bullion Coin
A micro-engraved design produced by the Royal Canadian Mint’s innovative use of laser technology makes its debut on the reverse “Maple Leaf” side of the 2013-dated 1 oz. Gold Maple Leaf and will be a permanent addition to the Mint’s flagship gold bullion coin.
Coin Theft in Train
Zurich-based auction house Numismatica Ars Classica informed us about a coin theft that took place in the train going from Zurich via Visp to Martigny on the afternoon of October 18, 2012.
Peter Berghaus (1919-2012)
On November 16, 2012 Peter Berghaus died just four days before his 93rd birthday. Even during his last months he was keeping his mind active.. With him we have lost one of the most eminent numismatists of Europe whose cooperative character strongly influenced the world of collectors and researchers.
American Numismatic Society Announces an Additional 2013 Gala Honoree
The American Numismatic Society Board of Trustees voted to include Ms. Rosemary Lazenby, Curatorial Officer of the New York Federal Reserve Bank and ANS Honorary Life Fellow, as an additional honoree at the 2013 Annual Dinner Gala.