The Coins of the Imperial City of Augsburg
There is a new standard reference for the coinage of the imperial city of Augsburg. The collector Anton Vetterle has published an extensive type catalogue. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Mark Borckardt Honored with The Herbert Silberman Award
As one of just 10 specialists in the last 40 years, Mark Borckardt, Senior Cataloger and Senior Numismatist at Heritage Auctions, has been awarded The Herbert Silberman Award by the Early American Coppers Club.
How Can You Realize a Coin Show During a Pandemic?
In 2020 nearly all coin shows were cancelled due to the Covid19 pandemic. One of the first to be held again was the 70th Collectorama Show in February 2021. David Lisot was there and interviewed Edward Kuszmar about this experience.
The Treasure in the Jam Jar. The Gold of Morez
Rumours about a treasure in the house of the Jobez family had been around for a long time in the village of Morez located in the French Jura. But no one believed it. Now the doubters have been proven wrong: gold coins and bars have brought a windfall to the town.
Ursula Kampmann Chosen For Numismatic Literary Guild Board
Our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Ursula Kampmann, has joined the Board of Directors of the Numismatic Literary Guild and succeeds long-time NLG executive Donn Pearlman. She is the first overseas member.
Army Flying Museum Shows Mass Art Installation of Mini Medals
The Army Flying Museum in the UK invited people from all over the country to help the museum create a mass art installation which has been inspired by their own medal collection. A most unusual mini medal exhibition will amaze even avid medal collectors.
All Gold Sovereigns At One Glance
“The Gold Sovereign Series” has become the standard reference when it comes to Britain’s legendary gold coin. A new, revised edition added all new sovereigns and fractionals issued since 2017.
Andrew Salzberg Is New CCG Executive Vice President
CCG has hired Andrew Salzberg as Executive Vice President. He comes to CCG from Asset Marketing Services, a well-known company in the US and China selling precious metal coins to collectors.
Bank of England Talk: The British £50 Note Through Time
The Bank of England regularly offers Online Talks. Curator Kirsty Parsons will take you on a journey as she explores the £50 note through time.
These Are the Designs for Estonia’s Commemorative Coins in 2022
Eesti Pank has presented the winning designs for Estonia’s three commemorative Euro coins to be issued in 2022 and for two new 2 Euro commemorative coins.