Heidelberger Münzhandlung, D-Heidelberg
The international coin trade is booming thanks to Covid. This affects the prices of coins of the German Empire, too. In Heidelberger Münzhandlung’s auction, pieces of outstanding quality achieved results that had previously been unheard of: 25,500 euros for 1 mark 1879 A and 17,750 euros for 5 marks “Eichbaum” 1930 E.
Künker, D-Osnabrück
Two anniversaries at once: 1st July 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Münzenhandlung Fritz Rudolf Künker. Additionally, Künker’s 350th auction will take place. That’s reason enough for a numismatic firework with many rarities!
Tauler & Fau
Tauler & Fau present their Selection Auction 87 featuring 374 choice lots from ancient to modern times including many important numismatic rarities from Greek and Rome with cabinet pieces in mint state or fleur de coin. A true feast for the eyes!
Nomos AG
Nomos presents its 22nd auction featuring 441 high quality lots from ancient to modern times. Alan Walker talks in his usual witty way about an especially rare and remarkable tetradrachm of Seleukos II Kallinikos with an interesting portrait, and other highlights.
What Is the Destroyed Maple Leaf Really Worth?
The thieves of the giant gold coin that was stolen from Berlin’s Bode Museum have been caught and are behind bars. But the owner of the coin does not benefit from this: he has to go to court to make the insurance company replace the value of his coin. But how much is that?
Classical Numismatic Group
Classical Numismatic Group is offering the Klasma Asami Collection of Greek fractions, an exceptional offering of ancient small silver denominations. A nice selection of numismatic literature is also available.
Cayón Subastas
June 11, Cayón Subastas will be selling 1,764 lots featuring paper money mainly from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. The sale focuses on Spanish bank notes, but there are world paper money, shares and bonds, too.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, after work in ancient Rome ...
François de Callataÿ Receives Medal of the Royal Numismatic Society
François de Callataÿ has been awarded with the medal of the Royal Numismatic Society. The society has chosen the Belgian numismatist because he is “highly distinguished for services to Numismatic Science”.
ANA Money Museum to Deaccession Parts of Collection
The ANA’s Money Museum starts selling duplicates of its collection through eBay in June 2021. The ANA will support its museum with the revenue generated from the deaccession.