- Aug 18, 2020
'The Story of an Irish Saint Portrayed on a German Jeton' by Alan Dunlop (NSI-NB)
As the Western Roman Empire fell in AD 476, the Christianity was yet spreading throughout Europe. The Gaelic monks from Ireland and the...
- Jun 25, 2020
'A Derry Connection to the Eighty Years’ War/The Dutch Revolt 1566-1648' by Alan Dunlop (NSI-NB)
The late 16th through early 17th centuries was a period of great turmoil throughout Europe, both political and religious. It was a period...
- Jun 19, 2020
'Coinage of Queen Victoria' by Desmond Rainey (NSI-NB)
Queen Victoria had a very long reign – over 63 years, the longest of any British monarch, until our present Queen Elizabeth II. This...
- Mar 14, 2020
'English Silver Coinage 1603-62' by Desmond Rainey, Member NSI-NB
The reign of the Stuarts spans over one of the most turbulent periods in the British history. The succession to the throne of James VI of...
- Mar 6, 2020
'Separated Brethren' by Alan Dunlop, Member NSI-NB
Over the ages, many Irish coins found their ways to Britain and Continent in the pockets and boxes of travellers and merchants.This paper...
- Jan 30, 2020
'Numismatic Society of Ireland (Northern Branch) Meeting 10th January 2020' by Alan Dunlop,
The first Society meeting of 2020 was held at Shaw’s Bridge. After seasonal greetings and apologies, the chairman introduced the speaker...
- Dec 9, 2019
'A Small Group of Coins from Croagh Patrick' by Alan Dunlop, Member NSI-NB
Coin finds in Ireland are ubiquitous and medieval hammered coins have been found in fields, rivers, ruins of ancient abbeys, graveyards...
- Jun 10, 2019
'An Uneasy Story of Early Irish Coinage' Presented by Alexey Shitvov, NSI-NB, to the South W
On Monday 3rd June 2019, Dr Alexey Shitvov,, NSI-NB, presented the first part of his 'non-academic' review of the early Irish coinage for...
- May 4, 2019
Travel Notes on BANS Congress 2019, Isle of Man, 5-7 April 2019
Three members of NSI-NB were delegates at the congress this year. They were John Rainey, Randal Scott and Alan Dunlop. This year’s...
- Apr 19, 2019
Numismatic Society of Ireland Northern Branch (since 1963) Leaflet Issue 2
The new edition of the NSI-NB leaflet has just been published! We aim to communicate our commitments to coin studies and ethical...
