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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Egypt and Alexandria. A brief numismatic survey: part III
Join us on our trip through the history of Egypt and its capital Alexandria by its coinage. Today we will have a look at the coins of Antoninus Pius with their astrological-astronomical background and the following time which was a difficult one for Alexandria.
Egypt and Alexandria. A brief numismatic survey: part II
Join us on our trip through the history of Egypt and its capital Alexandria by its coinage. Today’s episode focuses on the conflict between the Jews and the Greeks in Alexandria.
Egypt and Alexandria. A brief numismatic survey: part I
Join us on our trip through the history of Egypt and its capital Alexandria by its coinage. Today you will learn how the Ptolemies managed to get rich thanks to their coins, and how the Jews figured into it.
The meaning of the symbols on the euro banknotes
On the euro banknotes various symbols are printed that contain important information. We give an overview of the symbols which might be of interest to coin collectors and dealers.
