IADAA – Guidelines on due diligence when purchasing ancient objects
The International Association of Dealers in Ancient Art has developed guidelines how to act when buying ancient objects with all reasonable due diligence.
Bob Hecht (1919-2012)
On February 8, 2012 Robert Emanuel Hecht died only four weeks after the law suit in Italy had been abandoned because of the statute of limitations.
Warman’s U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide Available
Featuring more than 500 color pictures and current pricing, Warman’s U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide is the most complete and compact guide on the market. Now the fourth edition is available.
Call for papers for monographs on ancient economy
The Spanish journal “Herakleion” has started to prepare monographs on different topics of antiquity to be published as “Anejos de Herakleion”. The editors call for paper for a monograph on ancient economy.
Bionics: 2012 Niobium Coin of Austrian Mint
The Austrian Mint will issue on February 22, 2012 the tenth coin in the silver niobium bimetallic series featuring Bionics. Bionics is the complex interdisciplinary field in which biological systems and evolution are applied in solving engineering problems and developing modern technology.
New evidence in “Lord Stewartby Collection case”
In 2007 the outstanding collection of Scottish coins assembled by Lord Stewartby was stolen. Now, though, a TV broadcast could lead to news regarding the missing collection.
Diary of a numismatist travelling Turkey (2009) – Part 3
Do you know Antep and its fabulous museum with mosaics? If not, I strongly recommend it to you. Antep is a pleasant town where you quickly feel at home. Urfa, ancient Edessa, in contrast, can’t be recommended for women traveling on their own. And if you do, you will need steady nerves.
Dealers Applaud PCGS Grading Services Coming to Hong Kong
The recent announcement that Professional Coin Grading Service has established a Hong Kong-based authentication and grading service has received enthusiastic response from some of Asia’s most respected rare coin dealers and collectors.
New Latvian collector “Stone coin”
The Bank of Latvia has issued a new collector coin “Stone coin”. It is a bi-metallic coin made of silver and a granite central disc. It reminds of the importance granite has in the Baltic state’s history, geography and culture.
Mint of Finland celebrates Helsinki being design capital
In 2012, the eyes of the design world will turn towards Finland and its World Design Capital, Helsinki. Mint of Finland ushers in 2012 by commemorating Finnish design and knowhow with a collector coin.