Archive: People and Markets
Eisleben, Germany: Church Treasure Recovered After Almost 400 Years
What a find: last year, a hoard of 864 coins was discovered in a sandstone figure in a church in Eisleben, Germany. The coins were hidden there during the Thirty Years’ War and provide a rare insight into the currency in circulation at that time. A coin expert from the region tells us more about it.
Coins of the Islamic Lands From the Nasser D. Khalili Collection
The Khalili Collection of Islamic Art is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, and its Islamic coinage is among the finest in private hands. A catalog featuring highlights from the early period of Islamic Coinage has now been published, including many rare and unpublished specimens.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Bruno2022-06-13 12:25:292023-07-03 12:43:47Fascinating Change: The 50 State Quarters of the USA – a Milestone
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Lucie Loechel2024-11-21 10:15:332024-11-21 10:15:50Important Collection of Islamic Glass Weights at Numismatica Genevensis SA
IAPN General Assembly in Marseille 2023
At their 71st General Assembly in Marseille, the International Association of Professional Numismatists elected new members, increased the Executive Committee, and awarded the prestigious IAPN Book Prize.
Counterfeiters of Hundreds of Thousands of Euro Coins Arrested
A large-scale counterfeiting workshop has been raided in Spain. The culprits put half a million fake 2-euro coins in circulation throughout Europe. Read on to find out how the perpetrators evaded the police for years and how you can identify the counterfeits.