The “Great Kentucky Hoard” before the conservation and encapsulation.

The Great Kentucky Hoard of Pre-1865 US Gold Coinage

A cache of rare Civil War-era coins unearthed in Kentucky includes the finest-known 1863 Double Eagles as well as several interesting varieties and errors.

Das Minerva Magazin stellt Veröffentlichungen mit Juli-August Ausgabe ein. Foto: Annie Spratt.

Minerva Magazine Ceased Publishing

The archaeological journal Minerva, founded in 1990, will discontinue its service with its last issue in July/August 2023. The reason for this, it says, are the lingering effects of the pandemic and increased costs. The last issue can be downloaded for free.

Background Stela of Siamun and Taruy worshipping Anubis. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image: CC0.

Pobjoy’s Newest Egyptian Gods Coin Features Anubis

On the occasion of the 250th birthday of British Egyptologist Dr Thomas Young, Pobjoy released a brand-new silver coin featuring one of the most iconic gods of ancient Egypt: Anubis.

The 2025 AIA Annual Meeting 2025 will take place in Philadelphia. Image: 12019 via Pixabay.

Call for Papers: AIA Annual Meeting 2025

The Numismatics Interest Group of the Archaeological Institute of America invites abstracts on ancient coins and archaeology for the AIA Annual meeting 2025. They can be submitted until 28th February 2024.

Morton & Eden

Morton & Eden ⸱ Sale 124: Important Greek Coins – The Collection of a European Connoisseur ⸱ 26-27 September 2023 ⸱ London

London auctioneers Morton & Eden sold an important collection of Ancient Greek coins in a well-attended live sale. Many of the coins, described as “in exceptional condition” and “perfect examples of their type”, were sold for several multiples of their pre-sale estimates.

Nomos AG

Nomos AG ⸱ Obolos 29 ⸱ 8 October 2023 ⸱ Online

Nomos offers a selection of over 850 coins and medals in their Obolos 29 sale. Johannes Stelzhammer presents some of the highlights.