New permanent exhibition at Basel Historical Museum
Basel Historical Museum has opened its new permanent exhibition. Objects from collections dating back to the 16th century are focused in this impressive presentation. Among other objects Basel presents medals and coins from the property of Erasmus of Rotterdam...
ANS Unveils New Medal Honoring Eric P. Newman
The American Numismatic Society announces the limited edition medal honoring ANS Trustee Emeritus, Eric P. Newman. The medal will be minted in both bronze and silver and will be available by subscription only until January 13, 2012...
Spectrum Group International Expands Opening Office in Paris
Spectrum Group International is expanding in Europe. After a new office in Vienna another one in Paris has opened. U.S. Numismatist Kerry Pieropan will lead the Paris operations with support from numismatic expert Ron Gillio...
Krause Publications Announces Coin of the Year Nominees
Krause Publications has announced the nominees for the 2012 Coin of the Year awards. The awards honor the best in coin design and manufacturing from around the world and will be presented during a ceremony taking place at the World Money Fair in Berlin...
Two Coins To Mark The Occasion Of The Dual Year Spain-Russia 2011
The Spanish Royal Mint and the Bank of Russia release a joint issue marking the Dual Year Spain-Russia 2011. The two collector silver coins have a common reverse, which depicts Don Quixote and a ballerina of the Russian Ballet...
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: 10 kilo coin of pure gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 10-kilo pure gold coin as a tribute to Bill Reid. The reverse shows Reid’s most famous work, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii. Mintage is limited to 15 pieces of these coins with a face value of $100,000...
The Dorotheum affirms its tradition in the modern world
In 1707 Emperor Joseph I founded the imperial pawn office of Vienna with the intention to help the poor. In its changeful history this office became the modern “Dorotheum”, one of the world’s leading auction houses. But today it is a much more diversified company and surprises visitors with some special offers...
Large Coin Hoard Found In Shropshire
In August a novice metal detector user reported his first find: the largest coin hoard ever found in Shropshire county. Over 9,000 Roman coins from the 4th century AD may have been buried as ritual offering. HM Coroner declared the finding treasure...
New permanent exhibition in Schwyz: “Switzerland in the Making”
The new permanent exhibition “Switzerland in the Making. Through the 12th to the 14th Century” at the Forum of Swiss History Schwyz opens on 29 October 2011. The scenographic exhibition takes the visitor to a fascinating tour into the past...
ANS Modern Chinese Duplicates in Stacks Bowers Ponterio Auction
The American Numismatic Society’s Board of Trustees has approved the sale of a group of duplicate modern Chinese coins from the collection of its East Asian Department (estimated at $200,000). The pieces have been consigned to Stacks Bowers Ponterio Hong Kong Auction...