The Coin Color Illusion: Simultaneous Contrast in Numismatics
A coin collector gingerly places a shining silver coin on black velvet and marvels at its brilliance, while on a white tray, the same coin seems to lose a touch of its luster. It isn’t imagination – it’s a quirk of vision known as simultaneous contrast, a color theory discovery that’s as relevant to coins as it is to art.
Coins of St Helena: A Tale of Unfortunate Timing
As the saying goes, timing is everything. This was certainly true for the governors of St. Helena when they found themselves with an excess of copper halfpennies, thanks to the death of Napoleon Bonaparte.
A Different Kind of Easter Story
Easter is renowned as the Christian holiday celebrating Jesus's resurrection. However, this post delves into a different Easter rising, a tale unfolding in the heart of Ireland.