The October Meeting will be held from 8-10pm on Thursday 11th at the usual venue – Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Combarton St. Box Hill. This month the syllabus topic is “Stars, Sun and Moon on Coins”.

Illustrated is an unusual silver dirhem from Konya in current Turkey. It was issued in the 13th century under rulers of the Seljuk Empire who were in control at the time. It shows the sun and stars around a lion on the obverse. Image courtesy of Classical Numismatic Group (CNG). www.cngcoins.com

The meeting will also have plenty of time to show new acquisitions and any other items of interest. Following the formal meeting coffee,tea and biscuits are served.