Webinar on Islamic Numismatics at Hamburg University
The First Webinar for Islamic Numismatics was initiated at Hamburg. Twelve students in six countries meet every Friday at 2 pm CET in a classroom in cyber space.
Medals of Francis Stephen in Prague
Two curators of the numismatic department of the National Museum in Prague present coins and medals of the Emperor Francis Stephen, Maria Theresa’s husband, kept in the museum. The book offers enlarged photographs of the objects, explanations and interpretations and discusses the emperor’s role as a numismatist.
NYINC 2013: room block approaches capacity
The great 41st New York International Numismatic Convention 2013 is getting closer taking place from January 5 to 14, 2013. As the Bourse Chairman Kevin Foley states, due to the strong request of dealers and attendees the room block at the Waldorf Astoria approaches its capacity yet.
Help for Emilia-Romagna!
On May 20, 2012 the Italian region Emilia-Romagna was surprisingly hit by an earthquake whose epicentre was located nearby Modena registering 5.9 on the Richter scale. Help those who lost everything!
Impressions from Chicago International Coin Fair
The coins of India have joined the coins of China as most sought after by world coin buyers according to one dealer, others say Roman gold and high quality Greek silver are searched for. It seems, however, that the higher end market of any section goes particularly well.
The Oriental Numismatic Society
The Oriental Numismatic Society sees a couple of jubilees and important changes. Its new Secretary General, Joe Cribb, reports on how the organization works, how it is structured and what are the major events in the society’s life.
‘The eternal cycle’ – a 200 year old view on economy
The Austrian museums are proposing 100 objects in a large-scale publicity campaign. We do not want to keep you from seeing how a painter saw the economic cycle 200 years ago.
New home for CoinsWeekly
Since May 22, 2012 CoinsWeekly is accommodated in its new quarters. Take a look at the new office rooms where we collect news from all over the world for you – and much more.
World Notgeld Guide and Checklist Available as CD
A Guide and Checklist to World Notgeld 1914-1947, 2nd edition, is now available in CD form from Krause Publications. The reference by Courtney L. Coffing contains the largest collection of photographed Notgeld in a worldwide reference.
Finnish Armi Ratia honoured with a collector coin
The Ministry of Finance has authorised Mint of Finland to release a 10 Euro collector coin on 4th of June to honour the founder of the textile company Marimekko. The collector coin ‘Armi Ratia and Industrial Art’ was designed by artist Kari Markkanen.