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CIT’ Numismatic Icons – Leon
CIT is releasing the sixth issue in its successful Numismatic Icons series. It reinterprets the early tetradrachms of the Sicilian city of Leontinoi. The impressive motif of a lion’s head – ‘leon’ in Greek – has always made these coins unique.
Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Wonder at Risk – Because of Coins?
One of Britain’s most iconic natural landmarks is under threat – because tourists are decorating the famous basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway with coins. What may seem like a well-meaning gesture is now causing increasing damage to the geologically unique rock formation.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Bruno2024-10-02 13:27:042024-10-02 15:38:36Frederick III of Denmark and Eben Ezer
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Lucie Loechel2025-01-23 10:04:312025-01-23 14:24:11The Gnadenpfennig – An Object Between Decoration, Medal, and Coin
Lars O. Lagerqvist (1929-2023)
Lars O. Lagerqvist, former director of the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm and FIDEM Honorary President, passed away. He was one of the most important Swedish numismatists and a renowned expert for medals. Marie-Astrid Voisin Pelsdonk remembers her mentor and friend.
The Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award 2023
At FIDEM Florence 2023, the winner of the Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award has been announced. The award is given for medals with Judaic, Biblical or Holy Land themes.