Numismatics
Hirsch, Martin
Martin Hirsch, who earned his doctorate in art history, works as conservator for medieval coins, Renaissance and Baroque medals at the Munich coin cabinet. He is dedicated to elevate the appreciation of art medals.
Huster, Victor
Victor Huster is an internationally active medalist and artist, who, in 2012, was awarded the German Medalist prize. Many of his works received multiple awards. Among other things, he designed the new Israeli 1 shekel piece and numerous German commemorative coins.
Grigorova-Gencheva, Valentina
Valentina Grigorova-Gencheva is ancient historian and numismatist. In addition to her academic work, she is head of the department of precious metals investment and collector coins at a Bulgarian bank.
Arnold-Biucchi, Carmen
Born in Ticino, Carmen Arnold-Biucchi combines theory and practice: In her capacity as Curator, she is responsible for the collection of ancient coins at the distinguished Harvard Art Museums, and is also teaching numismatics in the Classics Department at Harvard.
Berman, Allen G.
Allen G. Berman is a coin dealer, collector and author. His witty side expresses itself in his founding of the fictitious numismatic Kingdom of Bermania which he rules as King Alanus I.
Sommer, Andreas Urs
Andreas Sommer is not only a philosopher but likewise one of the most distinctive collectors of Byzantine coins. His passion for collecting resulted in numerous publications dealing with the topic, including the German-speaking standard work of reference on Byzantine coinage.
Travaini, Lucia
Lucia Travaini is one of the most renowned experts in the field of Medieval and Modern Italian coins. She currently teaches at the University of Milan.
Kolbe, George F.
George F. Kolbe has been active as a dealer in numismatic literature for fifty years. Under today’s name of Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers, his company has not only a rich tradition, but is also the biggest auction house in this field.
Alram, Michael
Michael Alram is one of the most distinguished numismatists of our time who not only holds the highest functions at an international organizational level, but also organizes exhibitions that receive wide attention. His center of interest is the Ancient Orient.
Conzett, Jürg
Strictly speaking, Jürg Conzett is a financial analyst. With his MoneyMuseum, he tries to motivate people to reflect about their own attitude towards money and about money in general. To this end, he has assembled a coin collection, among other things.