The CCCRH collection is largely comprised of coins, medals, medallions and tokens, but we also have a large number of manuscripts and other items, including icons, figurines and weapons. We welcome opportunities to make items from our collection available to churches, schools, mosques and other community groups.
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Medallion of Ferdinand I
Further details of the sixteenth-century medallion currently featured in the Cathedral Coins exhibition at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane are now available: Medallion. Ferdinand I (1556–64), Germany, cast metal, undated but c 1560 CE. OBV: Nativity scene: Infant Jesus in manger, Mary with mandorla, Joseph and magi adoring the Christ Child, while shepherds approach from left,
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Books of Hours
The CCCRH Foundation now has a collection of 20 medieval Book of Hours manuscripts and the set has recently been made available as a travelling exhibition for loan to schools, faith communities and other community groups with an interest in medieval culture and religion. View an online gallery with the current set Books of Hours.
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ACNC Registration
The CCCRH Foundation Trust (ABN 98820142356) has now been registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) in the categories of advancing culture and advancing education. The Trust appreciates this recognition of our charitable status and our contributions to the wider Australian community. We have also requested recognised as a Deductible
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Render unto Caesar
A brief 5m 30s trailer has been released to promote the publication on 29 March of a new book by John Dominic Crossan, Render unto Caesar (HarperOne, 2022). Watch the trailer Read a review
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Roman nail and spear
The selection of artefacts on display as part of the Cathedral Coins exhibition at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane has recently been refreshed with two temporary exhibits that invite reflection on the significance of Holy Week and Easter. The Cathedral Coins This is a permanent display at the Anglican Cathedral in Ann Street, Brisbane. It features coins