The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN), on behalf of The Holy See, have released new pure copper coins which continue its “Art and Faith” series by dedicating the 20-euro coins to Michelangelo’s truly spectacular masterpiece, The Creation of Adam. One of the most prolifically replicated or copied works of religious art of all time, the […]
Italy: New silver Proof and colour coins mark centenary anniversary of Italian Air Force
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) have launched new silver Proof and €2 commemorative coins honouring the country’s air force on the occasion of their centenary anniversary of founding. Italy was a pioneer in pre-World War I military aviation, becoming among the first countries to adopt modes of aeronautics as early as […]
Italy: New gold and silver Proof coins remembers Baroque-era architect Luigi Vanvitelli
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) has launched new gold and silver Proof coins in tribute to one of Italy’s most celebrated architects of the Baroque era on the 250th anniversary of his death. Luigi Vanvitelli (1700–1773) was born in Naples as the son of Caspar van Wittel, a Dutch painter known […]
Italy: New commemorative coins salute designated Italian culture capitals of Bergamo and Brescia
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) has launched new copper coins which mark the two cities of Italian capitals of culture. Devised in 2015, the programme, which is organised by the Italian Ministry of Culture, seeks to highlight specific regions and historic cities for the year in terms of tourism, events, and […]
Vatican City: First new €200 gold coin released launching three-year series entitled “Towards the Holy Year 2025”
The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN), on behalf of The Holy See, has released new gold Proof coins focusing on the Holy Year Jubilee, which takes place in two years. The Catholic Church began the tradition of the Holy Year in 1300 with Pope Boniface VIII, who had foreseen a Jubilee every century. As such, […]
NAC USA invites its customers to its new offices
NAC USA opened its new business premises in October 2022. When traveling to Chicago, collectors now find a numismatic oasis in the heart of the city. Those who want to consign pieces for one of Numismatica Ars Classica’s or Naville’s auction sales may do so in the Windy City. Thanks to NAC USA, the purchase […]
Vatican City: Famed Neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova features on new €50 gold Proof coins
The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN), on behalf of the Holy See, has released (10th November) new gold Proof coins in honour of the bicentenary of the death of one of Italy’s greatest sculptors. Considered one of the greatest Neoclassical sculptors of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Antonio Canova (1757–1822) was renowned for […]
Vatican City: New series “The Twelve Apostles” unveiled with five and 10-euro silver Proof coins
The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN), on behalf of the Holy See, will release (10th November) new Proof-quality silver coins which launch the numismatic series entitled “The Twelve Apostles,” focusing on the followers of Jesus Christ. All of the Apostles or disciples, with the exception of Judas Iscariot, were each made saints in the Catholic […]
Italy: Gold and silver Proof coins released in “Genius of Italian Art” series features Antonio Canova
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) has released the latest gold and silver coins which are part of their ongoing series entitled “Genius of Italian Art,“ focusing on some of the most renowned Italian artists. Following on from the coins honouring da Vinci, Raffaello, and Caravaggio, the fourth coin focuses on the exceptional […]
Italy: New gold and silver coins mark 700th anniversary of the death of Dante and Purgatory
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) has issued (14th September) new coins in gold and silver which pay tribute to the great fourteenth-century author Dante Alighieri on the 700th anniversary of his death. The coins focus on La Divina Commedia (“The Divine Comedy”), Dante’s most well-known work, and was composed during his exile, […]
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