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Hamilton’s legacy in metal and trade
Early Canadian numismatist Jeremiah Gibbs struck a brass personal token in 1907.
Hamilton’s history as the “Ambitious City,” the “Birmingham of Canada” and “Steel Town” is mirrored in a numismatic legacy just as rich and varied. From busy 19th-century marketplaces to Depression-era grocery counters and mid-century nightlife, Hamilton’s tokens, medals and banknotes tell a uniquely Canadian story of industry, community and everyday life. Continue reading →
A new chapter in papal numismatics
Italian coin designer Chiara Principe produced the designs for two medals, including the annual pontifical medals from 2014 (top) and 2018 (biottom), placed in Pope Francis’ coffin during his April funeral. Photos via Chiara Principe.
The election of Pope Leo XIV this spring has sparked renewed interest in Vatican City coinage as collectors look back on the remarkable numismatic legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Each papacy has long left its mark on world numismatics, but the transition from Francis to Leo XIV — the first U.S.-born pope — has... Continue reading →