Archive – Book Reviews
John Spring’s fabulous book on the history of the coin trade
John Spring presents a book every serious coin collector should have in his library. It is a catalogue of all ... [ more ]
Guide to numismatics for advanced studies
On 128 pages Niklot Klüßendorf gives an introduction to numismatics to students and anyone interested in the subject... [ more ]
The Bible on Republican French Coins
Monnaies françaises has been France’s bible on republican French coins since it was first published in 1973 by Victor Gadoury...
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The Standard Catalogue of The Provincial Banknotes of England and Wales
New standard catalogue on provincial banknotes of England and Wales written by Roger Outing has been published... [ more ]
New Book on bibliophilic numismatic books
Christian and Yvette Dekesel complete their bibliography on numismatic books. Now, the first part of “A bibliography” of 18th Century Numismatic Books has been published... [ more ]
New Book on British Tokens
Over 3.000 tokens are illustrated in the new Token Catalogue edited by Galata Print Ltd.... [ more ]
A new Bowers book on collecting rare coins
Whitman Publishing has released a new book, “Collecting Rare Coins for Pleasure and Profit: An Insider’s Guide to Today’s Market”, by Q. David Bowers. The book is intended for those seeking to intelligently build a fine coin collection... [ more ]
Unusual World Coins in New Edition
Do you have to cope with coins from Micro-Nations? Or even with fantasy coin issues? Then you will know “Unusual World Coins”. Now Krause Publications has published the sixth edition of this classic guide providing up to date information... [ more ]
Krause Publications Unveils Decades Coin Folders
Krause Publications has released an innovative new series of coin folders that will be fun for children and parents alike: Decades coin folders... [ more ]
New Edition of “Grading Coins by Photographs”
Whitman Publishing is releasing a second edition of Q. David Bowers’s “Grading Coins by Photographs” which has been updated with hundreds of new high-resolution color photographs showing each coin type in multiple grades. [ more ]
Guide book to Celtic Numismatics in Switzerland
The most recent special edition of the journal Helvetia Archaeologica provides a popular overview of the Celtic coins in Switzerland. All aspects of Celtic numismatics are ... [ more ]
A new Celtic coin book
“It is very easy to use, not just for people with Dr. in front of their name, but for everyone, from schoolkids to scholars.” [ more ]
A new Dictionary of Coins in Gaul
This dictionary offers a comprehensive typology of the coins that circulated in mediterranean Gaul, from the earliest coins minted in Marseille to Augustus’ accession to power, in 27 BC... [ more ]
“Ancient British Coins” wins RNS award
The authors of Ancient British Coins - Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills – have been awarded the Lhotka Prize by the Royal Numismatic Society. [ more ]
Fresh look on Gallic coins
This book written by Pierre-Marie Guihard analyses the monetary history of the Gallic’s people in the low valley of Seine between the beginning of the III century and the end of the first century B.C integrating monetary history into the society which made use of the coins. [ more ]
New book on Bulgarian Medieval Coinage
Vladimir Ovtcharov has published a new book on “Archaeometric analysis of Bulgarian Medieval coinage” as volume X in the series “Coinage and Coin Circulation on the Balkans” (CCCB). [ more ]
Collection of essays by Italian numismatist Attilio Stazio
To remember the important Italian numismatist Attilio Stazio (1923-2010) a volume is to appear which collects some of his most interesting but often quite widespread articles and essays. [ more ]
Diva Faustina – new book on her coinage and cult
A new study by Martin Beckmann resolves the chronological difficulties of the coinage struck posthumously in the name of Faustina the Elder, wife of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, until now undated by means of die study of Diva Faustina’s gold and bronze coinage. [ more ]
New book on Byzantine solidus weights
Metrology is a rather dry subject – this view is held by many coin collectors. Yet still this field is the foundation of numismatics even ... [ more ]
Book on Danish mints in the 19th century
Michael Märcher, Curator at the Coin and medal cabinet of the National museum of Denmark, has published a comprehensive and important work on the Royal mints of Altona and Copenhagen in the 19th century. [ more ]
The “White Gadoury” is available again!
The 4th edition of “Monnaies royales françaises: Louis XIII à Louis XVI, 1610-1792” has been completely revised and comprises 363 numbers on 503 pages in full color. [ more ]
Catalogue of the Coins of Augustus – As book or in the Internet
In 2009 the Museum August Kestner presented an exhibit on the coins of Augustus. Responsible for this presentation was... [ more ]
Important Catalogue on the Coinage of the Achaian League
Steve M. Benner, Achaian League Coinage of the 3rd through 1st centuries B.C.E.
Anyone wanting to identify coins of the Achaian League had to spend a lot of money so far. The existing catalogues were ...
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New numismatic publications available at the ANS
Two new publications of the ANS are now available for a special pre-order price... [ more ]
„All that glitters...: Contributions to Greek numismatics“
The Belgian School at Athens and the Numismatic Museum of Athens organize a conference on Greek numismatics... [ more ]
Important Book on the Economic History of the Kingdom of Ancient Macedonia
Yannis Touratsoglou, well-known Greek numismatist, has published a study, which is dedicated to one of the most important kingdoms of Antiquity... [ more ]
A Handbook on Electrum Coins
Joseph Linzalone, an American coin dealer, has published a book on the topic of his special interest: early electrum coins. Being a dealer he knows what collectors do really need: an elaborate catalog featuring the major types provided with excellent photos... [ more ]
Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection has been published as SNG 6
The Academy of Athens has published a new volume of the international series “Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum” entitled “The Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection. From Thessaly to Euboea.” [ more ]
A new Catalogue of the British Museum related to the exhibition „Medals of Dishonour“
Philip Attwood and Felicity Powell, Medals of Dishonour.
He who thinks only of the objects his bank displays in a red jewellery box when the subject “modern medals” comes up tends to overlook the fact that the modern medal has become ...
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Fundamental Publication on the English Numismatics of the High and Late Middle Ages
Ian Stewart, Lord Stewartby, English Coins 1180 – 1551
The new work of reference on English numismatics of the High and the Late Middle Ages was written by a renowned expert in the field who wrote ...
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New book on coins, medals and banknotes featuring the portrait of Edward VIII
Spink issues Joseph S. Giordano’s book “Portraits of a Prince”... [ more ]
New Book on British Commemorative Medals by Christopher Eimer
The eagerly awaited second edition of the standard work of reference issued in 1987 has been published... [ more ]
46th Edition of Coins of England & the United Kingdom
The 46th Edition of Coins of England & the United Kingdom will be published in December 2010... [ more ]
“Ancient British Coins” wins RNS award
The authors of Ancient British Coins - Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills – have been awarded the Lhotka Prize by the Royal Numismatic Society. [ more ]
Coin Yearbook 2013 available
The Coin Yearbook is the independent price guide and collector’s handbook for the coin hobby. It is the biggest-selling guide to UK coins in the world. Now the 2013 edition has appeared. [ more ]
Two books on the Brussels Hoard of 1908
London-based Auction house Baldwin’s has offered 101 of the rarest Henry III Pennies from the Brussels Hoard, a finding linked by its intriguing history to the auction house itself as two books now available from Baldwin’s explain. [ more ]
A numismatic glimpse inside English economic history
Coinage and Currency in Eighteenth-Century Britain – this is how David W. Dykes entitled his luxury volume dealing with English tokens and their place in the history of money. The bibliophilic publication is of interest not just to special collectors. [ more ]
New Book on Indian Coins
This book is an attempt to understand the contributions of the Traikutakas, a dynasty that ruled over North Konkan in the fifth sixth century CE, by considering various types of data and art history related to them focusing on the artistic developments in this region. [ more ]
Studies of South Asian Numismatics
This book “A Study of Coins” covers Numismatic studies of South Asia from earliest time to modern period. This is the first kind of study, which will highlight from the first Punch marked coins issued between 7-6 century BC to present era. [ more ]
Festschrift in honour of East Asian numismatics specialist Joe Cribb
Joe Cribb is a renown specialist of coins and paper money of Asia. In a new volume numerous other experts cover various of his interest fields with own contributions ranging from Greek coinage to minting technology in India...
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New book on the coinage of Jodhpur
Jan Lingen, an expert of Indian numismatics offers in his new monograph a comprehensive view on the coinage of Jodhpur state and is the result of a painstaking research of more than three decades and his vast expertise on the subject. [ more ]
Book on Coins of India with current prices 1835-2012
A new specialized study of coins of India from pre-independence era till date offers valuations, description, representative photos including proof and UNC sets highlighting the individual characteristics and composition of each of these coins. [ more ]
Book on Kushan’s coinage
A new book on Kushan’s coinage in the light of recent discoveries and interpretations has been published recently. Vidula Jayaswal has put together a list of contributions by various experts on the topic illuminating many aspects in regard. [ more ]
Book on East India Company Coinage
Dr. Paul Stevens' ‘The Coins of the Bengal Presidency’ is the first of a planned three part series on the coins of the East India Company, this will be the new standard reference work for the next generation of numismatists. [ more ]
Standard Guide to Indian Paper Money Revised
The Revised Standard Reference Guide to Indian Paper Money very effectively chronicles the evolution of Indian currency dating back to 1770 and captures the various nuances of modern day currency as well as interesting incidents that helped shape this sector over the years. [ more ]
Catalogue of Indian Coins
The new catalogue book ‘Specialized Study of Coins of India’ presents coins from pre independence era till date with valuations, description representative photos including proof and UNC sets highlighting the individual characteristics and composition of each coin. [ more ]
Book on China’s Modern Coinage
A new volume collects the research papers of Richard Wright on ‘The Modern Coinage of China’, drawing them together from the various journals in which they were originally published between 1974 and 2003 into a newly set version. [ more ]
Giulio Bernardi receives Samir Shamma Award
Giulio Bernardi receives the Samir Shamma Award 2012 for his book on Arabic gold coins. This work made him also second in the choice of the International Association of Professional Numismatists in 2011. [ more ]
British Museum publishes Catalogue of its Japanese Coin Collection
The British Museum’s collection of Japanese coins is one of the best outside Japan. Now, the British Museum has published its first catalogue of its collection of Japanese coins... [ more ]
New Moneta volume on Japanese money issue in the Meji period
The numismatic series Moneta continues the series of volumes on the money issue in Japan during the Meiji period with the fourth volume ranging from 1904 to 1912. The previous volumes being out of stock will be republished. [ more ]
New Guide Book of Canadian Coins and Tokens
Whitman Publishing has released the first edition of a brand-new work on Canadian numismatics. The “Guide Book of Canadian Coins and Tokens”, by Dr. James A. Haxby, is available now. [ more ]
Holey Dollar – New Book on Canada’s most exotic colonial-era coin
This is the first book-length study to be devoted to Canada’s most exotic and celebrated colonial-era coin, the Holey Dollar of Prince Edward Island and its accompanying Dump. Written by the expert Christopher Faulkner it is published by Spink. [ more ]
Methodology of numismatics: new publication
Numismatics is one of the most valuable sources of ancient history. This volume includes 17 research papers in English and 16 in Hindi. They deal with different aspects of the subject under reference and provide valuable data for the furtherance of the numismatic study and history writing. [ more ]
Unexpected insights into the background of the creation of some Renaissance Medals
Ulrich Pfisterer, Lysippus und seine Freunde. Liebesgaben und Gedächtnis im Rom der Renaissance oder: Das erste Jahrhundert der Medaille
The book “Lysippus und seine Freunde“ is essentially a catalogue of works of the die cutter Lysippus the Younger alias Hermes Flavius de’ Bonis who created numerous ...
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Monograph on Renaissance artist Baccio Bandinelli
Nicole Hegener, Divi Iacobi Eques. Selbstdarstellung im Werk des Florentiner Bildhauers ... [ more ]
The British Museum and the Future of UK Numismatics
The proceedings of a conference held to mark the 150th anniversary of the British Museum’s Department of Coins and Medals in 2011 have been published recently. This book does not only cover topics of numismatics as a whole but also asks for the roles UK museums may play in developing the discipline in the 21st century... [ more ]
International Symposium on Roman Coins in the Renaissance
From November 16 to 18, 2011 various research institutes organize an international symposium in Berlin. The aim is to conduct a comparative analysis of the role and function of antique coins, and the reception, and (re-)construction of ancient culture and history in the age of the Renaissance... [ more ]
New permanent exhibition at Basel Historical Museum
Basel Historical Museum has opened its new permanent exhibition. Objects from collections dating back to the 16th century are focused in this impressive presentation. Among other objects Basel presents medals and coins from the property of Erasmus of Rotterdam... [ more ]
New Catalogue on Rumanian Essays
The two authors present a bilingual catalogue containing 460 pages with 196 numbers including patterns and actual coinage of Romania. Each object is ... [ more ]
Werner Kahle, Russland (Sowjetunion und Russische Föderation) – Medaillen mit nautischen Motiven
Numisnautik ist ein Spezialsammelgebiet, das sich ausschließlich auf Münzen und Medaillen mit ... [ more ]
19th Edition of Friedberg’s Paper Money of United States
The nineteenth edition of Paper Money of United States, the standard reference book on United States paper money is being released by The Coin & Currency Institute of Clifton, New Jersey... [ more ]
New numismatic publications available at the ANS
Two new publications of the ANS are now available for a special pre-order price... [ more ]
Whitman Publishing Uncovers The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint
How did the son of a poor farmer grow up to buy a priceless treasure of American history? And why—if his mission was preservation—did he ultimately destroy it? [ more ]
Whitman Releases New Guide Book of Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars
Rick Tomaska publishes a new important catalogue on US coins... [ more ]
Guide Book of United States Paper Money
Whitman Publishing Releases Third Edition of Arthur and Ira Friedberg’s Guide Book of United States Paper Money... [ more ]
New Book on Gold Dollars
Whitman Publishing Releases 2nd Edition of A Guide Book of Gold Dollars... [ more ]
New edition of the „Red Book“
Whitman Publishing Releases Second Edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins, Professional Edition... [ more ]
New Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Now Available
A new edition of the most comprehensive English language world bank note guide is now available from Krause Publications... [ more ]
Strike It Rich With Pocket Change in 3rd Edition
Can You Spot the Errors in Everyday Coins? This book is a clear and simple guide to prepare any collector or treasure hunter to spot rare coins the average consumer normally would never notice... [ more ]
2012 U.S. Coin Digest Now Available
Everything a coin collector or dealer would need for collecting U.S. coins is in the 2012 U.S. Coin Digest. In the 10th edition of this reference, readers will find detailed listings for all circulating and non-circulating U.S. coins... [ more ]
New 2012 “North American Coins & Prices” Now Available
The twenty-first edition of “North American Coins & Prices” is now available from Krause Publications. It is a great starting point for collectors looking to expand their collections into New World issues, or to expand their horizons within current North American issues... [ more ]
New Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money
Krause Publications has released the 30th edition of the Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money. It’s the only annual guide that provides complete coverage of U.S. Currency with today’s market prices and presented in full color... [ more ]
Whitman Publishing releases Photo Book on National Parks and Coin Collecting
Whitman Publishing has released America’s Beautiful National Parks: A Handbook for Collecting the New National Park Quarters... [ more ]
Cherrypickers’ Guide in New Edition
Whitman Publishing is releasing a new, expanded, and updated volume of the award-winning Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. The fifth edition, volume II will be available in November 2011... [ more ]
Warman’s U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide Available
Featuring more than 500 color pictures and current pricing, Warman’s U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide is the most complete and compact guide on the market. Now the fourth edition is available. [ more ]
Book on Bank-Note engraving in the US
In a new ANS monograph “The Feel of Steel” Mark Tomasko provides an unusual look into the two-hundred-year history and the process of bank-note engraving in the United States, a beautiful art brought to its peak in America in the nineteenth century. [ more ]
Guide Book of Peace Dollars explores America’s last silver dollar
Whitman Publishing, LLC, announces the release of the second edition of the Guide Book of Peace Dollars, by award-winning researcher and writer Roger W. Burdette. It covers every date and mintmark of America’s last 90% silver dollar. [ more ]
New Edition of “Grading Coins by Photographs”
Whitman Publishing is releasing a second edition of Q. David Bowers’s “Grading Coins by Photographs” which has been updated with hundreds of new high-resolution color photographs showing each coin type in multiple grades. [ more ]
Guide Book of United States Currency in new edition
Whitman Publishing announces the release of the new fifth edition of the Guide Book of United States Currency, by Kenneth Bressett. The book covers large-size, small-size, and fractional paper money. [ more ]
New American Silver Eagle Book
Whitman Publishing released a book on the American Silver Eagles by John M. Mercanti, retired chief engraver of the United States Mint, and Michael “Miles” Standish, senior grader at PCGS. The book has been available since November 20, 2012. [ more ]
New Book on Abraham Lincoln
Whitman Publishing has released a new book by award-winning author Fred Reed. “Abraham Lincoln: Beyond the American Icon” has been available since November 19, 2012, the 149th anniversary of Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address. [ more ]
New edition of Collector’s Guide to US Postage and Fractional Currency
The second edition of “The Collectors Guide to Postage & Fractional Currency” is available. The updated edition contains over twenty pages of previously unpublished information on the history of this aspect of America’s numismatic heritage. [ more ]
Almanac of United States Coins
Whitman Publishing has released the first edition of a new book, the Almanac of United States Coins. The full-color Almanac is designed as an illustrated catalog of useful and entertaining information for newcomers to the hobby as well as longtime coin collectors. [ more ]
New Book on Draped Bust Half Dollars
Heritage Auctions announces the publication of The Draped Bust Half Dollars of 1796-1797, by Jon Amato, and edited by Jim Halperin and Mark Van Winkle. [ more ]
Free Uncirculated 1943 Steel US-Cents With Whitman WWII Books
Whitman Publishing is giving away Uncirculated 1943 steel cents to readers who order sets of its new “U.S. Army in World War II: European Theater of Operations” books. [ more ]
New Doty Book on Obsolete Paper Money
Whitman Publishing announces the release of a new book by Dr. Richard Doty, senior curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Numismatic Collection: “Pictures From a Distant Country: Seeing America Through Old Paper Money”. [ more ]
Kolbe & Fanning to produce special Eric P. Newman Collection catalogues
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have been selected to produce special edition hardcover catalogues for the series of auction sales of numismatic items selected from the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society collection. [ more ]
Giesecke & Devrient publishes book on engagement in the payment card business
The German publisher Gietl Verlag has recently published the third volume of the detailed corporate history of Giesecke & Devrient. This part is dedicated to the payment card business and illustrates perfectly how to make one’s own achievements known by telling simply a company’s history. [ more ]