Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Minos’ Palace, Knossos…
Gorny & Mosch, D-Munich
Gorny & Mosch offers the second part of the Peter Weiß Collection of Roman Provincial coins in auction 280. Collectors of German issues will find many high grade rarities with excellent provenance in auction 281.
Künker
478 lots of mostly German coins of the 19th and 20th centuries of outstanding quality – that is the offer of Künker’s eLive Premium Auction 355 taking place on 12 October 2021 starting at 6 p.m.
Kolbe & Fanning
Kolbe & Fanning sold on 18th September 2021 in cooperation with Fritz Rudolf Künker the important library of Mark and Lottie Salton. The sale brought $381,520 hammer against an estimate of $176,280.
Coin Theft After Coinex
The entire inventory of the Greek coin dealer Christos Pouloglou was stolen in London right after Coinex 2021, the stolen objects mainly include sovereigns but also other gold and silver coins. He offers a reward of £100,000.
New York Antiques Dealer Mallett Filed for Bankruptcy Due to Rental Arrears
The New York branch of the British antiques dealer Mallett filed for bankruptcy. Why does that affect the numismatic world? Well, it has to do with the parent company Stanley Gibbons (the owner of Baldwin’s), a major investor – and a well-known fashion brand.
New Record for Una and the Lion at SINCONA?
Three new record prices were set by the British gold coin Una and the Lion in 2020. Now, SINCONA offers an extremely rare variety in a Proof set that is sure to delight everyone who loves coins of outstanding quality. A candidate for a new record?
Long Beach Expo Coin Show September 2021 Is Back
The Long Beach Expo will take place from 30th September through 2nd October 2021. As the pandemic is not yet over, the organizers try to ensure the safety through a rigid safety protocol.
Apply For the Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium October 2021
From 15 to 17 October 2021, the Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium will take place for the third time as a virtual event. It is free to attend for anybody fascinated by coins, banknotes or medals. Would you like to give a presentation? You can still apply!
U.S. Mint Director David Ryder Resigns
It has been a big surprise: David J. Ryder ends his second term as Director of the U.S. Mint on October 1, 2021. The Department of Treasury has announced Alison Doone as the new Acting Director.