Aleksanderia – A Festschrift for Aleksander Bursche
On 21 February 2021, Aleksander Bursche celebrated his 65th birthday. He had a lasting impact on Polish numismatics and archaeology. His students dedicated an extensive publication to him. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
TEFAF 2021 Will Be An Online Fair Again
In 2020 European Fine Art Foundation TEFAF organised its first online event. It was such a success that 2021 will see again an online fair. Over 250 exhibitors will take part in the September event.
Royal Belgian Numismatic Society Accepts Submissions For Quadrennial Prize
The Royal Belgian Numismatic Society accepts submissions for its quadrennial prize. The prize rewards a dissertation on a numismatic topic. The next prize will be given in March 2022 – if the jury finds a work worthy of the award. So check out the regulations!
Treasures in Your Wallet: Finland’s 2 Euro Commemorative Coins
Finland’s euro coins are hardly ever found in circulation abroad. And that’s what makes collecting them so exciting. But be aware: many dealers sell “error coins” at high prices. Our expert numiscontrol explains how to save money.
Trap Attack: Vampire à la CIT
CIT Coin Invest has dedicated a coin to the mysterious vampire. For the third time the Liechenstein company ventures into the realm of primal fears and intense emotions with its successful series “Trapped”. As always with state-of-the-art smartminting© technology.
From Lira to Euro. Italy’s History in Coins
Bella Italia is calling! We tell the story of the nation state of Italy by means of coins. This series takes you through Italy’s eventful transformation from a geographical concept with dozens of currencies to a Euro country.
How a UK Court Punishes a Dishonest Detectorist
Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court in Essex has severely punished a detectorist. The man had found a hoard of gold coins. However, during his treasure hunt, he violated pretty much all existing rules and legal requirements. The unusual sentence seems to be somewhat archaic.
Exhibition at The Met: Politics, Patronage, and Power in Medicean Florence
The Tuscan Medici family are not only good for soap operas, they transformed the republic of Florence into a duchy ruled by them. One tool of power was art. How diligently they used some of the most celebrated artists of Italian Renaissance illustrates an exhibition at The Met.
Sberatel: Numismatic Autumn 2021 in Prague
The collectors fair Sberatel will be held in September 2021 in Prague. After realizing the event in the difficult autumn 2020 and with a currently improving general situation the organizers are confident that the fair will take place again this year.
PCGS President Brett Charville Stepping Down
Brett Charville, President of Professional Coin Grading Service, will be leaving the company after two years at the helm. He will remain part of the PCGS team while a successor is selected.