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MDM joins the burgeoning mythology genre with new proof silver coin series. Despite the wide range of coins depicting the gods, legends and general mythology of ancient times, producers continue to swell the ranks with new additions. German dealer MDM has, in conjunction with German mint BH Mayer, already built a strong presence in the field with its nine-coin Norse Gods series and its 5oz special, [...]
Scottsdales superb Viking series back with its second trilogy of silver coins There have been many ancient gods coins released over the last few years, so many that I'd assume we'd all be suffering from exhaustion at the numbers by now. Remarkably, the sheer quality of most of the designs out there has meant this not only isn't the case, but new releases are [...]
King of the elephant coins? Numiscollects latest stakes its claim Despite all the attention being focused on the art-architectural, ancient gods and domed coins of late, a perennial favourite always kicks up its fair share of impressive numismatics and likely will always continue to do so. That favourite is the wildlife coin. Available in a wide range of formats to suit all pockets, nature [...]
Scottsdale debut Egyptian Relic series of 5oz bullion coins at competitive prices A favourite subject for numismatics here, and from what we understand, in a huge number of other places, Ancient Egypt is full of more symbolism, iconology and history than almost every other ancient culture that's ever existed. Their habit of building and leaving their mark in huge stone constructions and intimate tombs [...]
Along with antique finish ancient gods coins, domed coins seem to have maintained an impressive quality level across the board. A broad and innovative selection has appeared over the last few years as more and more mints master the complexities of minting them. From astronomy to sport, there's hardly been a dud amongst them. The main reason we believe, is the careful choice of subject. Great ideas are crucial to the [...]
It was last August that we first wrote about a promising new coin from a new, private mint based in the United States. Not the timid debut you'd expect from a company taking its first steps in producing a modern numismatic, the Choice Mint exceeded expectations on every level. One of the very first Norse Mythology coins to be announced, Odin was to be the debut release in a new twelve-coin [...]
Now on its fourth incarnation this year and tenth overall, the Scottsdale Mints ‘Biblical Stories’ coin series is powering its way through the large body of 19th century wood engravings by French artist, Gustave Doré. Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was an illustrator, printmaker and sculptor who amongst his prolific output produced a series of hundreds of woodcuts illustrating scenes from the bible. Scottsdale has decided to choose sixty of the [...]
The Scottsdale Mints ‘Biblical Stories’ coin series is inspired by respected 19th century wood engraving specialist, Gustave Doré and is currently about the most ambitious coin series around, although still eminently attainable. Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was a French artist, illustrator, printmaker and sculptor, and his bible series, first published in 1865 numbered several hundred illustrations in total. He is most associated with his work illustrating the writer Dante's novels, but it is [...]
The smallest of the series which US coin behemoth APMEX calls its 'APMEXclusives' is now joined by the second of the three coins that it comprises. North American Predators is a 2oz antique-silver series, struck by the Mayer Mint in Germany and produced by Liechtenstein-based industry favourites, Coin Invest Trust for the American dealer, and carries many of the hallmarks associated with its pedigree. The antique finish, unusual insert, and fine [...]
Regular readers and commemorative coin collectors are fully aware that along with meteorites, the ancient world, from its buildings to its gods, are hugely popular at the moment. Many mints have launched some really fine designs, including the Choice Mint, Scottsdale, Perth Mint, and the Mint of Poland. It is to the last company that we turn for this latest, superb launch, Ancient Myths: The Trojan Horse. The most popular format [...]
With artwork inspired from a highly regarded 19th century wood engraving specialist called Gustave Doré, the Scottsdale Mints ‘Biblical Stories’ coin series is one of the most ambitious around at the moment. Known for his work illustrating the writer Dante's seminal novels, and for a huge collection of woodcuts depicting scenes from the Bible, Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was a French artist, illustrator, printmaker and sculptor, and his bible series, first published in [...]
After commenting about the decreased time between releases when the NZ Mint launched the last coin in this series, they've done it again with just three weeks seperating that third coin from this fourth one. An intriguing series, choosing to eschew the trend for ancient gods and instead showcasing the weird and wonderful supporting cast of monsters that fleshed out and added wonder to the ancient tales. The frst coin featured [...]
After a fine debut last year, Numiartis, responsible for the CIT-produced Mythical Creatures coins, the Werewolf and the Vampire, have launched a follow-up coin to their superb Egyptian Symbols: Ankh release. With the recent proliferation of coins depicting ancient historical/mythical subjects, there's a clear demand for the genre, but this is one of those releases like the Mesopotamia coin from the Mint of Poland thats sits closer to the art-architectural Tiffany [...]
Scottsdale Mints ‘Biblical Stories’ coin series is one of the most ambitious for quite some time. Envisaged as a ten year run of sixty coins, released six per year, these are not budget offerings, but limited run, high-end, 2oz antique-finished coins selling for $180 each. All are inspired by the artwork from a highly regarded 19th century wood engraving specialist, Gustave Doré, known for his work illustrating the writer Dante's seminal novels, and for [...]
The last of the six ‘Biblical Stories’ coins for 2015 has launched by the Scottsdale Mint in the United States and follows on from, Exodus, The Crucifixion of Jesus, David and Goliath, The Ten Commandments. and Death on a Pale Horse. All have as their inspiration the artwork from a highly regarded 19th century wood engraving specialist, Gustave Doré. Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was a French artist, illustrator, printmaker and sculptor who worked [...]
