Archive: People and Markets
The British Museum: When Theft Becomes PR
Once again, the BM made negative headlines: Ilé Sartuzi stole a coin unnoticed during a hands-on tour and declared this an artistic performance. A commentary by Ursula Kampmann.
Stockholm: Lawsuit against Royal Coin Cabinet thief
In April we had to report that at least 1,200 objects worth the equivalent of 2.6 million euros had disappeared from the Stockholm Royal Coin Cabinet. A perpetrator is now standing trial. A second one is the subject of ongoing investigations.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Lucie Loechel2025-05-15 11:34:482025-05-15 11:34:48What Do Gaming Counters Have to Do with Numismatics?
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2-Euro Ticker: New 2-Euro Coins in April 2025
There were no official issue dates for 2-euro coins in April, but one topic is currently occupying 2-euro coin collectors in particular: the new issuance policy of Finland.
Perpetrators on Trial: An Update on the Manching Case
The news of the destruction of the Celtic coin hoard from Manching shook the numismatic world. The alleged perpetrators are now on trial. What is the current situation and is there still hope of recovering some of the coins intact?