Numismatics

On January 10th, 2009, George Frederick Kolbe/Fine Numismatic Books will offer for sale at public auction the highlights of two outstanding numismatic libraries, both remarkable for their exceptionally fine overall condition. They will be sold at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in...  

On January 10th, 2009, George Frederick Kolbe/Fine Numismatic Books will offer for sale at public auction the highlights of two outstanding numismatic libraries, both remarkable for their exceptionally fine overall condition. They will be sold at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in...  

The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors has voted unanimously to create the Florence Schook School of Numismatics in honor of one of the Association’s most beloved members, who dedicated much of her life to educating young numismatists, President Barry Stuppler has announced...  

Mike Ellis brings over 20 Years Experience in Research, Grading & Teaching Management at Dominion Grading Service (DGS) formally announced this week the hiring of Michael Ellis as a senior grader and variety specialist. Mr. Ellis has over 20 years experience in professional numismatics with a...  

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has officially opened its new headquarters in lower Manhattan, New York. The ANS indicates its educational and research facilities are now available to international scholars, students and members of the general public — ANS has one of the world’s largest...  

The sale includes a wide variety of material on ancient, medieval, foreign and U.S. numismatics, and features a number of rare and important works. Selected highlights include: * The Journal of the Senate, First Session, Second Congress (1791–1792), featuring the complete text of “An Act...  

Bank of Valletta has purchased rare coins of the Knights of the Order of St John which were on sale at an auction in London. The coins are an outstanding example of fine 16th, 17th and 18th century coins that will enhance the local numismatic collection, the bank said. The coins will initially be...  

A £50,000 reward is being offered for information that could help police return a historic collection of coins to their rightful owner. The reward is believed to be the biggest unclaimed sum available for the return of stolen goods in Scotland, police said yesterday.  

Numismatics young and old will be able to complete their collections of state commemorative quarters starting Monday when the U.S. Mint holds a ceremonial launch of the Hawaii quarter.  

The man known as "Clark Rockefeller" wants his coin collection back from federal agents.  

OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS Please call the phone number listed with the theatre for timetables and ticket information. AMERICAN BUFFALO Robert Falls directs a revival of David Mamet’s 1976 play, about two junk-store habitués who involve a teen-ager in their plan to steal a coin collection. Cedric the...  

A huge £50,000 reward has been offered for the return of a rare collection of coins stolen from a home in Tweeddale last year. The ‘unique’ collection of Scottish coins went missing from the home of Lord and Lady Stewartby in Broughton last June.  

A £50,000 reward is offered in the hunt for a collection of "unique" early Scottish coins stolen in the Borders.  

Edison Elementary students from the winning classes of the Heavy Weight Coin Collection were treated to a special sundae and sumo wrestling party Thursday afternoon.As the students made their way through the sundae line in the school’s cafeteria, a few of their teachers were behind the curtain of...  

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