Archive: People and Markets
The Black Lizard from Brusnik Island in Ultra-High Relief
Croatia is home to a lizard species that would have impressed even Darvin himself: the autochthonous black lizard, found only on the island of Brusnik. On 14 March 2024, Croatia issued three collector coins in its honour. Now the fourth, a two-ounce silver version in ultra-high relief, has been released.
Medieval Money, Merchants, and Morality
The new exhibition in the Morgan Library & Museum examines the economic revolution in medieval Europe and charts the expanding role and perception of money during that period. The medieval manuscripts shown in the exhibition are truly stunning!
Coins from the Era of Marius and Sulla Discovered in Tuscany
In the Livorno region, a hoard of 175 Roman Republican denarii of remarkable quality was found in 2021. The existence of the treasure was kept secret until an exhibition displayed the pieces in 2023.
CIT’s Mt. Everest – First Ascent
70 years ago two mountaineers were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest. To commemorate this event, CIT has minted two silver coins with Ultra High Relief and further features.