Archive: People and Markets
Major State Exhibition at Two Museums in Trier: Marcus Aurelius
The state exhibition on Marcus Aurelius marks the opening of another world-class exhibition on ancient Rome in Trier. Who was the man whose Meditations became world literature? And what actually makes a “good ruler”, a quality which Marcus Aurelius is often said to embody?
The World’s Smallest Coin
Now it is official: Croatia’s 1-kuna coin dedicated to the town of Hum holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s smallest coin!
New Exhibition at the British Museum Presents Recovered Gems
A new exhibition at the British Museum showcases some of the finest ancient gems in the museum’s collection. They include some of the pieces that were recently stolen and could be recovered thanks to the cooperation of coin dealers.
ROMA Numismatics to Close on 24 May 2024
On 24 May 2024, a chapter in the history of British numismatics will come to an end. The auction house ROMA Numismatics Limited will close its doors.