Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, between Gorgons…
Which Coin Shows Can Collectors Visit in the Autumn of 2021?
Many collectors eagerly await the moment in which they will finally be able to meet friends and colleagues at a coin fair again. And coin show organisers feel the same. But how safe is this in the Covid autumn 2021? We asked around.
Paul-Francis Jacquier, D-Kehl am Rhein
In Auction 49 Paul-Francis Jacquier will be offering over 1,500 lots with an extensive run of Celtic, Greek and Roman coins as well as numismatic literature, partly from the BCD library.
ANA Opens Up Auction Format to New Auction Houses
The American Numismatic Association is exploring options to change its auction format to encourage additional auctioneers to participate. In future, smaller auction houses may host ANA events besides the “Official ANA Auctions”. But to submit bids, you have to be quick!
Research on Lithuania’s Raišiai Hoard
The recently found Raišiai hoard is one of Lithuania’s largest hoards of medieval coins. It is considered so important that the National Museum of Lithuania arranged a short exhibition to give a glimpse at this treasure.
The Coins of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1740
Manfred Olding has written his newest catalogue on the coins of the Kingdom of Prussia. If you are familiar with the author’s other catalogues, you know what to expect from the coin dealer and Prussia expert from Osnabrück.
The Roman Republican Die Project Database Is Online
The first significant data upload for the ANS’s Roman Republican Die Project is completed. The database is searchable and focuses on Roman Republican coinage (509 BCE–27 BCE). You can try it for yourself – it’s completely free!
PCGS Names Stephanie Sabin as Interim President
Professional Coin Grading Service has named Stephanie Sabin interim president until a successor of Brett Charville is found. Sabin brings 15 years of experience to the top of the firm.
“Hydropower” on Swiss Commemorative Coin
The commemorative coin “Hydropower” starts the Swissmint’s three-part coin series “Energy of the Future”. It is the mint’s first colored coin with fluorescent elements. As usually, at the end of the year a circulation coin set will be issued with a Christmas medal.
Will Israel Put an End to the Antiquities Trade?
Rumour has it that Israel no longer wants to issue export licenses for antiquities. That would put a sudden end to the flourishing trade in ancient objects in Israel. However, committed collectors and dealers mounted the barricades.