Iako zdrav razum nalaže da se s kovanicama, kao i s drugim kolekcionarskim predmetima, rukuje pažljivo kako se ne bi oštetile, mnogi ljudi ipak su poprilično nemarni kada je rukovanje njima u pitanju. Moguće je da je riječ o nemaru ili još gore – neznanju. […]
Jedna od najpoznatijih ljubavno-političkih zavrzlama antičkog doba je ona između rimskog vojskovođe Marka Antonija i egipatske kraljice Kleopatre VII. Njihova je veza bila istovremeno i strastvena romansa i hladan politički savez. Ono što im je nekad bila ljubav, Rimu je često izgledalo kao prijetnja, te
Mark Antony and Cleopatra: A Love and Political Story Recorded on Coins Read more »
Najmanja nominala američkog optjecajnog novca, dobro poznati 1 cent s likom predsjednika Abrahama Lincolna i službeno je postala prošlost. Odluka predsjednika Donalda Trumpa o ukidanju kovanja ove kovanice s ovom nominalom stupila je na snagu početkom prošlog tjedna, a čime je okončana povijest duga više
At the Archaeological Museum of Istria in Pula, the 9th International Numismatic Congress in Croatia was held on November 14 and 15, bringing together experts from various fields related to numismatics this year; archaeologists; museum professionals; historians; and numismatic enthusiasts. During this two-day congress
INCC9 – The 9th International Numismatic Congress in Croatia held in Pula Read more »
Precious metal prices have been „skyrocketing“ for some time. Gold and silver are breaking historical records, investors are rubbing their hands with satisfaction, but concern is growing among numismatists and collectors. The question arises for almost everyone: Does the rise in precious metal prices also benefit numismatists, or does it actually harm them by making it harder
Does the rise in precious metal prices harm numismatics? Read more »
Croatian numismatics will soon receive a new valuable publication. Authored by Tomislav Dundović and Zlatko Viščević, a new book is being released, the numismatic catalog “Slavonian Banovci”. This is also the first independent catalog dedicated exclusively to Slavonian banovci in the history of Croatian numismatic publishing. Until now, Slavonian banovci were covered
Throughout the centuries, coins have experienced many forms and variations: in material, size, shape, and design. There are truly all kinds of them, even with holes! Today, coins with a hole can be found all over the world, but historically they are somehow most associated with money from East Asia. Hole
Coins with a hole in the middle: What is that for? Read more »
In the world of numismatic collecting, a pattern is increasingly observed where collectors fall into frustration after an initial enthusiasm. After filling their collections with basic, easily accessible specimens, a feeling arises that this is nothing special and that a “real collection” exists only when it
Certificiranje (gradiranje) kovanica i novčanica na našim prostorima još uvijek nije uzelo maha kao što je to slučaj u ostatku svijeta, osobito u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama i Aziji. Zbog toga se mnogi numizmatičari s pravom pitaju: Što je zapravo certificiranje? Čemu služi? I što se
What is the point of certifying coins and banknotes? Read more »
In this video, we present a complete set of Croatian commemorative gold coins dedicated to Baranja. This set was minted in only 300 copies and contains 500 and 1000 kuna gold coins, as well as 150 and 200 kuna silver coins. The motifs on this commemorative currency are Kopačevo (or Kopački)
Overview of Commemorative Coins: Croatia, Gold and Silver Coin Set, Baranja, 1997. Read more »
In today's video, we are presenting a “heavy hitter,” which is a very rare Hungarian 100-korona gold coin from 1907. This impressive gold coin of significant weight and diameter was minted in the Kremnica mint in a very small quantity of only 1,088 pieces. On the obverse
Gold coin overview: Hungary 100 Korona 1907 Franz Joseph I Read more »
In this video, we present the commemorative gold and silver coins dedicated to the most famous Croatian garment – the necktie. The 100-euro gold coin and the 6-euro silver coin stand out for their uniqueness. This is the first Croatian gold coin of irregular shape, while the silver coin is the first coin with a “hole” which also has
Issue of commemorative coins: Croatia 6 and 100 euros 2023. Contour tie Read more »
It is a great honor and pleasure to speak with people who have made history, especially history that is a subject of one's personal interest. One of those people is the academic sculptor, university professor, and academician Kuzma Kovačić, the man who visually designed the kuna and lipa coins. In this
Interview with academic sculptor Kuzmo Kovačić, “father of the minted kuna and lipa” Read more »
U današnjem videu predstavljamo najveći zlatnik izdan u vrijeme Kraljevine Jugoslavije, a radi se o četverostrukom dukatu iz 1931. s likom kralja Aleksandra I. Karađorđevića i kraljice Marije. Ovaj zlatnik na sebi sadrži puncu (žig) „ptice“. Sami dukati u zakonskom smislu nisu novac, već se
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