An extremely rare silver coin has been found in the place of a former drainage channel of Jerusalem during the period of the Second Temple, which is a point in Jewish history that starts in 539 BCE, when the first of the exiles came back followed by the declaration of Cyprus,

Extremely Rare Second Temple Coin Found

Bust of CaesarA marble bust of Julius Caesar has been recently discovered by the divers in the Rhone River. The Culture Ministry of France believes that the bust of the aging Roman Emperor might be the oldest ever known.

Oldest Marble Bust of Caesar Discovered In France Dates to 46 B.C.

Recently the Austrian Mint introduced its sixth coin made in bi-metallic Silver/Niobium series. The new 2008 numismatic item is called "Fascination Light" and it was created to mark the 150 years since the birth of Dr. Carl Baron Auer von Welsbach, who was a famous Austrian chemist and businessman.

Bi-Metalic Silver/Niobium Coin Struck to Commemorate Chemist

Medieval Silver CoinsTogether with his grandfather Jens, Alexander Granhof, who is a nine-year-old boy, discovered a huge amount of silver coins. It is believed that the coins date back to the Middle Ages and scientists consider that the medieval silver coins are, in fact, represent largest ever discovery in southern Sweden.

Over 7,000 Medieval Silver Coins Discovered by a 9-Year-Old Boy in

In his announcement made at the meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, Ed Moy, the director of the United States Mint, said that the agency looks forward to recreate the coin with one of the most beautiful designs developed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and that is the ultra-high relief Liberty $20 Gold coin.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens Design to be Recreated by the United States Mint

On March 9, 2008, International Auction Galleries auctioned an extremely rare 1913 10 Shilling note. The note was purchased for $1,909,000 and is now the most expensive Australian numismatic item in the world.

The Sale of International Auction Gallery Broke World Record, Realizing More Than $5.6 Million

There is probably nothing worse for a collector that having the results of all his efforts stolen. When someone had stolen a rare collection, there is a small chance that at least a part of the collection will be recovered in the end. However, there Because of the possibility of theft, collectors and numismatic enthusiasts should be aware of how to protect their collection.

Rare Coins Stolen and Traded in Coin Cash Machine

Australian Perth Mint has struck silver and gold commemorative coins to mark the World Youth Day 2008, which represents the biggest youth event in the world. It is worth mentioning that the World Youth Day 2008 is organized by the Catholic Church and it takes place in Sydney during the period between July 15 and 20, 2008.

Coins Approved by Vatican and Australian Mint to Mark the World Youth Day 2008

A man passionate about metal detecting discovered what is believed to be one of the oldest ancient Roman coins unearthed in Wales.

2000-Year Old Ancient Roman Coin Found in Wales

australian ceremony for scout centenary coinAt the end of February, the Royal Australian Mint presented its new circulating $1 coin along with a series of new collector coins, which featured a gigantic commemorating coin that honors the Centenary of Scouts Australia.

Gigantic Coin To Mark the Introduction of a New Scouts Commemorating Dollar Coin