The Medallist Anton Meybusch
The medallist Anton Meybusch is known for his magnificent baroque medals. Karsten Kold presents a biography and a complete catalogue of Meybusch’s work. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it – despite her inexistent knowledge of Danish.
Kevin Vinton Joined Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Kevin Vinton, the expert, dealer and auctioneer in United States colonial coinage and early federal copper joined the Stack’s Bowers Galleries team. He is based in the New York City gallery.
Dumbarton Oaks Presents Byzantine Coins Online
The Dumbarton Oaks Museum possesses one of the largest collections of Byzantine coins in the world with over 12,000 items. An online exhibition presents a selection focusing on the Byzantine Emperors on coins as curator Jonathan Shea explains.
Saudi Arabia’s Commemorative Banknote Sparks Diplomatic Disagreement With India
A serious diplomatic dispute came up in the context of the G20 Summit. However, the problem wasn’t due to any controversial comments made but by a banknote issued on 25 October 2020 by The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency as Michael Alexander reports.
Royal Australian Mint Welcomes New CEO
Leigh Gordon will become the new CEO of the Royal Australian Mint following Ross MacDiarmid. Gordon will commence his position in February 2021.
Great Britain’s Commemorative Coins of 2021
The Royal Mint has announced five new designs for 2021. The coins will celebrate milestones including Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th Birthday and the 50th anniversary of Decimalisation, and feature famous science fiction author H.G. Wells.
Rendezvous With the Mona Lisa: The Louvre’s First Auction
A walk on the roofs of the Louvre, a private concert in the former reception hall of the Kings of France. With exclusive offers like these, the Louvre enters the auction stage. The first auction called “Bid for the Louvre” is unusual in every aspect.
Jean Belaubre (1931-2020)
Jean Belaubre, former curator of the museum of Monnaie de Paris, died on December 10, 2020. His successor in this position Jean-Luc Desnier recalls his achievements.
Treasures in British Gardens: Troves of 2020
A positive side of Corona? The British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme noticed a boost in garden finds during lockdown. A Tudor coin hoard, a Krugerrand, and a seemingly unique copper-alloy Roman furniture fitting are only some of the intriguing finds made in 2020.
Anna Franziska Schwarzbach to Receive 2020 Saltus Award
The American Numismatic Society announced the winner of the 2020 J. Sanford Saltus Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Art of the Medal. It was awarded to the German artist Anna Franziska Schwarzbach.