A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
‘You have probably never heard of Professor Moriarty?’ – The Adventure of The Final Problem (FINA) In 2011, the Pacific nation of Tuvalu issued a 5 coin set featuring “Heroes and Villains” of literature. One of those coins featured Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty. If the country of Tuvalu sounds familiar to you, you might recall it… Continue Reading
“I trust that age doth not wither nor custom stale my infinite variety.” – The Adventure of The Empty House (EMPT) May 22, 2014 marked the 155th birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Prague Mint, located in the Czech Republic decided to honor this event by striking a silver commemorative medal in two different finishes. Sculptor… Continue Reading
“My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work.” – The Sign of the Four (SIGN) Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft, a Sherlock Holmes society based in Germany, held the two day SherloCON 2014 in Saarbrücken this past August. Much like they did at their 2012 event, they issued a limited edition medal to… Continue Reading
‘”Rache” is the German for “revenge”” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft, a Sherlock Holmes society based in Germany, held the inaugural SherloCON in Hillesheim during August 2012. The event organizers issued a limited edition medal for sale at the event, which was commemorating the 125th anniversary of Sherlock Holmes first appearance. The… Continue Reading