Numismatic Society of Ireland
         Northern Branch

This numismatic note explores the evidence for the existence of a hemiobol denomination in the sixth century BCE coinage of at Sybaris. The polis was founded in the late eighth century BCE in Lucania in Southern Italy by settlers from Achaia. Over the subsequent centuries it became one of the pre-eminent poleis in the region, described by Pseudo-Scymnus as a great city celebrated far and wide, weighty, wealthy, beautiful. It unexpectedly fell to the neighbouring polis of Krot

In this short article, Dr Tuukka Talvio reflects on the recent medal production of NSI(NB) - the medal struck in 2025 to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Prof. Michael Dolley, one of the founding members of the Society. The author met Prof. Dolley in Finland in the 1970s, so that the article provides a unique personal insight on the artistic merit of the production. Dr Talvio is a former keeper of coins at the National Museum of Finland, a member of the Finnish Num

It is with great sadness we report the sudden passing of our Vice-Chairman Dr JOHN RAINEY, MBE, in the morning of 10 th February. Read the eulogy here .

The 2025 Society field trip took us to a number of Irish cities and walled towns that had not previously been visited as part of the Society visits. Seven members kicked off the road trip, setting out from Shaw’s Bridge on the morning of the 15 th August. Cars were packed with the traditional umbrellas, but by a degree of providence these remained unused throughout the trip as we were blessed with the perfect weather for exploration. Copious notes on our destinations and

The Greek colonisation of the Northern Black Sea incidentally appeared to be almost synchronous with the raise of the first coinage...

As the Society is taking a break until September, on 17th August members of the Northern Branch, joined by a few members of the parental...

Three crowns arranged vertically have long been regarded as the ancient arms of Ireland, with numerous speculations made with respect to...