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2005-03-23

Baker, Paul. “Varieties on Aluminum Fen-Denominated Coins (1,2, and 5 Fen - Y1, 2, and 3) of the People's Rebublic of China,” Numismatics International 36.8 (August 2000), pp. 238-239, illus.

Several varieties noticed by the author are discussed and catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Baker, Paul. “The Reappearance of a Privy Mark,” Numismatics International 37.11 (November 2002), pp. 353-354, illus.

Privy marks on Malagasy Republic coins are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Baker, Paul. “Liberia's First Circulating Coins in a Long Time,” Numismatics International 37.12 (December 2002), pp. 383-384, illus.

Coins minted in 2000 by Liberia are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Baker, Paul. “The Portrait on Tanzania's Coinage,” Numismatics International 38.4 (April 2003), pp. 114-118, illus.

Short biographies of the people who have appeared on coins of Tanzania are presented with illustrations of representative issues. (Joseph Uphoff)

Baker, Paul. “Recent Coinage Developments in Ethiopia,” Numismatics International 38.5 (May 2003), pp. 167-169, illus.

Ethiopian coins minted in 2000 and 2001 are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Baker, Paul. “Central African States,” Numismatics International 39.2 (February 2004), pp. 41-43, illus.

Coins issued by the Bank of Central African States are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Baker, Paul. “New Bi-Metallic Coins for West African States,” Numismatics International 39.4 (April 2004), pp. 95-96, illus.

An announcement of a new coinage for West Africa. (Joseph Uphoff)

Bertsch, Wolfgang. “The Lima Mint in 1822, as described by Gilbert Farquhar Mathison,” Numismatics International 36.8 (August 2000), pp. 236-237, illus.

What Gilbert Mathison found while visiting the Lima, Peru mint is discussed. (Joseph Uphoff)

Kuritzky, Simcha. “The Newest Half Shekels,” Numismatics International 36.8 (August 2000), pp. 219-222, illus.

A brief history of this denomination with illustrations of shekels minted from 1998-2000. (Joseph Uphoff)

Roehrs, Edward. “How the Swiss Assisted in the Capture of Arroyo,” Numismatics International 36.8 (August 2000), pp. 234-235, illus.

The author discusses a Puerto Rican peso minted in 1895 and stamped with personal initials. (Joseph Uphoff)

Roehrs, Edward. “The Anse Canot Tokens,” Numismatics International 36.9 (September 2000), pp. 265-267, illus.

A review of the literature regarding the production of these tokens. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-02-28

Smith, David Spencer. “Catalog Revisions,” Numismatics International 35.6 (June 2000), pp. 177-183, illus.

Talers from Pommerania are presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “Catalog Revisions,” Numismatics International 35.7 (July 2000), pp. 206-208, illus.

Talers from Munsterberg-Ols are presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “Catalog Revisions,” Numismatics International 35.9 (September 2000), pp. 259-264, illus.

Some talers of Hesse-Cassel are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “Catalog Revisions,” Numismatics International 35.11 (November 2000), pp. 322-323, illus.

Talers from Saxe-Saalfeld are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Money of Communist China (1927-1949),” Numismatics International 35.3 (March 2000), pp. 60-65, illus.

A continuation of the author's earlier article about the history of the coins and currency of China during this period. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Money of Communist China (1927-1949),” Numismatics International 35.4 (April 2000), pp. 95-118, illus.

A continuation of the author's earlier article about the history of the coins and currency of China during this period. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Money of Communist China (1927-1949),” Numismatics International 35.5 (May 2000), pp. 125-141, illus.

A continuation of the author's earlier article about the history of the coins and currency of China during this period. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Money of Communist China (1927-1949),” Numismatics International 35.6 (June 2000), pp. 125-141, illus.

A continuation of the author's earlier article about the history of the coins and currency of China during this period. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “Twenty Thousand Rupees under the Sea,” Numismatics International 37.3 (March 2002), pp. 69-85, illus.

Coins and currency of Hyderabad found in a salvage operation in 1932 are discussed and illustrated along with a history of the ship that carried them. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “Those Elusive Chinese Mules,” Numismatics International 37.6 (June 2002), pp. 158-166, illus.

Some Chinese mules are discussed and illustrated. The author also includes the Sexagenary Cycle for the years 1850-1969. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “A Monetary History of German East Africa,” Numismatics International 37.9 (September 2002), pp. 255-283, illus.

A brief history of German East Africa along with the coins and currency used there. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “Siege Notes - Windows to the Past,” Numismatics International 38.2 (February 2003), pp. 35-59, illus.

Coins and currency produced during several sieges are presented along with discussion of the battles themselves. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “Siege Notes - Windows to the Past, Part II,” Numismatics International 38.3 (March 2003), pp. 77-90, illus.

Emergency currency issued during a few select sieges are presented along with the military campaigns with which they are associated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “Money of the Kingdom of Heavenly Peace,” Numismatics International 38.5 (May 2003), pp. 145-166, illus.

A brief history of the Taiping Rebellion that began in south China in 1850 is provided along with a discussion of its coins and currency. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “German Railroad Notes of the 1923 Hyperinflation,” Numismatics International 38.7 (July 2003), pp. 205-231, illus.

Currency used on German railroads in 1923 is discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “Ancient Chinese Cash Notes - The World's First Paper Money, Part II,” Numismatics International 38.12 (December 2003), pp. 364-372, illus.

A history of Chinese paper money beginning with the Ming Dynasty is provided. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Era of Bank Notes as an Instrument of Propaganda, Part I,” Numismatics International 39.7 (July 2004), pp. 153-171, illus.

The use of currency for propaganda purposes is discussed and illustrated by several examples. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Era of Bank Notes as an Instrument of Propaganda, Part II,” Numismatics International 39.8 (August 2004), pp. 186-193, illus.

A continuation of the author's previous article on the use of currency for propaganda. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Era of Bank Notes as an Instrument of Propaganda, Part III,” Numismatics International 39.9 (September 2004), pp. 200-215, illus.

A continuation of the author's previous article on the use of currency for propaganda. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John E. “The Era of Bank Notes as an Instrument of Propaganda, Part IV,” Numismatics International 39.10 (October 2004), pp. 224-234, illus.

A continuation of the author's previous article on the use of currency for propaganda. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “The Dog and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal,” Numismatics International 35.5 (May 2000), pp. 142-144, illus.

A medal commemorating the Battle of Maiwand (1880)and depicting a dog is discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “Khan Habibullah and his Tenga, and Some Numismatic Mysteries from Khotan,” Numismatics International 35.11 (December 2002), pp. 330-339, illus.

A brief numismatic history of Khotan is presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “The Mysterious Ghazi Rashid and his Cash,” Numismatics International 38.3 (March 2003), pp. 91-94, illus.

A brief history of coinage in Chinese Turkestan emphasizing the period around 1860 and the coinage of Ghazi Rashid. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “Indian "Rupee Boxes": A Vanished Gift,” Numismatics International 38.10 (October 2003), pp. 297-300, illus.

Boxes with a rupee on top and bottom are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Tahberer, Bekircan. “The Practice of Forgery in Ancient Times,” Numismatics International 34.9 (September 1999), pp. 218, illus.

A few ancient forgeries are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-02-24

Davenport, John. “Catalog Revisions,” Numismatics International 34.9 (September 1999), pp. 211-215, illus.

Some talers of Anhalt are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Davenport, John. “Catalog Revisions,” Numismatics International 34.10 (October 1999), pp. 238-241, illus.

Some talers of Oldenburg are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Davenport, John. “Catalog Revisions - Lippe,” Numismatics International 34.11 (November 1999), pp. 281-285, illus.

Some talers of Lippe are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Davenport, John. “Catalog Revisions - Lippe,” Numismatics International 34.12 (December 1999), pp. 281-285, illus.

Some talers of Poland are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Davenport, John. “Catalog Revisions - Ostfriesland,” Numismatics International 35.2 (February 2000), pp. 42-44, illus.

Some talers of Ostfriesland are catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Davenport, John. “Catalog Revisions - Pfalz,” Numismatics International 35.3 (March 2000), pp. 77-82, illus.

Some talers of Pfalz are catalogued and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Davis, Mike. “St.Eligius, An Introduction,” Numismatics International 34.7 (July 1999), pp. 157-159, illus.

A brief biography of St. Eligius, patron saint of numismatics, is presented along with illustrations of a few medals depicting him. (Joseph Uphoff)

Mullan, Bill. “Foraging for Coins in Spain,” Numismatics International 34.8 (August 1999), pp. 179-184, illus.

Coins one can find in cuirculation in Spain are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Shake, Glen. “Secrets of the Khazars,” Numismatics International 34.7 (July 1999), pp. 162-163, illus.

A brief discussion of Khazari archaeology is presented along with an imitation of an Abbasid dirham minted by them. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “on Coins: King Philip of England?” Numismatics International 34.6 (June 1999), pp. 136-137, illus.

A coin of Philip II of Spain that names England among his possessions is discussed. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “About Those Counterstamps: The Klipper and Wipper Time in Germany and How Mecklenburg and Pomerania Dealt with It,” Numismatics International 36.9 (September 2000), pp. 245-253, illus.

A brief monetary history of Mecklenburg and Pomerania between 1618-1623 is presented and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-02-07

Boddy, Bob. “Ban Liang Chinese Cash Coins,” Numismatics International 34.6 (June 1999), pp. 146-147, illus.

A brief discussion of the evolution of Ban Liang coins is presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

Briant, Murray A. “ABOUT THOSE COUNTERSTAMPS: The GCP Counterstamp on 19th Century Portuguese 40 Reis Coins,” Numismatics International 34.6 (June 1999), pp. 138-139, illus.

Counterstamps of the Governo Civil do Porto used in 1847 are discussed and ilustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Briant, Murray A. “How the Initials TW Defied and Outlived a King,” Numismatics International 36.11 (November 2001), pp. 324-325, illus.

A groat initialed by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey is discussed, illustrated and accompanied by a brief biography. (Joseph Uphoff)

Lis, Akio. “An Overview of Chinese Coinage,” Numismatics International 34.2 (February 1999), pp. 45-50, illus.

A very basic summary of Chinese coins primarily concentrating on issues of the 20th century. (Joseph Uphoff)

Lis, Akio. “Britain's 19th Century Model Coinage,” Numismatics International 34.6 (June 1999), pp. 140-142, illus.

British model coins, a type of token, are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Lis, Akio. “Bulgarian History and Coins,” Numismatics International 34.9 (September 1999), pp. 201-206, illus.

A brief overview of Bulgarian history and numismatics is presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

Lis, Akio. “The Coinage of Hungary Reflects Changes in its History,” Numismatics International 35.2 (February 2000), pp. 45-51, illus.

A brief history of Hungarian coinage is presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Barros, A.O.F. “Tokens of Brazilian Sugar Estates,” Numismatics International 34.5 (May 1999), pp. 105-109, illus.

A brief history of sugar plantations in Brazil is presented along with some of their tokens containing a copper inlay. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Barros, A.O.F. “PARQUE BALINEARIO: The Successful Attribution of Seven Old Casino Tokens,” Numismatics International 36.10 (October 2001), pp. 294-296, illus.

The techniques the author used to identify some casino tokens in his collection are described. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Barros, A.O.F. “The Diamela Tokens: An Unsolved Mystery,” Numismatics International 37.10 (October 2002), pp. 322-323, illus.

Tokens with the name Villa Diamela are discussed, illustrated, and accompanied by a plea from the author for more information about them. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-02-03

Fiero, David B. “The "Doblas" in the 'Captivity Episode' of Don Quixote. Spain Revisited,” Numismatics International 34.1 (January 1999), pp. 5-12, illus.

Coins mentioned in Don Quixote are described and illustrated. The question of how Cervantes came into contact with Algerian doblas is also addressed. (Joseph Uphoff)

Fiero, David B. “Eyes Wide Open, Ears Wide Shut: Ecuador's Struggle in the Nineteenth Century,” Numismatics International 35.1 (January 2000), pp. 5-16, illus.

A brief economic and political history of Ecuador is presented. (Joseph Uphoff)

Hosch, Charles R. “Military Order of Malta: History and Heraldry,” Numismatics International 33.12 (December 1998), pp. 313-321, illus.

A brief history of the order is provided along with a list of denominations it used. (Joseph Uphoff)

Slavoljub, Petrović. “A Secret Mark on the Low Centavo Values of Peru’s Present Circulating Coins,” Numismatics International 33.10 (October 1998), pp. 264-267, illus.

A brief biography of Radoslav I of Serbia is provided along with illustrations of the coin types he produced. (Joseph Uphoff)

Slavoljub, Petrović. “Brskovo Mine and Mint of the Serbians,” Numismatics International 35.7 (July 2000), pp. 189-193, illus.

Coin production from the Brskovo mine is discussed and illustrated by some Serbian pieces made from its ore. (Joseph Uphoff)

Slavoljub, Petrović. “Money of the Serbian Medieval Towns,” Numismatics International 37.1 (January 2002), pp. 16-25, illus.

A brief history of medieval Serbian coinage along with a catalog of coins from some of its mints. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-01-20

Lis, Akio. “Coinage of the Former Russian Republics,” Numismatics International 33.11 (November 1998), pp. 280-290, illus.

A survey of the coins produced by former members of the Soviet Union after they became independent is presented along with illustrations of some of the types used. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “Titles on Coins- Borculo,” Numismatics International 33.11 (November 1998), pp. 294-295, illus.

A taler of Munster that includes the name of the Netherlands town of Borculo is discussed and illustrated. A brief history of the region is also included. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “About Those Counterstamps: Canary Islands 1734,” Numismatics International 34.4 (April 1999), pp. 80-82, illus.

Counterstamps used in the Canary Islands are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “About Those Counterstamps: Spain Revisited,” Numismatics International 34.5 (May 1999), pp. 110, illus.

A few Spanish counterstamped coins discussed by the author in previous articles are revisited. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “Coins with Multiple Denominations,” Numismatics International 34.7 (July 1999), pp. 160-161, illus.

Collecting coins with more than one denomination is discussed. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-01-19

de Groot, Paul F.L. “Dates on Late Medieval European Coins,” Numismatics International 33.5 (May 1998), pp. 146-147, illus.

Early methods of dating coins in Europe are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “The Currency Reform of 1854 in the Netherlands East Indies,” Numismatics International 33.6 (June 1998), pp. 146-147, illus.

A brief history of currency reforms in Indonesia culminating in the reform of 1854. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sandrock, John P. “Shanghai’s Wartime Emergency Money,” Numismatics International 33.5 (May 1998), pp. 125-141, illus.

Emergency currency minted in Shanghai during the Japanese Occupation during World War II is discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Smith, David Spencer. “A British Crown on an Afghan Coin,” Numismatics International 33.8 (August 1998), pp. 209-213, illus.

A fulus minted during the British occupation of Qandahar in 1878 showing a crown on the reverse is discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Turfboer, Robert. “Passion’s Paragon - Chapter #6,” Numismatics International 33.4 (April 1998), pp. 111-114, illus.

A continuation of the author’s series on Van Loon’s Netherlands Historical Medals. (Joseph Uphoff)

Turfboer, Robert. “Passion’s Paragon - Chapter #7,” Numismatics International 33.6 (June 1998), pp. 172-175, illus.

Van Loon’s Netherlands Historical Medals, vol. V is briefly discussed along with a coin of Reinaud IV, minted in Gelderland. (Joseph Uphoff)

Turfboer, Robert. “Passion’s Paragon - Chapter #8,” Numismatics International 33.9 (September 1998), pp. 244-245.

Van Loon’s Netherlands Historical Medals is briefly discussed along with a medal created shortly after 1708 to commemorate the defat of the French by the English and Dutch. (Joseph Uphoff)

Turfboer, Robert. “Passion’s Paragon - Chapter #9,” Numismatics International 33.10 (October 1998), pp. 268-271, illus.

Van Loon’s Netherlands Historical Medals, vol. V is briefly discussed along with two jettons. (Joseph Uphoff)



2005-01-17

Bertsch, Wolfgang. “A Secret Mark on the Low Centavo Values of Peru’s Present Circulating Coins,” Numismatics International 32.11 (November 1997), pp. 277-280, illus.

A symbol of freemasonry was placed on 1, 5, and 10 centimos coins inside a braille dot used to mark those denominations for the blind. (Joseph Uphoff)

Block, David. “Napoleonic Medals: The Last Twelve Medals,” Numismatics International 33.11 (January 1998), pp. 6-17, illus.

Forgeries of Danish West Indies counterstamps are discussed and catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

de Groot, Paul F.L. “The French 50 Centimes of 1931,” Numismatics International 33.4 (April 1998), pp. 106-107, illus.

Some varieties of 50 centime French coins dated 1931 are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Hosch, Charles R. “Netherlands Silver 50 Gulden,” Numismatics International 33.2 (February 1998), pp. 47-53, illus.

Some modern 50 gulden commemoratives are discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Hosch, Charles R. “The Maria Theresa Thaler: Austria’s Famous Trade Coin,” Numismatics International 33.3 (March 1998), pp. 60-66, illus.

The author provides a brief history of Austria in the mid-late 1700s including the evolution of the Maria Theresa Thaler as a trade coin. (Joseph Uphoff)

Hosch, Charles R. “The Ibero-American Coin Series,” Numismatics International 33.4 (April 1998), pp. 93-100, illus.

Coins minted in Central and South America between 1991-1994 that comprise the Ibero-American series are discussed. (Joseph Uphoff)

Kraneveld, Peter. “Coin Scarcity in the Colonies,” Numismatics International 32.11 (November 1997), pp. 281-283.

Reasons for a shortage of money throughout the 17th and 18th centuries in various colonies are provided. (Joseph Uphoff)

MacKenzie, Kenneth M. “A Silver ‘Abassi from Nakhjawan Overstruck During the Ottomon Occupation 1725-1730 AD,” Numismatics International 33.4 (April 1998), pp. 108-110, illus.

An overstrike of a Safavid coin at the Ottomon mint of Nakhjawan dated 1133 AH is discussed and illustrated. (Joseph Uphoff)

Majewski, Arthur. “The Second Creation of Man,” Numismatics International 32.11 (November 1997), pp. 284-285, illus.

The author discusses the reasons medals are given and illustrates a Russian medal issued for the Battle of Kalisz in 1706. (Joseph Uphoff)

O'Harrow, David. “Another Die Variety of the 1823 Mexican Repubic Eight Reales,” Numismatics International 33.2 (February 1998), pp. 44-45, illus.

Forgeries of Danish West Indies counterstamps are discussed and catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sømod, Jørgen. “Forging of Danish West Indian Counterstamps,” Numismatics International 32.12 (December 1997), pp. 297-303, illus.

Forgeries of Danish West Indies counterstamps are discussed and catalogued. (Joseph Uphoff)

Sømod, Jørgen. “Counterstamping in Danish West Indies,” Numismatics International 33.4 (April 1998), pp. 104-105.

A currency reform in 1850 is discussed along with resultant counterstamping. (Joseph Uphoff)

Turfboer, Robert. “Passion’s Paragon - Chapter #5,” Numismatics International 32.11 (November 1997), pp. 24-26, illus.

The author briefly discusses Van Loon’s Netherlands Historical Medals, vol. V and illustrates two medals and a jetton from that work. (Joseph Uphoff)



2004-11-20

Baldus, Hans Roland. “Die beinahe in Vergessenheit geratene Münznadel der BNG von 1929,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 149.

The author presents a virtually unknown commemorative pin issued by the Bavarian Numismatic Society in 1929 for the 6th meeting of German numismatists in Munich. It was designed by the Munich medallist Josef Bernhart, who also designed the pin of 1950. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Ehling, Kay. “Ein Hortfund von Marktl (Landkreis Altötting). Numismatische Beobachtungen zum Germanenfeldzug des Maximinus Thrax (235/36),” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 17-36.

The author publishes 131 denarii from the reign of Nerva to Maximinus Thrax, probably buried between AD 236 and AD 238/40. This hoard, as well as some others in the Raetian neighborhood is possibly evidence of an Allemanic raid. THere is also discussion of the propaganda of the types used for the issues of Severus Alexander and Maximinus Thrax. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Ehling, Kay. “Ein Fund von 14 fränkischen Denaren in einem Grab des 12. Jhs. in Sennfeld (Ldkr. Schweinfurt, Unterfranken),” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 119-124.

The denarii from this burial in Sennfeld, Lower Franconia, were mainly struck in Würzburg (11 by Bishop Embricho and 1 by Heinrich II (1159-1165). Two denarii cannot be precisely identified, but certainly belong to the twelfth century. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Fanning, David F. “Collectors who Served in the Civil War,” The Numismatist 117.11 (November 2004), pp. 44-48, illus.

Biographies of John Haseltine (1838-1925), Éduard Frossard (1837-1899), Lyman Low (1844-1924), Ebenezer Locke Mason (1826-1901), Joseph N.T. Levick (1828-1908) and George Massamore (1845-1898), all prominent American numismatic collectors and dealers who served during the War between the States. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Goldsborough, Reid. “Barbarism, Art, and Tracian Tetradrachms - Part IV,” The Celator 18.10 (October 2004), pp. 22-31, illus.

Gonella, Robert. “Neue Überlegungen zur parthischen Münzstätte Artemita,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 1-16.

The author reviews the numismatic material, the literature, and the geographical situation of the city of Artemita. He concludes that this city never had a Parthian mint, contradicting the positions of Sellwood and Shore. Artemita was of no importance in relation to trade routes and its coinage needs would have been met by the mints of Seleucia on the Tigris and Ecbatana. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Gregory, Barbara J. “Seated Liberty Reigns: Treasures from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection,” The Numismatist 117.11 (November 2004), pp. 50-53, illus.

A thorough review of 17 Seated Liberty dollar patterns designed between 1836 and 1875 in the Bass collection. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Ingram, Gregory S. “Spotting the Dot,” The Numismatist 117.11 (November 2004), pp. 63-64, illus.

The author tells the story of a Canadian 1936 "dot" cent found in circulation in 1969 and the tests used to authenticate it almost thirty years later. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Ish, Buell. “A Third Ear Merits Further Study,” The C4 Newsletter 12.3 (Fall 2004), pp. 5-24, illus.

The author reconstructs the events that may have led to the "gear toothed break", the impression of a rectangular object and part of the New Jersey copper horse head type that distinguish the three die states of Maris 77-dd. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Kellner, Hans-Jörg. “Der Schatz von Randersacker. Ein Würzburger Heimatfund aus dem 12. Jahrhundert,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 83-118.

Containing about 4200 denarii and obols of the twelfth century, the Randersacker hoard is one of the most important hoards of the period. Today it is in the collection of the Staatliche Münzsammlung in Munich. The major part of the hoard is made up of coins of the bishops of Würzburg, from Embricho (1125-1146) to Herold (1165-1171), althogether 4086 pieces. A fiew pieces come from other mints: Bamberg (2), Thuringia (4), England (1), and a further 15 unidentified coins. The author describes and comments upon all coin types in the hoard. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Kranz, Annette. “Zum Porträtmedaillon auf Willibald Pirckheimer von Georg Schwigger - Eine Studie zu zwei Neuerwerbungen der Staatlichen Münzsammlung,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 125-144.

The author publishes a medallion by the well-known artist Georg Schweigger, bearing the portrait of Willibald Pirckheimer, humanist frum Nuremberg. She further identifies a wax model used as the medallion's prototype. Both pieces were acquired by the Munich Staatlichen Münzsammlung in 2000. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Manganaro, Giacomo. “Exagia (pesi campioni) tardoromani e bizantini in Sicilia,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 57-82.

The author publishes 29 weights from the Museo archeologico di Siracusa and andother 59 weights from private collections, all from the late Roman to the Byzantine period. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Martin, Sydney F. “U.S. Colonial Coins in Bermuda National Collections,” The C4 Newsletter 12.3 (Fall 2004), pp. 25-30, illus.

The author describes coins of the American colonial period and related series in the collections of the Bermuda Maritime Museum and the Bermuda Historical Society Museum. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Overbeck, Mechtild. “Eine römische Beinmarke mit dem Colosseum und weitere, bisher unbekannte Marken aus Bein,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 49-54.

The author publishes three Roman bone tokens and interprets the designs ans inscriptions of these neglected, but interesting, objects. The exact function of these pieces is presently unclear. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Reback, Marilyn A. “Campaigning for the Vote,” The Numismatist 117.11 (November 2004), pp. 38-42, illus.

An overview of tokens and exonumia related to U.S. Federal elections from 1840 to 2004. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Schöntag, Wolfgang and Rupprecht Ziegler. “Bemerkungen zu zwei Medaillen von Alois Börsch,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 145-148.

The authors publish two medals by the die engraver Alois Börsch as a supplement to the material in Karl Gebhart's Alois Börsch. Königlich bayerischer Münz- und Hofmedailleur, 1855-1923 (Munich, 1998). The medals are related to nos. 170 and 171 commemorating the golden wedding jubilee of Paul and Mathilde Ziegler (1906) and Paul Zieler's death in 1913. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Smith, Richard L. “Medieval Coins, West African Gold: Secrets and Lies Behind the Trans-Saharan Trade - Part I,” The Celator 18.10 (October 2004), pp. 6-21, illus.

Tameanko, Marvin. “The Ancient Art of Healing,” The Numismatist 117.11 (November 2004), pp. 55-60, illus.

The author discusses the depiction of healing deities (i.e. Asclepius, Apollo, Epione, Hygieia, and Telesphoros) on Greek and Roman provincial coinages. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Weber, Klaus. “Vollständige Lesung des seltenen AE-Follis von Leon III. (717-741) aus Syrakus,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 55-56.

Thanks to a new example of this follis type (DOC 53 = Spahr 317), the author offers a complete reading of the legend. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)

Ziegler, Ruprecht. “Plante Kaiser Pupienus einen Feldzug gegen die Sassaniden? Bemerkungen zur Münzprägung in Tarsos in Kilikien und zur vita Maximi et Balbini 13,5 in der Historica Augusta,” Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte 51/52 (2001/2002), pp. 37-48.

The author publishes a previously unknown bronze coin from Tarsus in Cilicia, struck by the "senatorial emperors" Pupienus and Balbinus (ca. February to May of AD 238. The author uses the types of this coin and others as supporting evidence for the account of the Historia Augusta in which Maximinus Thrax planned a counteroffensive against the Sasanian king Ardashir I. After Maximinus' death in the civil war, Pupienus was compelled to continue his plans in the East, but his reign was to brief to bring the enterprise to a conclusion. Coinage in the East indicated an expected imperial visit and the arrival of troops. (Gerd Stumpf and Bernhard Overbeck)



2004-10-22

Allan, Walter D. “Origin of Banknote Vignettes XX: "Busy Cupids" after Thomas Stothard,” Canadian Paper Money Society Journal 39.123 (2004), pp. 17, illus.

The cupid vignettes on the 1837 Agricultural Bank $4 note are traced to an engraving by Thomas Stothard. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Allan, Walter D. “Origin of Banknote Vignettes XXI: "The Little Gleaner" after Hoppner/Beechy,” Canadian Paper Money Society Journal 39.123 (2004), pp. 21-23, illus.

The "Little Gleaner" vignette used on notes printed by the New England Bank Note Company is traced to a portrait of Mary Brenchley by John Hoppner. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Allan, Walter D. “Origin of Banknote Vignettes XXII: The "Friends" or "The White and Red Rose" after A.J. Bouvier,” Canadian Paper Money Society Journal 39.123 (2004), pp. 24-25, illus.

The vignette depicting two women used on notes printed by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson is traced to a painting by A.J. Bouvier. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Allan, Walter D. “Origin of Banknote Vignettes XXIII: The "Country Girl" after J. Holmes,” Canadian Paper Money Society Journal 39.123 (2004), pp. 26-31, illus.

The vignette depicting a country girl holding a sheaf of grain engraved by Draper, Toppan and Longacre is traced to a painting by J. Holmes. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Bakes, James R. “An Apparently Unpublished Sastertius from the Balkans,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.3 (September 2004), pp. 138-139, illus.

The author publishes a new sestertius of Marcus Aurelius with unusual obverse variety depicting the emperor laureate and with drapery on left shoulder. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Brace, Dorte. “The Last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.3 (September 2004), pp. 140-149, illus.

The author retells the story of Constantine XI Palaeologus and the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. Special attention is paid to the influence of European coinage on the development of the late coinage of the Byzantine Empire. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Di Martino, Giuseppe. “Un interresante tarì siciliano battuto da Ruggero II,” Schweizer Münzblätter 215 (September 2004), pp. 55-56, illus.

The author publishes a tarì of Roger II of Sicily which gives his titles as a Christian ruler in Arabic. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Goldsborough, Reid. “The Lydian Lion: A Case for the World's First Coin,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.3 (September 2004), pp. 111-125, illus.

A detailed discussion of the early electrum coinage of Lydia depicting a lion. The author touches on issues of metallurgy, iconography, and chronology. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Graham, Robert J. “"When Downright Simpletons Get Command of Millions",” Canadian Paper Money Society Journal 39.123 (2004), pp. 4-16, illus.

A history of the mismanaged Central Bank of Canada (1883-1887)and the banknotes that it produced. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hessler, Gene. “The Engravers of the Canada 1986-1991 Issue,” Canadian Paper Money Society Journal 39.123 (2004), pp. 18-20, illus.

Brief biographies of Yves Baril, Thomas R. Hipschen, and Stanley Doubtfire, engravers of Canadian currency for the American Bank Note Company and the National Bank Note Company. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Jongeward, David. “Scripts and Languages of Kushan Coinage,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.3 (September 2004), pp. 126-130, illus.

A discussion of the use of Greek, Kharoshthi, and Bactrian legends on the coinage of the Kushan Empire. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Maué, Hermann. “Veit Bulling, ein Augsburger Lautenspieler in Basel,” Schweizer Münzblätter 215 (September 2004), pp. 57-59, illus.

The author discusses a German Renaissance medal dated 1525 commemorating the lute player Veit Bulling. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Nadooshan, Farhang Khademi, Hussain Sadeghi, and Sadrodin Moosavi. “The Impact of Political-Economic Conditions of the Parthian Period on Composition of Silver Coins,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.3 (September 2004), pp. 131-136, illus.

The authors place changes in the metallic composition of Parthian drachms into the context of political crises. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Sign, O. and A. Sa'id. “A Villa from the Late Byzantine and Umayyad Periods at Beth Shean,” Qadmoniot 36.126 (2003), pp. 107-113.

In the excavations at this site a ceramic pot was found beneath a floor. It contained 748 Byzantine solidi: 95 of Phocas, 382 of Heraclius, 216 of Constans II and 55 of Constantine IV. The authors surmise that the Hoard was hidden in connection with Caliph Abd al-Malik's prohibition (AD 676/7) of the use of Byzantine coins that continued to circulate after the Arab conquest of Palestine in AD 640. (Arnold Spaer)

Zäch, Benedikt. “Publikationen zur Schweizer Numismatik 2003,” Schweizer Münzblätter 215 (September 2004), pp. 60-63.



2004-10-07

Annaloro, Victor. “Medals of an Engineering Marvel: Panama Canal,” The Numismatist 117.10 (October 2004), pp. 40-44, illus.

The author discusses the "so-called dollar" medals struck to commemorate the completion of the Panama Canal. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of Surviving Notes of the Bank of Montreal,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.3 (September 2004), pp. 76-78, illus.

The register includes the issues of 1891, 1892, 1903, 1904, 1911, 1912, 1914 ($50 and $100), 1923 ($50 and $100), and 1931 ($50 and $100). (Oliver D. Hoover)

Goldstein, Erik. “Colonial Coins at Colonial Williamsburg,” The C4 Newsletter 12.2 (Summer 2004), pp. 7-11.

A brief list of the colonial and foreign coins and medals in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Jordan, Louis. “Observations on the Massachusetts Bay Lottery of 1745,” The C4 Newsletter 12.2 (Summer 2004), pp. 11-27.

A discussion of the workings and problems of the 1745 Massachusetts lottery, including a transcript of the Draft Instructions to stop it. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mayhugh, Marc. “Dianiel Van Voorhis Coining Proposal,” The C4 Newsletter 12.2 (Summer 2004), pp. 28-32, illus.

The author transcribes a 1786 proposal of Danial Van Voorhis to act as Master Coiner of a new federal mint. It is suggested that by the time of this application Van Voorhis was well acquanted with the production of coinage. Comparison of the lettering of Van Voorhis silversmith marks with that of Vermont coppers raises the possibility that he may have been involved in their production. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Merchant, Robert J., Jr. “A Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Countermark,” The C4 Newsletter 12.2 (Summer 2004), pp. 32-33, illus.

The author presents a 1723 Wood's Hibernia halfpenny countermarked on the reverse with a round punch bearing a crown and the inscription 3 COLCHESTER. The purpose and meaning of the countermark is unclear. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Merritt, Tom. “Serial Number Errors,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.3 (September 2004), pp. 81-84, illus.

The author presents a 1973 Canadian $1 note lacking all serial numbers, a $5 and $20 note with double printed serial numbers, and $2, $5, and $10 notes with mismatched serial numbers. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Pomerleau, Gilles. “What's New in Prefixes,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.3 (September 2004), pp. 85-86, 89, illus.

A list of recently recorded prefixes for the Canadian Birds and Journey banknote issues ($5, $10, $20, $50, $100). (Oliver D. Hoover)

Pomerleau, Gilles. “Insert Replacement Note Update,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.3 (September 2004), pp. 92-93.

A revised listing of Canadian insert replacement notes. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Reback, Marilyn A. “A Century of the New York Subway,” The Numismatist 117.10 (October 2004), pp. 52-55, illus.

A brief look at the tokens issued for use on the New York subway from 1953 to 2003. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Roebuck, Don. “From Plate Numbers to Position Numbers (With a Few Bumps Along the Way),” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.3 (September 2004), pp. 72-75, illus.

The author discusses the shift from the use of numbers to identify the plates from which Dominion of Canada and Bank of Canada notes were printed to the use of numbers to identify the position of notes on a sheet. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Sekulich, Lawrence. “Shedding Light on a Renaissance Trial Piece,” The Numismatist 117.10 (October 2004), pp. 57-61, illus.

The author discusses a bronze pattern coin produced by Francesco Raibolini (1450-1518) for Giovanni Bentivoglio II of Bologna. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Sieber, Arlyn. “Cheese Biz,” The Numismatist 117.10 (October 2004), pp. 36-39, illus.

An introduction to the Wisconsin 2004 quarter in the U.S. 50 State Quarters Program. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Spindel, Howard. “Shield Nickel Variety Paradise,” The Numismatist 117.10 (October 2004), pp. 47-50, illus.

A brief discussion of major known die varieties for the 1866-1883 U.S. Shield nickel, with particular emphasis on date punches. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Weston, Byron K. “A Primer for the Contemporary British Counterfeit Halfpenny Enthusiast,” The C4 Newsletter 12.2 (Summer 2004), pp. 34-44, illus.

An extended discussion of the differences between evasion, counterfeit, and imitation series of British halfpence as well and how to distinguish imitation from official issues using style, inscriptions and dates as evidence. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Williams, Ray. “Rob Retz,” The C4 Newsletter 12.2 (Summer 2004), pp. 49-50, illus.



2004-09-01

Bakić, Ljiljiana. “Zbirka srednjovekovnog novca: Gradskog muzeja u Vršcu,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 20-22, illus.

The author presents four medieval hoards (two Byzantine hoards dated to the fifth-sixth centuries and the eleventh-twelfth centuries, a hoard of bracteates and Hungarian oboles of the twelfth-fifteenth centuries, a hoard of Serbian denars of the thirteenth-fifteenth centuries) in the collection of the Gradskog Museum of Vršcu. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Bjeloš, Nenand. “Od značke do ordena "Zlatni ljiljan",” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 61, illus.

A brief discussion of the "Zlatni ljilan" decoration awarded by the Republic of Bosnia and Hercegovna during the civil war of 1992-1995. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Bošković, Boško. “Jedna varijanta dinara cara Stefana Dušana,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 15, illus.

The author presents a new countermarked dinar variant of Stefan Dušan as King of Serbia(1331-1355). (Oliver D. Hoover)

Butcher, Kevin. “Archaeology of the Beirut Souks 1. Small Change in Ancient Beirut: Coins from BEY 006 and 045,” Berytus 45-46 (2001-2002), pp. 1-305, illus.

A book-length report on the finds of 3,196 coins in the course of emergency excavations conducted by the American University of Beirut and the Archaeological Collaboration of Research and Excavation in the Beirut Souks from 1994 to 1996. A great deal of attention is paid to the problems of interpreting coin finds. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Cowburn, William H. “How Rare is Rare?” The Numismatist 117.9 (September 2004), pp. 55-58, illus.

Commentary on the use of the term "rare" in the sale of U.S. coins and tokens, including the various scales devised in an attempt to quatify rarity. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Fuld, George. “Washington Before Boston: A New Look at a Historic Medal,” The Numismatist 117.9 (September 2004), pp. 60-64, illus.

The author discusses the well-known medal struck at the order of the Second Continental Congress to honor George Washington and to commemorate the capture of Boston, with special focus on two initial rejected dies. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Gerlovič, Silvester. “Pomoćni papirni novac u Vojvodini,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 44-47, illus.

The author discusses the paper issues of Bela Crkva (Weiskirchen), Subotica (Szabadka), and Vršac (Versec)of the Serbian Vojvodina during the Revolution of 1848-1849. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hahn, Wolfgang. “Austrijski dukati kao trgovački novac - stara i nova kovanja ("1915"),” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 27-30, illus.

The author discusses the 1915 issue of ducats in the name of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Huntoon, Peter. “Keeping up with First National,” The Numismatist 117.9 (September 2004), pp. 43-45, illus.

The author discusses the change from "patent letter" to "circus poster" title designs on the 5-dollar notes issued by the First National Bank of Clay Center, Kansas in the period 1887-1891. This change resulted in consternation at the competing Peoples National Bank when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing would not provide it with new plates in the more attractive "circus poster" style. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Koprovica, Srđan R. “Lokalni novac kolonije Viminacijum (4),” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 8-10, illus.

The fourth installment in a series discussing the provincial coinage of Colonia Viminacium. The main discussion focuses on types depicting Victoria. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Koprivica, Srđan R. “Lokalni novac kolonije Viminacijum (5),” Dinar 20 (2003), pp. 10-12, illus.

The fifth part of an article on the Roman provincial coinage of Colonia Viminacium. This installment discusses the PROVINCIA DACIA reverse type of AD 246-256/7. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Kovačev, Dušan. “Asignati srpske Vojvodine,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 40-43, illus.

The author discusses the paper assignats issued by the revolutionary government of the Serbian Vojvodina in 1848-1849. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Lalić, Ilija. “Novac Rimske republike od 78 do 71 godine pre Hrista,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 4-5, illus.

A brief look at the Roman Republican denarii issued by C. Poblicus, C. Naevius Balbus, L. Procilius, and I. Papius from 78 to 71 BC. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Lange, David W. “Weinman's Walking Liberty,” The Numismatist 117.9 (September 2004), pp. 36-40, illus.

An overview of Adolph A. Weinman's design of the Walking Liberty U.S. silver half dollar (1916-1947)and discussion of the best way to form a date collection. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Lasser, Joseph R. and Erik J. Goldstein. “The Real Story of British Silver in the Colonies,” The Numismatist 117.9 (September 2004), pp. 48-53, illus.

The authors discuss the chronic shortage of good domestic coinage and the widespread use of foreign coin in Great Britain in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It is argued that this situation was the real reason for the dearth of British coin in the Thirteen Colonies, rather than an official policy restricting the export of coinage to the New World. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mandić, Ranko. “Metalni novac SR Jugoslavije (1994-2002),” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 23-25, illus.

An illustrated type catalogue of the coins issued by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia between 1994 and 2002. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mandić, Ranko and Lazar Gerić. “Rusko-srpska faleristika (1),” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 58-60, illus.

The first part of a series discussing the Serbian Pan-Slavic medals issued by Russi between 1711 and 1878. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Miletić, Rista. “Novac Imperatora Titusu,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 6-8, illus.

A brief overview of the imperial issues of Titus. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Miletić, Rista. “Unu Lingvo, Unu Mondo, Unu Mono,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 31-33, illus.

A discussion of coins and stamps produced to commemorate L.L. Zamenhof and his development of Esperanto as a universal language. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Miletić, Rista. “Novac Imperatora Domicijana (81-96),” Dinar 20 (2003), pp. 8-10, illus.

A brief overview of the imperial issues of Domitian. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Petrović, Slavoljub. “Srpski srednjovekovni novac i zbirke Narodnog muzeja Šapcu,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 16-19, illus.

An illustrated catalogue of 27 medieval Serbian coins in the Šapcu Museum, including issues of Stefan Dragutin, Stefan Uroš II, Stefan Vladislav II, Stefan Uroš III, Stefan Duš, and Đurđe Vuković-Branković. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Stojaković, Slobodanka. “Novac i umetnost srpskog srednjeg veka (2),” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 11-14, illus.

The second installment in a series discussing the symbolism and iconographical models for the coinage and seals of the medieval rulkers of Serbia. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Stojaković, Slobodanka. “Predstave svetskih čuda antike na novcu (1),” Dinar 20 (2003), pp. 3-7, illus.

The first part of an article on depictions of the Seven Wonders of the World on ancient and modern coins and medals. Here the Egyptian pyramids, the gardens of Semiramis,the Ephesian Artemision, and the Colossus of Rhodes are discussed. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Stojaković, Slobodanka. “Beograd despota Stefana Lazarevića,” Dinar 20 (2003), pp. 14-18, illus.

An historical introduction to the coinage of Stefan Lazarević as Despot of Belgrade. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Stojanovič, Milan and Ranko Mandič. “Ratni krst spomenica 1941-45,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 51-54, illus.

A discussion of the typology and history of the Royal Yugoslav Commemorative War Cross (1941-1945). (Oliver D. Hoover)

Stolica, Radomir. “Medalja čovekoljublja,” Dinar 19 (2002), pp. 51-54, illus.



2004-08-10

Anela Valverde, L. “Las emisiones de bronce con cabeza/proa de Arse-Saguntum. Una nota,” Gaceta Numismática 147 (2002), pp. 3-14.

Anela Valverde, L. “La serie de Q. NASIDIVS (RRC 483),” Gaceta Numismática 148 (2003), pp. 9-23.

Balaguer, A.M. “La medallística montserratina dela segles XVIII-XIX, Catalogació i justificació cronològica,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 159-220.

Benesat, J., Ch. Doncs, and J.P. Lentillon. “L'obole inèdite de Girard Ier, comte du Roussillon (1102-1115),” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 71-74.

Bofarull, A. “Troballes monetàries XVIII. Troballa al municipi d'Artés (Bages). Troballa de Palau Sator,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 227-239.

Comas, R. and M. Crusafont Sabater. “Noves aportaciones al recull dels florins catalans (I),” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 79-90.

Crusafont Sabater, M. “La moneda albanese d'Alfons el Magnànim,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 91-99.

Crusafont, M. “Documentació de medalles (III). Pi i Margall,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 221-225.

Domingo Sellart, F. “La malla coronada, tipus inèdit, probablement de Joan I,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 75-97.

Frochoso Sanchez, R. “Las acuñaciones de Daysam ben Ishaq, nueva aportaciones,” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2001), pp. 25-27.

Gratacos Freixes, E. “Cn. Domitius Calvinus,” Gaceta Numismática 147 (2002), pp. 15-19.

Ibañez, M. “La moneda de Navarra en la obra de Pierre-Ancher Tobiésen Duby (1721-1782),” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2001), pp. 61-72.

Idoate, V.M. “Epidemias de peste y monedas en alto imperio romano,” Gaceta Numismática 147 (2002), pp. 23-33.

Jorba, X. “Els ploms de carnisseria igualadins. Una varietat de mercat eclesiástic a municipal dels segles XVI i XVII,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 123-133.

Lopez Vilar, J. “Aportació a la numismática visigoda, nous trients tarraconenses de Suintila i Khindasvint,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 45-47.

Lopez, P. “Las dracmas emporitanas de la colección Vincke,” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2003), pp. 11-21.

Lopez, P. “Las monedas romanas del Museo de Vilafranca,” Gaceta Numismática 148 (2003), pp. 3-8.

Moll, B. “De nou sobre les encunyacions almorávits de les Illes Balears (Illes orientals de al-Andalus),” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 49-70.

Noguera, J. “Ampliació del catàleg de diners barcelonins del segle XVII,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 117-121.

Pellicer, J. “El ensayador X. Cristóbal de Medina, sobre un real de a cuatro de Felipe II acuñado en Santo Domingo,” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2001), pp. 45-50.

Pellicer, J. “Nuevo aprovechamiento de cuños a nombre de Mohamat (III) al-Musthafi y de Vahyà al-Mutali 416H/1025 DC, en el al-Andalus,” Gaceta Numismática 148 (2003), pp. 43-47.

Pellicer, J. and J. Plana. “Sobre un as del "MVNERCAVICAIIIVIR.C.TER.SVRA.L.LIC.CRACILE",” Gaceta Numismática 147 (2002), pp. 21-22.

Pliego Vargas, R. “Un tremis inédito de Narbona a nombre de Sisebuto,” Gaceta Numismática 147 (2002), pp. 23-24.

Roma Valdes, A. “Cuatro apuntes sobre monedas medievales castellanas,” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2002), pp. 29-36.

Royo Martinez, M. Del Mar. “Aportación a la historia monetaria castellana del seglo XVI: localización de un taller de falsificación de "cuartillo de vellón rico" de la nueva estampa,” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2002), pp. 51-59.

Royo Martinez, M. Del Mar. “Noticias sobre el artífice-platero y ensayador conquense Alonso Romano,” Gaceta Numismática 147 (2002), pp. 43-50.

Sanahuja, X. “Aportació documental sobre les monedas locals del segle XV: Balaguer i Tàrrega,” Gaceta Numismática 146 (2002), pp. 37-44.

Sanahuja, X. “Producció de la seca isabelina de Barcelona al període 1836-1854,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 117-121.

Sanahuja, X. “La moneda municipal de Bagà, als segles XV, XVI i XVII,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 103-116.

Turro, A. “La moneda fraccionària de necessitat a la postguerra a Barcelona,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 149-158.

Vega Martin, M. and S. Peña Martin. “Adiciones al Corpus Califal Omega Andalusí, a partir de los fondos del M. Arq. y Etnológico de Granada,” Gaceta Numismática 148 (2003), pp. 37-44.

Villaronga, Leandre. “Troballa del Francolí. Testimoni per a la datació del denari de Kese,” Acta Numismàtica 32 (2002), pp. 29-44.

van Alfen, Peter. A Simple Souvenir: Coins and Medals of the Olympic Games. New York (2004).

The author traces the history of the Olympics from its ancient Greek origins to the modern Olympic revival movements, encompassing not only the well-known IOC Olympics, but also the lesser-known Olympics held in Athens before 1896 and in Much Wenlock, England, as well as the Socialist Olympics movements of the 1920s and 1930s. Illustrating over 120 objects, including ancient vases and sports equipment, early 20th century posters and other ephemera, in addition to the coins and medals, the book offers a unique perspective on the Olympics and its numismatic heritage. (Peter van Alfen)



2004-08-06

Anonymous. Billetes de Bancos Privados. Lima (No date [2003]).

An introduction to the banknotes issued by the following Peruvian private banks: Banco de la Providencia, Banco del Perú, Banco de Londres, México y Sud América; Banco de Lima, Banco Nacional del Perú, Banco Anglo Peruano, Banco Garantizador, Banco de Trujillo, Banco de Arequipa, Banco de Piura, Banco del Valle de Chicama, Banco de Tacna, Banco de la Compañía General del Perú, Compañía de Obras Públicas y Fomento del Perú and Banco de la República del Perú. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Bertsch, Wolfgang. “Una Ficha Salitreara Erroneamente Attribuida a Orillie Antoine I,” Boletín del Instituto de Numismática e Historia de San Nicolás de los Arroyos 14.39 (March 2003), pp. 3-14.

The author discusses the crude disks inscribed with the letters "O..A I..P", which have been attributed to Orllie Antoine I by several numismatic authors. It is argued that these are unrelated to the king of Arauncia and Patagonia, but are actually nitrate tokens from northern Tarapacá. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Bertsch, Wolfgang. Tibetan Fake Coins and Fantasy Countermarks. An Introduction to their Identification. Gundernhausen (near Darmstadt) (2003).

The first part of the book presents enlarged photographs of 43 different modern forgeries of Tibetan coins along with their genuine counterparts, including a detailed discussion of forgeries of Tibetan gold coins. Two modern forgeries of Sichuan rupees, one forgery of a half and a quarter rupee are also included. The discussion of eight fantasy and eleven genuine countermarks on Sichuan rupees and other coins form the second part. In the third part, a selection of fifteen contemporary counterfeits of mostly common Tibetan coins along with equivalent genuine specimens is presented. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Bertsch, Wolfgang. Modern Medals and Badges from or Related to Tibet, Sikkim and Bhutan in the Collection of Wolfgang Bertsch. Including a Chapter on Coins as Jewelry and Two Appendices. Gundernhausen (near Darmstadt) (2003).

A privately published illustrated catalogue of modern medals, badges, tokens, passes and jewelry made from coins. Two appendices deal with Tibetan gold medals and army badges from before 1950. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Bower, Peter. “Splitting Tibetan Banknotes: An Investigation into the Structure of the Notes,” The Quarterly. The Journal of the British Association of Paper Historians 41 (January 2002), pp. 20-27, illus.

A profusely illustrated report on the structure of the Tibetan 25 and 100 srang notes. Both notes were printed on two sheets (one for the obverse and one for the reverse) of local paper. The fibers of the paper seem to be a blend of Daphnepapyracea and Daphne bolua. After delamination of both notes, the author found that the inner legend in two lines was printed in normal characters on the inner side of the reverse sheet (25 srang notes) or in reversed characters on the inner side of the obverse sheet (100 srang notes). (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara, Carlos. “El Resello de Medio Real 1894 sobre 8 Reales y Pesos de Chile (Monedas de Necesidad de Guatemala),” La Gaceta Numismatica 3 (December 1996/January 1997).

The author reports that from 15 September 1894 a total of 3,248,621 crown size coins, mainly Chilean pesos and Peruvian soles, were counterstamped in Guatemala, using a Guatemalan 1/2 real die. A survey of the major auction sales including examples of Chilean pesos counterstamped in Guatemala is also included. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara, Carlos and Carlos Jara Moreno. “Monedas Acuñadas sobre Monedas Chilenas,” Historias Acuñadas. Anuarios de la Sociedad Numismática de Chile 1 (1998), pp. 6-9.

Based on their own collection and on auction catalogues, the authors give a list of all known Brazilian 960 reis issues overstruck on Chilean coins in the Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Minas Gerais mints. Bank of Ireland 1804 dollars overstruck on Chilean issues of 1801 AJ and Chilean 8 escudos dated 1835-1838 overstruck on Chilean 8 escudos of the 1818-1834 series are also mentioned. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. “Acerca de la clasificación del estado de las monedas coloniales de busto de Santiago,” Historias Acuñadas. Anuarios de la Sociedad Numismática de Chile 2 (1999), pp. 107-110, illus.

With the help of clear photographs, the author proposes the grading of Chilean colonial portrait coins following the traditional 8 categories ranging from "poor" to "uncirculated". (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. “Revisando un Clásico: La Colección H.D. Gibbs,” Historias Acuñadas. Anuarios de la Sociedad Numismática de Chile 3 (2000), pp. 68-71, illus.

The author discusses Chilean emergency and countermarked coins, some of doubtful status, from the collection of H.D. Gibbs, sold at auction by Hans Schulmann 18 and 19 March 1966. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. El Peso de Chiloe. Estudio de la Moneda Obsidional mas importante de la Numismática de Chilena. Santiago de Chile (2000).

After a critical review of existing numismatic literature on Chiloe, the author reconstructs the historical background leading to the issue of the Chiloe peso in c. 1830, presenting archival material not previously utilized by numismatists. The author includes photographic reproductions of all known Chiloe pesos from numismatic literature, including auction catalogues, and from his own collection, coming to the conclusion that only one specimen can be considered genuine, while the other known pieces are either contemporary or later forgeries. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. “El Peso de Chiloe. Estudio de la Moneda Obsidional mas importante de la Numismática de Chilena,” Historias Acuñadas. Anuarios de la Sociedad Numismática de Chile 4 (2001), pp. 11-27.

A condensed version of the author's book (2000) with the same title. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. Historia de la Casa de Moneda de Coquimbo. Santiago de Chile (2001).

Providing archival material that had not been used by J.T. Medina, the author establishes that three different trial issues were produced by the Coquimbo mint. While no specimen of the first issue has survived, the author illustrates specimens of the peso of the second and third issue. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. Las emisiones provinciales de Valdivia entre 1822 y 1844. Santiago de Chile (2002).

The author provides a detailed survey of the documentary evidence regarding the Valdivia coinage of 1822, the issue of "vales" in 1823/24 and the "AP DE VA" countermark of 1830. He illustrates known specimens of the Valdiva coinage from published works, major auction sales and from an unpublished private catalogue of Oscar Salbach, suggesting how to distinguish genuine coins from contemporary forgeries and modern counterfeits. (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Jara Moreno, Carlos. . Santiago de Chile (2003).

An English version of the author's Spanish language Historia de la Casa de Moneda de Coquimbo (2001). (Wolfgang Bertsch)

Mozo Monroy, Manuel. “Simblogía Lamaísta en las Monedas del Tibet,” Gaceta Numismática 150 (September 2003), pp. 53-64, illus.

The author illustrates the obverse of a 1 1/2 srang coin and the reverse of a Gaden tangka and gives lengthy interpretations of what he considers to be the most important Lamaist symbols found on these coins: the snow mountains, the snow lion and the eight auspicious symbols (bkra shis rtags brgyad). The main subject of the article is iconography rather than numismatics. (Wolfgang Bertsch)



2004-08-05

Ehling, Kay. “Geprägte Bilder: Münzen der Seleukiden in Antiochia,” Antike Welt 35.2 (2004), pp. 27-31, illus.

A brief discussion of the Seleucid coinage of Antioch, illustrated by Seleucid and Ptolemaic coins. (Hans R. Baldus)

Eidelstein, Adolfo. “Imperial wedding commemoratives,” Schweizer Münzblätter 214 (June 2004), pp. 36-39, illus.

The author presents a new bronze coin of Aquilia Severa struck by the colony of Akko-Ptolemais. He suggests that the two-story building depicted on the reverse represents a portable shrine erected to celebrate the marriage of Aquilia Severa and Elagabalus. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Ganz, David L. “The 1964 Peace Dollar: The Mystery Remains,” The Numismatist 117.8 (August 2004), pp. 36-40, illus.

The author recounts the mysterious history of the U.S. silver dollar ordered to be produced in 1964, but prevented by political wrangling from reaching production until May 15, 1965. The entire issue was ordered destroyed on May 24, 1965. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hines, David Allen. “An Olympic Challenge,” The Numismatist 117.8 (August 2004), pp. 54-59, illus.

An overview of U.S. commemorative coins struck in honor of the 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2002 Olympic games and the 1996 Special Olympics. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hoover, Oliver D. “Anomalous Tetradrachms of Philip I Philadelphus Struck by Autonomous Antioch (64-58 BC),” Schweizer Münzblätter 214 (June 2004), pp. 31-35, illus.

The author suggests that certain tetradrachms in the name of Philip I Philadelphus of unusual style and bearing monograms apparently naming autonomous Antioch were struck by the city in the period between Pompey's deposition of Antiochus XIII in 64 and the arrival of Aulus Gabinius in 58 BC. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Jordan, Louis E. “Lord Baltimore Coinage and Daily Exchange in Early Maryland,” The Colonial Newsletter 44.2 (August-December 2004), pp. 2651-2768, illus.

An extensive political and economic history of the early Maryland colony and a discussion of the motivations behind the introduction of the Baltimore coinage in 1659. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Koch, Hanspeter. “Zur Ausserkurssetzung schweizerischer Fünffrankenstücke mit vertiefter Randschrift sowie von Zehn- und Zwanzigrappenstücken aus Reinnickel,” Schweizer Münzblätter 214 (June 2004), pp. 43-47.

Raitz, Jerri C. “The Iowa Quarter: A Lesson in Design,” The Numismatist 117.8 (August 2004), pp. 50-52, illus.

An introduction to the Iowa quarter in the 50 State Quarter Program, bearing a design based on the "Arbor Day" painting by Grant Wood. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Rizzi, Allen E. “The Mint at Hall and the 1696 Taler,” The Numismatist 117.8 (August 2004), pp. 61-62, illus.

A brief look at the Habsburg taler of 1696, issued by Leopold I "the Hogmouth", and its propaganda message. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Sviatoslav, Dmitriev. “'Good Emperors' and Emperors of the Third Century,” Hermes 132.2 (2004), pp. 211-224.

The article discusses the famous mid-third century (Decius) series of antoniniani for Divi (= 'good emperors') from Augustus to Severus Alexander. (Hans R. Baldus)

Szymaøska, Hanna and Krzysztof Babraj. “Aus den Brennöfen von Athribis (Ägypten). Neue Funde aus dem ptolemäischen Stadtviertel,” Antike Welt 35.2 (2004), pp. 33-37, illus.

On p. 34, figs. 2 a-b, the authors Illustrate a bronze coin of Ptolemy II (head of Alexander the Great with lion's scalp r. / eagle on thunderbolt l.) found at a bath ('House of Birth') excavated in Alexandria. (Hans R. Baldus)

Weston, Byron K. and Clement V. Schettino. “Another New Die Combination of the 1785-dated Series of Counterfeit Halfpence Discovered: NEwman 51-85A,” The Colonial Newsletter 44.2 (August-December 2004), pp. 2772-2773, illus.



2004-07-12

Allen, Harold Don. “Reference Holdings Pose Questions,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 42, illus.

Bradt, Don. “Gas Bar Varieties,” The Collector. The Candian Tire Coupon Collectors Club Newsletter 14.3 (April 2004), pp. 45, illus.

A look at the "spot on window (bsw)", "bent serif (pbs)" and "streaked 0 (ss0)" varieties of Canadian Tire scrip. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Dunn, Dick. “The Corporation of the City of Burlington Relief Scrip,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 36-39, illus.

The story of the Depression Era relief scrip issued by the city of Brantford, Ontario in 1939 and 1940. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of Surviving Dominion of Canada $1 and $2 Notes of 1870,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 47-49, illus.

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “The Bank of Montreal $4 Issue of 1871Register of Surviving Notes,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 50, illus.

Emory, George. “Canada's 25 Cent Note: The Shinplaster,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 61-62.

A brief history of the Canadian 25 cent note from its introduction in 1870 to its gradual withdrawal from circulation beginning in 1935. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Esler, J. Graham. “Bank of Canada's Last Note of the 1954 Issue,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 40, illus.

The author shows that the last 1954 $1000 notes of the Bank of Canada were issued on 1 May 1992. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Fontaine, Lou. “Changeovers in the S27 Series,” The Collector. The Candian Tire Coupon Collectors Club Newsletter 14.3 (April 2004), pp. 44, illus.

A report on serial number changes 5, 10 and 50 cent issues of the 2004 S27 series of Canadian Tire scrip. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Fontaine, Lou. “A Look at the S20-E Varieties,” The Collector. The Candian Tire Coupon Collectors Club Newsletter 14.3 (April 2004), pp. 44, illus.

Fontaine, Lou. “Chart for the S18 to S21 Varieties,” The Collector. The Candian Tire Coupon Collectors Club Newsletter 14.3 (April 2004), pp. 47.

Fourre, Jerome. “Discoveries,” The Collector. The Candian Tire Coupon Collectors Club Newsletter 14.3 (April 2004), pp. 49, illus.

A report of the discovery of a broken letter K in the treasurer's signature and "open drapes" varieties of Canadian Tire scrip. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hessler, Gene. “Trains!” The Numismatist 117.17 (July 2004), pp. 36-41, illus.

A brief look at vignettes depicting trains on modern paper money and stock certificates. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Homren, Wayne K. “The Heeren Brothers: Pittsburgh's Medallic Legacy,” The Numismatist 117.17 (July 2004), pp. 43-47, illus.

A history of the Heeren Brothers Company and some of the medals that it produced between 1867 and 1917. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mackie, Brent W.J. and Michael A. La Croix. “Rotator Notes: Rarer than 2-Digit Radar Notes, but what are they?” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 58-60, illus.

A discussion of the mathematical functions involved in radar and rotator serial numbers on Canadian paper money. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Marotta, Michael E. “Cameo Appearance,” The Numismatist 117.17 (July 2004), pp. 49-53, illus.

An overview of the production and grading of cameo proof United States coins. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Matthews, Robert W. “Sovereign Fakes,” The Numismatist 117.17 (July 2004), pp. 61-63, illus.

An overview of the proliferation of forgeries of the British gold sovereign from 1917 to 1956 and the official steps taken to repress them. (Oliver D. Hoover)

McCreery, Christopher. “The Canada Medal,” Canadian Numismatic Journal 49.6 (July/August 2004), pp. 284-302, illus.

The history of the Canada Medal, established in 1943, but never issued. It was superseded by the creation of the Order of Canada in 1967. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Merritt, Tom. “What's New in Prefixes,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 53.

A list of recent prefixes for Canadian $5 to$100 notes. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Reback, Marilyn A. “Proclaim Liberty,” The Numismatist 117.17 (July 2004), pp. 56-59, illus.

An look at depictions of the Liberty Bell on the United States Sesquicentennial half dollar, Franklin half dollar and Eisenhower dollar. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Roebuck, Don. “Colour Changes on the Back of the Birds of Canada $10 Note,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.2 (June 2004), pp. 44-45, illus.

The author contrasts the appearence of the black and purple osprey on $10 notes of the first and last series.. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Shaff, Howard and Audrey Shaff. “The Coin that Destroyed a Mountain,” The Numismatist 117.17 (July 2004), pp. 66-69, illus.

An overview of the political, artistic, and financial woes that beset the Stone Mountain Memorial to Confederate soldiers and the related 1925 commemorative half dollar, both designed by Gutzon Borglum. (Oliver D. Hoover)



2004-06-20

Chiszar, David, Hobart M. Smith, Mark J. Chamberlain, Keith R. Farley, and Jeffrey P. Kurtz. “Statistical Analysis of Triton IV,” The Celator 18.6 (June 2003), pp. 31, 34-35.

Faulkner, Terrence W. “Some Observations on Auction Markets,” The Celator 18.6 (June 2003), pp. 27-30, 42, illus.

A statistical study of the scarcity and sale prices of three common antoniniani of Elagabalus (RIC 88, 146, and 161). (Oliver D. Hoover)

Goldsborough, Reid. “Medusa Coins: They'll Transform You,” The Celator 18.6 (June 2003), pp. 6-22, illus.

An extended discussion of the iconography of Medusa and Gorgonea on Greek and Roman Provincial coins. A catalog of major stylistic types is included, as well as commentary on the Medusa type forgeries of the "New York Hoard". (Oliver D. Hoover)

Snible, Ed. “Depictions of the Hero Perseus on Greek Coinage,” The Celator 18.6 (June 2003), pp. 23-26, illus.

An overview of the mythology of Perseus and his appearance on Greek and Roman Provincial coinages. (Oliver D. Hoover)



2004-06-16

Brace, Bruce R. “A Tale of a Lady,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.2 (June 2004), pp. 88-90, illus.

A biography of Valeria Galeria and very brief commentary on her coinage. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Brace, Bruce R. “Some Notes on Ancient Asia Minor (Continued),” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.2 (June 2004), pp. 91-93, illus.

A very brief overview of the geography and history of Lycia, Pamphylia, and Cilicia with illustrations of the coinages issued in these regions. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Clarke, William N. “The Anglo-Saxon and Norman Mint at Winchcombe,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.2 (June 2004), pp. 72-79, illus.

The author discusses issues of Cnut, Harthacnut, and William I struck at the mint of Winchcombe. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Clarke, William N. “Winchcombe Mint Coins in the Gloucester City Mint,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.2 (June 2004), pp. 80-85, illus.

The author gives a brief history of the collection of Anglo-Saxon coins in the Gloucester City Museum and illustrates 15 pennies of the Winchcombe mint issued by Eadgar, Aethelred II, Cnut, Harthnacnut, Edward the Confessor, Harold II, and William I.. (Oliver D. Hoover)

De Callataÿ, François and Haim Gitler. The Coin of Coins /דחוימו דיחי. Jerusalem (2004).

A discussion of the unique De Hirsch Aetna tetradrachm and related Sicilian coinage on the occasion of its public exhibition at the Israel Museum. Parallel text in English and Hebrew. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mazar, Eilat. “Temple Mount Excavations Unearthe the Monastery of the Virgins,” Biblical Archaeology Review 30.3 (May/June 2004), pp. 20-33, illus.

An overview of excavations of the Monastery of the Virgins between 1968 and 1978. Included among the finds were Byzantine coins (a solidus of Maurice Tiberius is illustrated on p. 30) and a seal ring inscribed with the name ΘΕΟΔΟΥΛΟΣ ΟΛΙΥΕΡΙΟΣ (illustrated on p. 30). (Oliver D. Hoover)

Tameanko, Marvin. “Dium: A Minor City of Major Consequence,” Journal of the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society 5.2 (June 2004), pp. 59-71, illus.

An overview of the history and coinage of the Macedonian city of Dium. (Oliver D. Hoover)



2004-06-13

Douglas, Scott E. “Unlisted Ontario Merchant Trade Tokens,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 78, illus.

The author lists and illustrates three unpublished tokens of F.A. Brewer, C.D. Morrison, and Green and Trudel of Cobalt, Ontario. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Greene, Ronald. “McKinnon Bros., of Revelstoke and The Standard Dairy,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 57-61, illus.

The author presents the history and tokens of the McKinnon Bros. Cigar Store and the Standard Dairy in British Columbia. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Greene, Ronald. “J. Herod's Cigar Store and Whitlaw and Herod, Tobacconists of Vancouver, B.C.” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 62, illus.

A look at five-cent tokens and tokens for 12 1/2 cent cigars issued by John Herod and Charles Whitlaw from 1906 to 1908. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Greene, Ronald. “John Donaldson of Columbia, B.C. (Grand Forks, B.C.),” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 63-67, illus.

The author discusses the business of John Donaldson and the tokens (1, 5, 10, 25 cents) used at his store probably between 1911 and 1930. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Jacobs, Wayne L. “Some Notes on the Establishment of the Canadian Large Cents, 1876,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 42-47, illus.

A discussion of the development of the Canadian large cent in light of correspondence between John Rose and British officials in the Treasury and Rouyal Mint, as well as die and punch invoices. The typological relationship between the Dominion of Canada large cent of 1876 and the earlier cents of the Province of Canada, Prince Edward Island, and the half penny of Jamaica is also illustrated. (Oliver D. Hoover)

James, Harry N. “Some Businesses and Tokens of Waterford, Ontario,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 48-54, illus.

A review of store tokens issued by Sanderson Bros. Cash Store, Cook's Cash Store, S.L. Squire, Bowlby Bros., and Shildrick and Collver in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. (Oliver D. Hoover)

James, Harry N. “Store and Tokens of Christmas and Ross, Walsingham Centre, Ontario,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 55-56, illus.

An overview of aluminum trade due bills issued by the Christmas and Ross store around 1903-1914. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Kyle, M.H. “Unlisted Ontario Merchant Tokens Supplement #32,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 77, illus.

The author lists and illustrates five unpublished tokens of R.J. Nicholson and S.E. Spackman and Son of Alviston, Ontario. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Leighton, Eric. “More on the Ante-dated Tokens of Nova Scotia,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 68-72.

A discussion of the Nova Scotia tokens bearing the types of John Alexr. Barry, W.A. and S. Black, and Starr and Shannon, dated 1815 and 1816. It is suggrested that they should be considered imitations struck in late 1820 or 1821. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Uman, Barry. “Radio Tokens,” Numismatica Canada 3.2 (June 2004), pp. 73-74, illus.

An introduction to the pay radios of the Dahlberg Radio Company and the tokens used to operate its machines in the United States and Canada between 1954 and 1959. (Oliver D. Hoover)



2004-05-28

Ausbüttel, Frank M. Theoderich der Große. Darmstadt (2003).

Coins are used for illustration. (Hans R. Baldus)

Bachmann, Dirk et al. “Rheinisches Amt für Bodendenkmalpflege: Ausgrabungen, Funde und Befunde 1998,” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 509-585, illus.

On pp. 541 and 544 fig. 23 coins found at Bergisch-Gladbach are presented. These include a fragment of a silver(?) coin of an unknown Augustus (the author suggests Hadrian, but a third century emperor (Volusian?) may be more likely). On p. 553 coins (1st-4th century) found at Meerbusch near Neuss are described. (Hans R. Baldus)

Berger, Frank. “Grierson, Philip. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection. Vol. V, Michael VIII - Constantine XI (1258-1453). 1999.” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 719-721.

Bridger, Clive and Kerstin Kraus. “Römische Gräber in Xanten, Viktorstraße 21,” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 25-81, illus.

In several tombs bronze coins (single or in small groups) were found (2nd-3rd century AD). Identified rulers include Antoninus Pius, Diva Faustina, Marcus Aurelius and Traian Decius. (Hans R. Baldus)

Bruins, Arnout and Dirk Faltin. “A Rare Coin of Thrasemundus of Maastricht,” The Celator 18.5 (May 2004), pp. 34-36, illus.

The authors describe a rare tremissis of the Merovingian king Thrasemundus, recently found in England. The coin was struck at Maastricht and bears a helmeted bust on the obverse, modeled on that of earlier Constantinian issues. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Burns, Jasper. “Vipsania on Roman Coins?” The Celator 18.5 (May 2004), pp. 6-20, illus.

The author argues that Vipsania Agrippina is depicted in the guise of Pietas on the controversial dupondii of Drusus Caesar. Provincial issues, apparently modeled on the imperial PIETAS dupondii are also discussed. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Christ, Karl. Hannibal. Darmstadt (2003).

Several coins (photos, sketches) are used for illustration. (Hans R. Baldus)

Drosihn, Claudia. “Der Tod des C. Caesar. Eine Sonderausstellung im Museum Hohentübingen,” Numismatisches Nachrichtenblatt 53.5 (2004), pp. 177-179, illus.

A description of a special exhibition held at Tübingen in 2004 to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the death of C. Caesar, one of the grandsons of Augustus. Depictions of the former on imperial and provincial coins are used for illustration. (Hans R. Baldus)

Elster, Marianne. Die Gesetze der mittleren römischen Republik. Text und Kommentar. Darmstadt (2003).

Numismatically relevant are laws no. 62 and 85. (Hans R. Baldus)

Gorrie, Charmain. “Julia Domna's Building Patronage, Imperial Familiy Roles and the Severan Revival of Moral Legislation,” Historia 53.16-72 (2004), pp. 198-199, illus.

Severan coins are integrated in the argumentation. (Hans R. Baldus)

Harvey, Brian K. “Two Bases of Marcus Aurelius Caesar and the Roman Imperial Succession,” Historia 53.1 (2004), pp. 46-60.

Includeed in the discussion is the theme of Pietas on Roman Imperial coins. (Hans R. Baldus)

Holt, Walter C. “The Revolt of Poemenius at Trier,” The Celator 18.5 (May 2004), pp. 23-30, illus.

The author reconstructs the obscure events of the revolt of Poeminus against Magnentius based on the text of Ammianus Marcellinus and numismatic evidence. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hoover, Oliver D. “A Reused GLORIA EXERCITVS AE 3/4 of Constantine the Great,” The Celator 18.5 (May 2004), pp. 38-39, 60, illus.

The author discusses an AE 3/4 of Constantine I (Rome RIC 350/380) with serrated edges. It is suggested that the serrations may have been added in order to reuse the coin as a decorative stud for a military belt. Serrated coinage of the Hellenistic and Roman Republican periods, as well as eighteenth and nineteenth century North America are used as comparanda. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Kampmann, Ursula. “Olympia and its Coins,” The Celator 18.5 (May 2004), pp. 40-42, 50, illus.

An overview of the coinage of Olympia and Elis from the fifth century BC to the second century AD. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Leppin, Hartmut. Theodosius der Große. Darmstadt (2003).

Coins are used for illustration. (Hans R. Baldus)

Morillo Cerdán, Ángel. “Neue Forschungen zu römischen Lagern der julisch-claudischen Zeit in Nordspanien,” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 1-24, illus.

On pp. 19 and 21, fig. 12 the author describes a L(egio) VI (Victrix) countermark on a bronze coin from León and on p. 21, fig. 14 the author describes a bronze coin of Caesaraugusta (Spain) which names the legions IIII Macedonica, VI Victrix and X Gemina. (Hans R. Baldus)

Muccioli, Federicomaria. “La titolatura di Cleopatra VII in una nuova iscrizione cipriota e la genesi dell' epiteto Thea Neotera,” Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 146 (2004), pp. 105-114.

The author discusses the meaning of Cleopatra's much debated title "Thea Neotera", which appears on her coins struck with the portrait of Marc Antony. Based on new epigraphical evidence it is argued that the title was introduced in about 143/142 BC and thus seems to reflect the identification of the famous Egyptian queen with Aphrodite, the youthful goddess. (Hans R. Baldus)

Prins, Jelle. “The 'fortune' of a late Roman officer. A hoard from the Meuse valley (Netherlands) with helmet and gold coins,” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 309-328, illus.

On pp. 321-325 with fig. 8 the author describes a hoard of 10 solidi, hidden in about 410 AD found in 1993-1996 together with the fragments of a helmet The coins include issues of Valens (1 Trier), Valentinian I (1 Arles), Theodosius I (1 Constantinople), Arcadius (1 Thessalonica), Honorius (2 Milan, 1 Constantinople), Eudoxia (1 Constantinople, bent), Theodosius II (1 Constantinople, bent) and Constantine III (1 Trier). The helmet (fig. 10) seems to be very similar to that of Constantine I, known from the famous Munich silver multiples (both with Christian chi-rho badge). (Hans R. Baldus)

Schulzki, Heinz-Joachim. “Berger, Frank. Kalkriese 1. Die römischen Fundmünzen. 1996.” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 697-699.

Schulzki, Heinz-Joachim. “Böhm, Stephanie. Die Münzen der Römischen Republik und ihre Bildquellen. 1997.” Bonner Jahrbücher 200 (2000), pp. 699-701.

Weisser, Bernhard. “Beata Tranquillitas. Eine Spezialsammlung konstantinischer Folles aus Trier in Berlin,” Numismatisches Nachrichtenblatt 53.5 (2004), pp. 198-199, illus.

The author describes a collection of about 900 Treveran nummi (Beata Tranquillitas type) of the period 321-323 (Constantine I, Licinius I and sons, many different obv. depictions) donated by D. Alten and C.F. Zschucke to the Berlin coin cabinet. (Hans R. Baldus)



2004-05-06

Ackermann, Rahel C., Tünde Boschetti-Maradai, José Diaz Tabernero, Carol Mages, and Françoise Abriel (eds.). “,” Bulletin Inventar der Fundmünzen der Schweiz 10 (2003).

A listing of 181 coin finds and hoards from the environs of modern Switzerland. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Danforth, Brian J. “The Massachusetts Penny,” The C4 Newsletter 12.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 10-14.

The author presents a possible contemporary reference to the 1662 Massachusetts silver penny and suggests that further research is necessary before the known specimens are condemned as forgeries. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Hoover, Oliver D. “The History of the ANS: The Seventh Decade,” American Numismatic Society Magazine 3.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 49-53, illus.

Hoover, Oliver D. “Barkay, Rachel, The Coinage of Nysa-Scythopolis (Beth-Shean), CNP 5, Jerusalem, 2003.” American Numismatic Society Magazine 3.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 55-57.

Hoover, Oliver D. “Album, Stephen and Tony Goodwin, Sylloge of Islamic Coins in the Ashmolean. Volume 1: The Pre-Reform Coinage of the Early Islamic Period, Oxford, 2002.” American Numismatic Society Magazine 3.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 57-61.

Kroll, John H. “Nicolet-Pierre, Hélène, Numismatique grecque, Paris 2002.” American Numismatic Society Magazine 3.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 61-62.

Martin, Timothy J. “A Few Comments on Numismatics and Copyrights,” The C4 Newsletter 12.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 18-27.

A discussion of United States copyright law with respect to online and printed numismatic works. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mayhugh, Marc. “A Walter Mould Coining Proposal,” The C4 Newsletter 12.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 14-17.

The author transcribes and discusses an unsuccessful coining proposal presented to the Continental Congress by Walter Mould, Solomon Simson and Myer Meyers in 1785. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Moore, Roger. “Virginia Halfpenny Cast Forgery,” The C4 Newsletter 12.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 28-31, illus.

The author presents a recently discovered cast forgery of a 10-W Virginia halfpenny. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Mossman, Philip L. “Commentary - Coins Dug in Southern New Jersey,” The C4 Newsletter 12.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 7-10.

The author draws brief conclusions from some 1000 coins found in southern New Jersey. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Salterio, Earl J. “Charles Dickens Centenary Medal 1870-1970,” The Canadian Numismatic Journal 49.5 (June 2004), pp. 222-226, illus.

An account of the Charles Dickens Centenary Medal designed by Paul Vincze and produced by the Royal Mint in 1970. (Oliver D. Hoover)

van Alfen, Peter. “Monuments, Medals, and Metropolis, Part II: Beaux Arts Sculpture,” American Numismatic Society Magazine 3.1 (Spring 2004), pp. 30-40, illus.

A look at the medallic and sculptural work of artists responsible for notable monuments of New York City. The works of Frederick MacMonnies, Philip Martiny, James Earle Fraser, John Flanagan, Daniel Chester French, Adolph A. Weinman, Hermon A. MacNeil, A. Stirling Calder, Anthony de Francisci and Anna Vaugn Hyatt Huntington are discussed. (Oliver D. Hoover)



2004-04-20

Boston, Robert. “Twelve Caesars, Nine Years and 856 Dollars,” The Celator 18.4 (April 2003), pp. 22-28, illus.

Commentary on portrait coin collections based on the Twelve Caesars of Suetonius. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Davis, Phillip. “Dacian and Celtic Imitations of Republican Denarii,” The Celator 18.4 (April 2003), pp. 6-20, illus.

The author discusses and illustrates five classes of Geto-Dacian, Pannonian and Celtic imitations (includeing plated forgeries) of Roman Republican denarii. (Oliver D. Hoover)



2004-04-13

Abdy, R.A. “Reece, Richard. The Coinage of Roman Britain. Oxford, 2002.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 411-413.

Allen, Martin. “Archibald, M.M., and B.J. Cook. English Medieval Coin Hoards: I. Cross and Crosslets, Short Cross and Long Cross Hoards. British Museum, London, 2001.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 421-424.

Braunlin, Michael. “'Byzantium in the Medieval World: Monetary Transactions and Exchange' Dunbarton Oaks Colloquium 1999 in Dumbarton Oaks Papers 55 (2001), pp. 179-278.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 424-426.

Browne, Gerald M. “Bayer's coin of Eucratides,” Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 145 (2003), pp. 212, illus.

The coin illustrated in G. S. Bayer's Historia regni Graecorum bactriani (1738), usually thought to have been a tetradrachm, is reinterpreted as a drachm, based on its weight. (Hans R. Baldus)

Crawford, Michael H. “Blázquez Martínez, J.M., Cl. Domergue and P. Sillières. La Loba (Fuenteobejuna, province de Cordoue, Espagne). La mine et le village minier antiques. Ausonius Publications, Memoires 7, Bordeaux, 2002.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 411.

Daubner, Frank. Bellum Asiaticum. Der Krieg der Römer gegen Aristonikos von Pergamon und die Einrichtung der Provinz Asia. München (2003).

The cistophori of Aristonicus (Eumenes III) with BA-EY (cf. fig. on jacket) are discussed on pp. 53ff. For other coinages see index s.v. Münzprägung. (Hans R. Baldus)

Dennis, Megan. “Bean, Simon. The Coinage of the Atrebates and Regni. Studies in Celtic Coinage 4, Oxford University School of Archaeology, Monograph 50, 2000.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 408-410.

Fischer-Bossert, Wolfgang. “Lavva, Stella. Die Münzprägung von Pharsalos. Saarbrücker Studien zur Archäologie und Alten Geschichte 14. Saarbrücken, 2001.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 399-405.

Goodwin, Tony. “Bacharach, Jere L., ed. Fustat Finds - Beads, Coins, Medical Instruments, Textiles and other Artifacts from the Awad Collection. Cairo, 2000.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 417-420.

Gregory, Barbara J. “Token without match,” The Numismatist 117.4 (April 2004), pp. 48-49, illus.

A discussion of the so-called "loco-foco" Hard Times token and its satirical message in the context of the politics of the Jacksonian period. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Greiff, Susanne and Yin Shenping. “Das Grab des Bin Wang. Wandmalereien der östlichen Han-Zeit in China,” Jahrbuch des Römisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseums Mainz 48.1 (2001 (2003)), pp. 1-99, illus.

German and Chinese text about the tomb (1st-2nd cent. A.D.) of 'prince' Bin Wang and its wall paintings (excavated in 2000 near Baizi / Xunyi, prov. Shaanxi). Among the objects found in the tomb were at least 18 bronze coins with central square holes: p. 13 and fig. 13d (several with legends). (Hans R. Baldus)

Ireland, Stanley. “Ehling, Kay. Die Münzprägung der mysischen Stadt Germe in der römishcen Kaiserzeit. Bonn, 2001.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 413-415.

Kellner, Hans-Jörg. “Peter, Markus. Untersuchungen zu den Fundmünzen aus Augst und Kaiseraugst. SFMA vol. 17. 2001.” Bayerische Vorgeschichtsblätter 68 (2003), pp. 218-220.

Mackensen, Michael. “Datierung und Provenienz einer spätantiken figürlichen Punze für nordafrikanische Sigillata. Zur Spätphase der Feinkeramikproduktion in Sidi Marzouk Tounsi (Zentraltunesien),” Bayerische Vorgeschichtsblätter 68 (2003), pp. 101-108, illus.

The author compares the punch die for sigillata decoration with coin portraits of Justinian I from Carthage and Rome (pl. 6). (Hans R. Baldus)

Marotta, Michael E. “The many faces of Coronet cents,” The Numismatist 117.4 (April 2004), pp. 44-46, illus.

An introduction to the so-called Coronet large cents struck by the United States mint between 1816 and 1857 and its many varieties. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Martindale, Nancy E. “Oil and numismatics: Crude collections,” The Numismatist 117.4 (April 2004), pp. 56-59, illus.

An overview of modern coins depicting aspects of the oil production industry. Issues of Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, and Brazil are illustrated. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Maupai, Isabelle. Die Macht der Schönheit. Untersuchungen zu einem Aspekt des Selbstverständnisses und der Selbstdarstellung griechischer Städte in der Römischen Kaiserzeit. Bonn (2003).

On pp. 288-291 the author briefly discusses the civic coinages of Asia Minor. (Hans R. Baldus)

Meadows, Andrew R. “Konuk, Koray. SNG Turkey I. The Muharrem Kayhan Collection. Ausonius Publications: Numismatica Anatolica I. Istanbul/Bordeaux, 2002.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 405-406.

Mertens, Dieter. Selinus I: Die Stadt und ihre Mauern, Deutsches Archäologisches Institut Rom, Sonderschriften 2. Mainz (2003).

In part II (pp. 281ff.) of the first volume, several Greek (Sicilian) and Siculo-Punic coins from the excavations, identified by Giuseppina Mammina-Trapani, are described and illustrated. (Hans R. Baldus)

Metcalf, D.M. “Hatz, Gert. Der Münzfund vom Goting-Kliff/Föhr. Hamburg, 2001.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 420-421.

Mittelstraß, Tilman. “Zur Archäologie der christlichen Priesterbestattung,” Bayerische Vorgeschichtsblätter 68 (2003), pp. 137-171, illus.

The author describes the following finds from clerical tombs in Bavaria: p. 149 2 Regensburg/Danube pfennigs (17... and 1757) in a tomb at Markt Indersdorf; the coins, interestingly, hidden in the seam of the priest's gown. P. 151 pl. 13,1, a religious bronze medal from a rosary, found in the late eighteenth century tomb of abbess (order of Birgitta) Viktoria Huber at Altomünster. P. 158 (description) pl. 15,4 a religious medal from an eighteenth century tomb at Peiting. (Hans R. Baldus)

Oddie, Gary. “Thompson, R.H., and M.J. Dickinson. Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles 49: The Norweb Collection, Part VI; Wiltshire to Yorkshire, Ireland to Wales. London, 1999.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 426-427.

Phillips, Marcus. “Heidemann, Stefan, ed. Islamische Numismatik in Deutschland. Eine Bestandsaufnahme. Wiesbaden, 2000.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 415-417.

Reece, Richard. “Purefoy, Peter Bagwell, and Andrew Meadows. SNG IX (The British Museum), Part 2: Spain. London, 2002.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 410.

Rondot, Amanda. “A man of accountability,” The Numismatist 117.4 (April 2004), pp. 51-54, illus.

A biography of Hugh McCulloch, President of the Bank of the State of Indiana (1836-1851) and Secretary of the Treasury (1865-1869). Special attention is paid to his development of financial policies in the aftermath of the Panic of 1857 and during the American Civil War. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Schmidts, Thomas. “Haupt, Peter. Römische Münzhorte des 3. Jhs. in Gallien und den germanischen Provinzen: eine Studie zu archäologischen Aspekten der Entstehung, Verbergung und Auffindung von Münzhorten. 2001.” Bayerische Vorgeschichtsblätter 68 (2003), pp. 220-224.

Thompson, Peter R. “Eisler, William. The Dassiers of Geneva: 18th Century European Medallists. Volume 1. Jean Dassier, Medal Engraver: Geneva, Paris and London 1700-1730. Lausanne, 2002.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 428-430.

Tyler-Smith, Susan. “Prokisch, B., H. Emmerig, M. Heintz, M. Zavadil, and S. Heinz. Repertorium zur Neuzeitlichen Münzprägung Europas, vol. XVIII Südosteropa. Vienna, 1999.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 427-428.

Visonà, Paolo. “Alexandropoulos, Jacques. Les monnaies de l'Afrique Antique 400 av. J.C.-40 ap. J.C. Presses Universitaires du Mirail, Toulouse, 2000.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 406-407.

Wang, Helen. “Thierry, François. Catalogue des monnaies vietnamiennes: Supplément. Paris, 2001.” Numismatic Chronicle 163 (2003), pp. 428-430.

Wiles, James. “Oops! A gallery of errors,” The Numismatist 117.4 (April 2004), pp. 38-41, illus.

An overview of mint errors on United States coins of the twentieth century. Planchet, striking and collar errors are discussed and illustrated. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Ziegaus, Bernward. “Korrektur zum Beitrag 'Die Fundmünzen aus der jüngerlatènezeitlichen Siedlung von Egglfing, BVbl 65, 2000, 39ff.” Bayerische Vorgeschichtsblätter 68 (2003), pp. 185-187, illus.

The author corrects pp. 45 and 49 of the original publication. (Hans R. Baldus)

von Kaenel, Hans-Markus. “Ungewöhnliche Grabbeigaben - Überlegungen zu den Münzstempeln in einem Grab der frühen Kaiserzeit aus Chassenard (Allier),” Bericht der Römisch-Germanischen Kommission 83 (2002 (2003)), pp. 179-190, illus.

The author attempts to explain 2 pairs of iron coin dies (fig. 3) excavated 1874 in an early imperial tomb; at least one made for striking Tiberian aurei/denarii. (Hans R. Baldus)



2004-03-29

Allan, Walter. “St. Stephens Bank, varieties of the Boston Bank Note, Co. $5 issue (1852),” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.1 (2004), pp. 12, illus.

Anonymous. “Index to volume XI of the Canadian Paper Money Newsletter,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 11.4 (December 2003), pp. 126-127.

Atallah, Nabil. “Timbres amphoriques du nord de la Jordanie,” ΤΟΠΟΙ Supplement 4 (2003), pp. 485-498, illus.

A catalogue of Rhodian and local amphora stamps found in Transjordanian excavations. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Balty, Jean Charles. “À la recherche de l'Apamée hellénistique: les témoignages archéologiques,” ΤΟΠΟΙ Supplement 4 (2003), pp. 223-252, illus.

The author describes excavation finds from the Syrian city of Apamea, including a quasi-municipal coin of Alexander I Balas. The author also provides a brief history of the Seleucid mint at Apamea. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Beattie, Cliff. “Register of 1954 $1.00 ten million numbered bank notes,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.1 (2004), pp. 9, illus.

Beattie, Cliff. “The story of short snorters bank notes,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.1 (2004), pp. 26-27, illus.

A brief account of "short snorters", banknotes signed by military servicemen as memorabilia of particular postings. A 1937 Canadian $1 short snorter is illustrated. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Duyrat, Frédérique. “La politique monétaire d'Arados: les Alexandres (IVe-IIe siècles avant notre ère),” ΤΟΠΟΙ Supplement 4 (2003), pp. 25-48.

A study of the tetradrachms struck by Aradus with the types of Alexander the Great. Their production is linked to the needs of international trade and periods of war. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of surviving (fully issued) notes of the Charlotte County Bank,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 11.4 (December 2003), pp. 102, illus.

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of surviving Island of Newfoundland 1850 treasury notes (two signatures),” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 11.4 (December 2003), pp. 109.

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of surviving (fully issued) notes of the Bank of Fredericton,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 11.4 (December 2003), pp. 114, illus.

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of surviving notes of the Ontario Bank,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.1 (2004), pp. 4-6, illus.

An overview of the 1857-1870 "Bowmanville" and 1882-1898 issues of the Ontario Bank. (Oliver D. Hoover)

Eisenhauer, Harry M. “Register of surviving notes of the Bank of Canada 1979 $5 Crow-Bouey "31" replacement notes,” Canadian Paper Money Newsletter 12.1 (2004), pp. 29.

Finkielsztein, Gérald. “Administration du Levant Sud sous les Séleucides. Remarques préliminaires,” ΤΟΠΟΙ Supplement 4 (2003), pp. 465-484, illus.

The author includes in an appendix a lead weight of