Numismatics


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Numismatics

The study of coins or the hobby of coin collecting. Numismatics often involves the study of the history of money and can be valuable to the study of economic history in general.
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and Europe in recent years, numismatics has moved far beyond that of the casual hobbyist.
December 14 Auction of Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza and Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan's Joint Collection of "MASTERPIECES OF GREEK COINAGE"
The Saudi Philatelic and Numismatics Society (SPNS) honored 82 individuals and media outfits at its awards ceremony here on Wednesday night at the King Fahd Cultural Complex.
Philatelic society honors 82
Richard Beale, director of auctioneer Roma Numismatics, said: "This incredible piece is tremendously significant, not only from a historical perspective, but also because of the rich religious symbolism woven into its design.
Of Great Historical, Artistic and Religious Importance - a Unique Byzantine Gold Medallion to be Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd of Mayfair, London
Society chairman Richie Fraser said: "We welcome anyone who is interested in numismatics and related themes to become a member.
Come and look at all our money
This book was co-awarded the 2007 Samir Shama Prize by the Royal Numismatic Society, an award given every two years for the best book in the field of Islamic numismatics published during that period.
Recent work on the monetary and metrological history of Egypt, 868-1517 C.E
Dr Mark Redknap, Acting Keeper of Archaeology and Numismatics, said: "The artefacts from Llyn Cerrig Bach are of great importance, both in a local and national context.
Iron Age artefacts have gone on display
At 16, when he got a Malaya-Japanese occupation dollar note, his interest in numismatics or the study or collection of coins, tokens, paper money, grew wider.
Currencies offer a glimpse into world history
It's one of the key elements of an interpretation project helped by Richard Brewer, Keeper of Archaeology & Numismatics at National Museum Wales, who has updated the old guide to bring the story to life with pictures and reconstructions of the site.
Guide to Roman past; NEWS IN BRIEF
Bulgaria's new law on cultural heritage is about to face one of its first tests in the prosecution of Dimitar Draganov, a professor in numismatics from the town of Rousse on the Danube.
A case study
Nick Holmes, senior curator of numismatics at National Museums Scotland, said: "This theft really sets back studies - it is a total disaster.
Thieves make off with coin collection; CRIME
The first involved Ludvig Muller, "a handsome, sober man with a passion for numismatics and museums.
Andersen's fairy tales: Denmark celebrates the birth of the presumably gay author of "the little mermaid" and "the ugly duckling."
It is not affiliated with the Association of Cuban Numismatics in Havana.
Cuban coin collectors form website

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