Canadian Coin Tells the True Story of the Klondike Gold Rush
125 years ago gold was discovered in the Klondike. The Royal Canadian Mint issues a commemorative one-dollar circulation coin to remind us that there is a more complete story to tell broadening the view to how the First Nations were impacted by the gold rush.
A Dream Come True: Craftsmen Discover Hidden Treasure of Gold Coins
Beware on construction sites! During the renovation of an old barn in Brittany, craftsmen found 239 gold coins that had been hidden there for 300 years. The coins will now be sold at auction.
Prussian Switzerland
For more than a century, Prussian kings ruled over the Swiss Principality of Neuchâtel. By means of coins from the Axel Tesmer Collection, which will be on sale on 28 and 29 September 2021 at Künker in Osnabrück, this article explains how that came about and which coins commemorate this period.
Künker Auction 353: How Frederick II Financed the Seven Years’ War
Künker offers the second part of the Axel Tesmer Collection in auction 353. It contains issues of the Prussian kings. This film tells you by means of the offered coins and medals how Frederick II financed his Seven Years’ War.
Naville Numismatics
Naville Numismatics features in their new Live Auction 68 a selection of 608 lots of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The sale includes coins from the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli and the Dattari collections.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Feature Auction 118 was highlighted by coins from important collections as the Archytus Collection of ancient coinage from the Indian subcontinent, and the collection of Dr. Jay Galst with ancient Judaean and related coinages. The auction more than doubled its pre-sale estimate.
Nomos AG
In Obolos 20 Nomos AG offers almost 500 lots from the well-known Vineyard Collection focussing on ancient coins with types that have references to wine. Collectors will find many rare and unusual coins with solid pedigrees. Alan Walker presents some of the highlights.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Germania…
Bronze Age in Shropshire: A Partnership with the British Museum
The British Museum and Shropshire Museums develop a Partnership Gallery focusing on the local life from the Ice Age to the Romans. Coin lovers can admire the Claverley Stater Hoard, an assortment of North Eastern and Western gold coins rarely found together.
“Historical Medallions”: The Legacy of Irene Neddy Allen
English coin dealer Irene Neddy Allen is remembered as a passionate dealer and collector of medals. She had an impressive collection and passed it on – together with her knowledge – to her niece Sarah Heath. Sarah remembers her aunt, whose business she continues.