Second antoninianus of Roman Emperor Proculus found
In the 1990s a unique coin came up, a silver coin of Proculus, a Roman third century usurper. Now metal detectorists found a second specimen in England. Discussion is arousing again: genuine or Renaissance forgery?
Greek gold coin marks begin of First Balkan War
The Bank of Greece has issued a new gold collector’s coin to mark one of the most historic and decisive battles fought in Modern Greek history during the First Balkan Wars. The 100 Euro coin depicts leader Pavlos Kountouriotis and the battleship Averof.
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.
Austrian series “Crowns of the House of Habsburgs” completed
On November 14, 2012 the Austrian Mint issued the fifth and final coin of the “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” gold coin series. The new coin features the majestic Imperial Crown of Austria.
US Return To The Gold Standard Won’t Go Far
The idea of linking the dollar’s value to the price of gold has cropped up in the 2012 election cycle but will be short lived, predicts Terry Hanlon, president of dealers Dillon Gage Metals in Dallas.
Standard Guide to Indian Paper Money Revised
The Revised Standard Reference Guide to Indian Paper Money very effectively chronicles the evolution of Indian currency dating back to 1770 and captures the various nuances of modern day currency as well as interesting incidents that helped shape this sector over the years.
Mirroring Medicine: Medals Exhibition in New York
Until January 11, 2013 the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at the Columbia University Medical Center, New York, presents “Mirroring Medicine,” an exhibition of medical-themed medals from the collection of Dr. Ira Rezak.
Second series of euro banknotes: the “Europa” series
The European Central Bank and the national central banks of the Eurosystem are to introduce a second series of euro banknotes. Called the “Europa” series, it will include a portrait of Greek mythology figure Europa in the watermark and the hologram.
New Fraud Trick through PayPal – Caution on Internet Sales
As soon as payment is received on the PayPal account, you can send out accordingly. It is so secure! This was what two eBay traders of gold coins believed. However, if there is no proof of receipt from the buyer, he is able to demand his PayPal payment back.