SALT LAKE CITY (AP).- Tour guide David Lund on Friday denied accusations by Israeli authorities that he was trying to smuggle antiquities from that country. Israeli authorities arrested Lund earlier this week on suspicion of trafficking antiquities, bu…
Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection Receives Sacagawea Dollar
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has recently acquired 17 items from sculptor Glenna Goodacre from her successful commission to design the Sacagawea dollar coin released in 2000. This donation preserves the c…
The Hackney Hoard: Coroner to Rule on Unique and Historic Treasure Case Found in Garden
LONDON.- On 18 April 2011 the Coroner for Inner North London resumed an inquest in relation to a hoard of American gold dollars found in Hackney in 2007. The hoard consists of 80 coins which were minted in the United States between 1854 and 1913. They …
The Hackney Hoard: Coroner to Rule on Unique and Historic Treasure Case Found in Garden
LONDON.- On 18 April 2011 the Coroner for Inner North London resumed an inquest in relation to a hoard of American gold dollars found in Hackney in 2007. The hoard consists of 80 coins which were minted in the United States between 1854 and 1913. They …
Free Valuations at Bonhams Knightsbridge: First ‘Open House’ on Tuesday 3rd May
LONDON.- For the first time ever over 20 of Bonhams art and antiques specialists will be available at Bonhams, Knightsbridge to offer free valuations on Tuesday 3rd May 2011. Bonhams has over 57 specialist departments and Knightsbridge is the only sal…
Wikileaks Trove Used in Fight Over Shipwreck Trove
TAMPA, FL (AP).- Deep-sea explorers in Florida are using some of the trove of recently leased WikiLeaks documents to try to force the U.S. government out of their legal battle with Spain over a shipwreck treasure. Odyssey Marine Exploration of Tampa …
Medal from Charge of the Light Brigade Offered at Bonhams
LONDON.- A Crimea Medal awarded to George Flowers of the 17th Lancers, who was killed in the Charge of the Light Brigade of 1854 will be offered by Bonhams in the Coins, Medals and Banknotes sale at Knightsbridge on December 15th. The medal is estimate…
Field Museum Presents Exhibition that Reveals Art and Science Behind Prized Mineral: Gold
CHICAGO, IL.- One of the rarest and most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in a dazzling, comprehensive exhibition at The Field Museum (October 22 – March 6, 2011). Gold, the exhibition, explores the historical fascination with thi…
Field Museum Presents Exhibition that Reveals Art and Science Behind Prized Mineral: Gold
CHICAGO, IL.- One of the rarest and most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in a dazzling, comprehensive exhibition at The Field Museum (October 22 – March 6, 2011). Gold, the exhibition, explores the historical fascination with thi…
Field Museum Presents Exhibition that Reveals Art and Science Behind Gold
CHICAGO, IL.- One of the rarest and most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in a dazzling, comprehensive exhibition at The Field Museum (October 22 – March 6, 2011). Gold, the exhibition, explores the historical fascination with thi…