Pour le mérite

On May 31, 1740, Frederick II succeeded his father on the throne, soldier-king Frederick William I. To the 28 year-old, that came as some kind of liberation. Finally, he was able to carry out his ideas. [ more ]

31.05.2013
Baldwin’s, GB-London [ more ]

27.05.2013
Auktionshaus Rapp, CH-Wil [ more ]

05.06.2013
Münzen & Medaillen GmbH, D-Stuttgart [ more ]

02.06.2013
Numismatik Lanz, D-Munich [ more ]

Springtime in Turkey – Part 5

There’s an old Sicilian proverb that says, ‘Only donkeys and tourists go out in the midday sun.’ But for us, lunchtime afforded us the glorious opportunity to take in Pergamum all on our own. [ more ]

Liberty Dollar has returned

In 2011 Bernard von NotHaus was convicted on counterfeiting after having issued the Liberty Dollar, a private currency apparently similar to the official US currency. Now a collector wants to issue a New Liberty Dollar as private medal with no intention of provoking authorities. [ more ]

Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World

Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the Palatine ... [ more ]