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A replica coin necklace of the Roman Emperor Vespasian by Atelier Divin.
Consider this Before Buying an Ancient Coin Necklace or Jewelry
There are many concerns and issues that surround the use of genuine ancient coins in commercial retail. For one, there is the issue of availability and authenticity. Ancient coins tend to be found…
Tomb of Ptolemaios (south and east sides), Tuna el-Gebel, Egypt, 2004. License
How Close Are We To Finding Cleopatra’s Tomb?
A search for Cleopatra’s tomb, led by the Dominican defense lawyer turned archaeologist, Kathleen Martinez, continues to give the public glimpses into what life in the Ptolemaic included.…
British Museum - Court and Glass Dome, 2009
Performance Artist Steals, And Returns, A Coin From The British Museum
Brazilian conceptual artist, Ilê Sartuzi, recently introduced a new artistic medium to the British Museum when he enacted “Sleight of Hand” with a circa 1645 silver coin from the museum’s collection…
Roman sculptural fragments of Mithras Slaying the Bull, recovered by the Carabinieri art theft squad in Fiumicino, 2014. License
The U.S. Returns $80 Million Worth of Stolen Artifacts to Italy
Around 600 antiquities, valued at an estimated $80 million, have been returned to Italy from the United States. The assortment of artifacts made their way into U.S. museums, galleries, and…
Rago Arts Coins & Currency Auction
From June 15 through June 30, Rago Auctions is pleased to present its first ever online-only sale of U.S. and world coins and currency. Hosted on bidsquare.com, this 114-lot sale features a strong…
EJ's Summer Catalog Auction
EJ's Auction & Appraisal presents their Summer Catalog Auction