There are few banknotes whose history can compete with the opulence of their artistic design. The French 5,000 francs of 1918, known as the „Flameng”, belong to this group. The banknote combines allegorical figures, a Parisian panorama and rich ornamentation with an unusual destiny: it was created from a project for an entirely different denomination, produced
The depiction of the Resurrection of Christ is one of the most powerful and recognizable motifs of Christian iconography. Yet, despite its theological importance, this scene very rarely appears on coinage. Precisely for this reason, the gold ducat from Ferrara, minted during the time of Ercole I d’Este in the late 15th century, represents an exceptional combination of religious message
It is always a great pleasure to talk with people who have been in numismatics for many years, yet are still young, open-minded, and culturally broad. One such person is Natko Bajić, a fellow numismatist and friend from Split. Natko has been involved in numismatics since childhood.
Nikola Vudrag is one of the most prominent Croatian sculptors and medallists of the younger generation. He is a highly talented and globally recognized artist who has dedicated a part of his work and skill to what is most important to us numismatists—coins and medals. In medallic art as
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