The Broad Field of Reformation Coins and Medals: Interview With K.-P. Brozatus
The late Klaus-Peter Brozatus was one of the great experts in the field of Reformation coins and medals. In 2011 he gave an interview to Daniel Harmelink and talked about his work and what issues he regarded among the most outstanding in this numismatic area.
2020 Archer M. Huntington Award Goes to Sydney F. Martin
The American Numismatic Society presents its 2020 Archer M. Huntington Award for Excellence in Numismatic Scholarship to Sydney F. Martin, an expert in Colonial numismatics. The award ceremony will be available to attend virtually.
American Eagle 2021 Features New Reverse Designs
The United States Mint has unveiled new reverse designs for the 2021 American Eagle gold and silver coins. 2021 marks the 35th Anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program, and the new designs featuring the national bird will begin appearing in midyear 2021.
Royal Mint Museum Announces Short-Story Competition For Children
To mark the 50th anniversary of decimalisation, The Royal Mint Museum announced a short-story competition for school children in Wales. The winning story will be selected by celebrated children’s author, Eloise Williams.
Evolution of Life – Diplocaulus
Over the past six years, CIT’s Evolution of Life series has gained cult status among paleontologists. The depictions’ precision amazes the experts. The sixth release features the salamander-like Diplocaulus.
A New Record! The Most Expensive Roman Coin of All Time
There’s a new holder of the title ‘most expensive Roman coin of all time’. With a hammer price equivalent to almost 3 million euros, the new number one leaves the previous record holder, which was sold for 1.3 million euros, far behind.
$5,000 Reward For Stolen Coin
The Numismatic Crime Information Center informs that it has been authorized to offer a $5,000 reward for the return of a 1853 $20 gold coin. More details here.
Ute Wartenberg Becomes First Female ANS President
Ute Wartenberg will be the first female President of the American Numismatic Society taking over from Sydney F. Martin. This and more news from the Society’s Board of Trustees was announced at the 163rd Annual Meeting of the ANS on October 24, 2020.
World Money Fair 2021 to Be Held Online – For Now
The World Money Fair 2021 will not take place in January in Berlin as previously planned. However, the event hasn’t been completely cancelled either...
TEFAF 2020: How Fairs Go Online During Covid-19
TEFAF, Europe’s important fair for fine art, has taken a big step facing the current difficulties imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The New York fair was shifted to an online platform that will last in the future. Key to success is the „masterpiece“ format.