Heritage Auctions
A rare banknote from Zanzibar will be the highest-graded note from the country ever offered at auction when it crosses the block in Heritage Auctions’ World Paper Money Signature® Auction March 23, 2023. The auction includes numerous notes from African nations.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
Steve Album’s Internet Auction 19 features 2,100 lots of coins from all categories and time periods. Among them are nearly 300 Chinese lots and 100 lots from the Joe Sedillot Collection.
Nomos AG
Nomos presents 944 lots in their upcoming Obolos 27 sale, ranging from Celtic to modern coins and seals.
Roman Shipwreck Found in the Adriatic Sea
Off the Croatian coast, underwater archaeologists have discovered a large shipwreck from Roman times. It is remarkably well preserved and lies just below sea level. Coins showed them the way.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the Roman pensions office…
Mainz and the 1742 Imperial Election – An Archbishop Caught Between the Fronts
1740: a magnificent medal of the Archbishop of Mainz stresses his steady political course. But then came 20 October 1740, triggering consequences at the European level that put Mainz in an extremely difficult position.
Splendid Tudor Jewel Amongst Important Treasure Finds Reported
The British Museum presented the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) Annual Report for 2021 and the Treasure Annual Report for 2020. These include over 45,000 archaeological items, among them an important jewel associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon.
The IAPN becomes an Associate Member of CINOA
To build communication channels with authorities of the European Union, the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) joined CINOA, an organization representing the art trade.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Announces New Professional Numismatist Program
If you have ever considered making your hobby your profession, Stack’s Bowers Galleries offers the perfect opportunity. Their Professional Numismatist Program is a new seminar for young adult numismatists.
Salzburg Rarities from the Dr. Franz Schedel Collection
On 20 March 2023, auction house Künker will offer the Professor Dr. Franz Schedel Collection featuring coins and medals from Salzburg. A film presents a selection of rarities and tells their stories.