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Springtime in Turkey – Part 5
There’s an old Sicilian proverb that says, ‘Only donkeys and tourists go out in the midday sun.’ But for us, lunchtime afforded us the glorious opportunity to take in Pergamum all on our own. [ more ]
Liberty Dollar has returned
In 2011 Bernard von NotHaus was convicted on counterfeiting after having issued the Liberty Dollar, a private currency apparently similar to the official US currency. Now a collector wants to issue a New Liberty Dollar as private medal with no intention of provoking authorities. [ more ]
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the Palatine ... [ more ]
SHIPWRECK! Exhibit at Discovery Times Square
Odyssey Marine Exploration, a private firm specialised in the fields of deep-ocean shipwreck, exhibits hundreds of authentic artefacts and historical treasures recovered from their deep-ocean projects from around the world at Discovery Times Square, New York. [ more ]
New Edition of Collecting World Coins Available
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Collecting World Coins, 1901-Present in an updated 14th edition, presents the most comprehensive country-by-country, fully illustrated listing of 20th and 21st century coins used in everyday commerce. [ more ]
Videos on Medieval and Roman numismatics
French numismatist Georges Depeyrot has uploaded onto his profile at Academia.edu two videos explaining the world of Roman coins and Medieval numismatics. [ more ]
Record price for a gold coin of a man who made a million
A gold stater of the Celtic king Cunobelin, known as the Biga Type, was recently sold for £15,100, the highest price ever paid for a coin of this ruler. [ more ]
Austria by Its Children 3: “Province of Lower Austria”
The Austrian Mint issued on May 17, 2013 the third silver coin in its delightful series “Austria, by its Children.” The new coin features the province of Lower Austria. [ more ]
FEI – The official coin series
The international parent organization of the national equestrian association, FEI, has entrusted Coin Invest Trust with the design of an official coin series. Collectors and equestrian sport aficionados alike can now delight in the first four coins of this new series. [ more ]
Springtime in Turkey – Part 4
Everyone knows Troy! But have you ever been to Alexandria Troas, the most important port in northwest Asian Minor? Join us in this chapter as we venture into this forgotten metropolis and to the equally little-known temple of Apollo Smintheus. [ more ]
On the future of smallest denominations in Western Europe
The future of 1- and 2-euro cent coins is open according to a EU Commission press release. However, in contrary to the worldwide trend of abolishing the smallest coins due to high production costs Switzerland decided to keep the coin with the lowest face value. [ more ]
Famous ‘Lost’ nickel sells for $3.17 million
1913 5C Liberty, PR63 PCGS, one of just five known, crosses the block in Chicago-area event, April 25. The item was kept for over 40 years in a closet after being mistakenly declared to be a date altered fake. [ more ]
Spectrum Group International Announces Purchase of Non-Controlling Interest in Stack's Bowers Galleries
Spectrum Group International announced on May 2, 2013 that it has purchased the 49% non-controlling interest in SBN/dba Stack’s Bowers Galleries which is now wholly owned by the company. [ more ]
A numismatic glimpse inside English economic history
Coinage and Currency in Eighteenth-Century Britain – this is how David W. Dykes entitled his luxury volume dealing with English tokens and their place in the history of money. The bibliophilic publication is of interest not just to special collectors. [ more ]
Veteran ANA employee Kim Kiick named Executive Director
Kim Kiick, a long-time senior manager and Director of Operations at the American Numismatic Association, has been named the Association’s new executive director, replacing Jeff Shevlin, whose contract was not renewed by the ANA Board of Governors. [ more ]
Singapore International Coin Fair Attracts Over 10,000 Enthusiastic Attendees
The 2013 Singapore International Coin Fair proved to be an unqualified success. The 3-day coin event (March 29-31) attracted over 10,000 visitors. Over 40 different dealers and mints attended, representing 21 different countries. [ more ]
Ten Commandment set of gold medals
For the first time in the history of Israel, the Ten Commandments are presented on a set of unique fine gold .9999 medals, just released by Israel Coins and Medals Corp. The set of ten medals is issued in a limited edition and comes in a handsome presentation case. [ more ]
Fantastic Frilled Neck Lizard
The first coin in the brand new Australia’s Remarkable Reptiles Silver Series has been released – the 2013 $1 Frilled Neck Lizard 1oz Silver Proof. [ more ]
Springtime in Turkey – Part 3
There are still paradises left on this earth – and the small port of Assos in Troas is one of them. Join us on our excursions through Troas, as we explore Troy, but first, as we marvel at the extremely finely preserved Assos. [ more ]
When your printer packs up while counterfeiting bills …
Some people try to print their own money in a rather unprofessional way, let’s say with a common printer from the supermarket. But maybe you should not kick up a rumpus there, especially when evidence against you is still in the printer … [ more ]
CoinsWeekly on CoinWeek
Do you want to know what CoinsWeekly is all about? Or, if you know it already, do you want to let somebody else learn it right now? Ursula Kampmann gave an interview to CoinWeek and explains the idea behind CoinsWeekly. [ more ]
Isaac Newton: from mathematical genius to crime-fighter extraordinaire
Isaac Newton is famous for his achievements in physics and astronomy. But he also was a Warden and Master of the Mint – and a successful crime-fighter who enjoyed chasing counterfeiters. [ more ]
Strong Demand for PCGS-certified Coins at the 24th Tokyo International Show and Taisei Auction
PCGS took part in the 24th Tokyo International Coin Convention (TICC), the most important and established coin fair in Japan, May 2-4, 2013 at Royal Park Hotel, Tokyo. [ more ]
Papilio machaon – A Butterfly in 3D
Coin Invest is continuing one of its popular series – the butterfly coins with 3D inlay. This year’s coin, dedicated to the black and yellow swallowtail, is issued by the Principality of Andorra. [ more ]
Australia remembers 100 years of Army Chaplains on Anzac Day
The Australian Army Chaplains leading this year’s Anzac Day veterans’ march in recognition of a century of ministry and pastoral support, have been recognised on the latest collectible coin in the Australia Remembers series from the Royal Australian Mint. [ more ]
Springtime in Turkey – Part 2
It’s 2013 and time for another numismatic diary. And, as always, the journey is replete with unexpected things of beauty, but also with mishaps. Part 2 of our trip sees us crossing Greece, ferrying over to Asia, and coming up empty handed in our search for Lampsacus and Cyzicus. [ more ]
Roof-top burglar robs Tacoma rare coin shop
A burglar sawed a roof and stole many coins from a rare coin shop in Tacoma, USA. When leaving he dropped a part of his loot but got away with coins worth more than $30,000. Police is looking for the man who is clearly recognisable on a store survellaince video. [ more ]
The British Museum and the University of Leicester announce £645K to study Roman hoards found in Britain
The Arts and Humanities Research Council has awarded the British Museum, working in collaboration with the University of Leicester, a £645K grant for a 3-year project on “Crisis or continuity? The deposition of metalwork in the Roman world: what do coin hoards tell us about Roman Britain in the 3rd century AD?” [ more ]
Burglary in a Swedish Ancient Art and Coin Shop
In January thieves broke into the coin shop Skarabé in the Swedish city Gothenburg. However, they acted rather clumsily and maybe this story will find a good end. [ more ]
PCGS-Certified Coins Featured in April 2013 European & Asian Auctions
Rare coins certified by Professional Coin Grading Service will be among the highlights of major auctions in Asia and Europe in the coming weeks. [ more ]
Monarchy and history meet nature and culture on Canada’s collector coins
The Royal Canadian Mint continues to celebrate Canada’s diverse heritage with a new release of collector coins showcasing Canada’s stories, symbols and traditions in an abundant variety of designs and innovative craftsmanship. [ more ]
Thirty years £1 coin
It’s thirty years since The Royal Mint commenced production of the £1 coin, during which that reassuringly chunky piece of our British currency has witnessed many changes to our country, our environment and our lifestyle. [ more ]
Springtime in Turkey – Part 1
It’s 2013 and time for another numismatic diary – this trip takes us to the west coast of Turkey. This first instalment, however, is all about the journey there and a visit to the awe-inspiring commercial city of Bolzano. [ more ]
Ancient Chinese Coin Found on Kenyan Island by Field Museum Expedition
A joint expedition of scientists has unearthed a 600-year-old Chinese coin on the Kenyan island of Manda. According to the excavators the coin proves that trade existed between China and east Africa decades before European explorers set sail and changed the map of the world. However, doubts remain … [ more ]
2012 and 2013 Huntington Awards for excellence in numismatic scholarship
The American Numismatic Society announce Dr. Ioannis Touratsoglou and Prof. Olivier Picard as the respective recipients of the 2012 and 2013 Archer M. Huntington Awards. [ more ]
New Dutch coins on occasion of succession on the throne
The investiture of King Willem-Alexander will take place on April 30, 2013. In order to commemorate this Royal event, the Dutch Ministry of Finance has issued new Dutch 10, 20 and 50 euro commemorative coins: ‘The Royal Dutch Coin’. [ more ]
Application forms for Sberatel 2013
In early September the collector fair Sberatel will be held in the Czech Republic. Already many places have been booked. So, if you are interested in participating you should book soon. [ more ]
Mongolian Wolf in an artful issue
The Mongolian wolf is one of the many animals in danger of extinction. Now, Mongolia is dedicating a gold plated silver coin to this native subspecies of the wolf, a coin that most certainly has a chance of winning the ‘Innovation’ category at the next Coin of the Year awards. [ more ]
Joyce misquoted on collector coin
The Central Bank of Ireland honoured national writer James Joyce with a collector coin. The coin shows a portrait of the author and a quotation from his masterpiece Ulysses. However the quotation is wrong and – as the bank states – ‘not intended as a literal representation’. [ more ]
Numismatic news from the Western Black Sea coast (Bulgaria)
Bulgarian archaeologist and numismatist Evgeni Paunov gives some detailed descriptions of recent archaeological findings in Bulgaria containing coins. [ more ]
Haim Gitler nominated Chief Curator of Archeology at The Israel Museum
Following Michal Dayagi-Mendels, Haim Gitler has been nominated new Chief Curator of Archeology at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem. He has joined the museum’s staff in 1987 and became Curator of Numismatics in 1994. CoinsWeekly congratulates Haim Gitler on his promotion wishing him all the best! [ more ]
Four rarities of a forgotten tribe
Celtic coin expert Chris Rudd will sell in auction four coins attributed to the obscure Belgae tribe, a tribe that has primarily become known again through numismatic testimonies thanks in particular to metal detectorists. [ more ]
Kolbe & Fanning to produce special Eric P. Newman Collection catalogues
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have been selected to produce special edition hardcover catalogues for the series of auction sales of numismatic items selected from the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society collection. [ more ]
Latvia to issue new collector coin ‘Silver Salmon’
The Bank of Latvia is commemorating the birth date of the Latvian lats by issuing a silver replica of the original one-lats coin with a twenty times increased nominal value. [ more ]
