Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries present a selection of superb US rarities from various important collections among them the Lulu Collection featuring a so-called “Short-Set” of Walking Liberty Half Dollars from 1941 to 1947, graded by PCGS as the #1 all-time finest.
How To Value a Rare Coin With Damage?
It is not easy to value a damaged rare coin says coin dealer Allan Davisson. His contribution should raise our awareness that coins have become rather objects of investment than objects of collecting.
Treasure Island Jersey Buys Famous Celtic Hoard
Jersey is truly a treasure island: Two enormous hoards of Celtic coins were discovered on the Channel island. Now Jersey Heritage has bought a large portion of “Le Câtillon I”. The coins will be studied and exhibited on the island.
The Coins of the Imperial City of Augsburg
There is a new standard reference for the coinage of the imperial city of Augsburg. The collector Anton Vetterle has published an extensive type catalogue. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Mark Borckardt Honored with The Herbert Silberman Award
As one of just 10 specialists in the last 40 years, Mark Borckardt, Senior Cataloger and Senior Numismatist at Heritage Auctions, has been awarded The Herbert Silberman Award by the Early American Coppers Club.
How Can You Realize a Coin Show During a Pandemic?
In 2020 nearly all coin shows were cancelled due to the Covid19 pandemic. One of the first to be held again was the 70th Collectorama Show in February 2021. David Lisot was there and interviewed Edward Kuszmar about this experience.
Finally – Or: Duke Augustus Celebrates His Birthday
Lösers were more than representative coins. They played an essential role in court ceremonials that took place on special occasions. The löser rarities of the Friedrich Popken Collection, which will be auctioned off at Künker on 29 June 2021, illustrate this function.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Paphlagonia …
Naville Numismatics
Naville Numismatics Live Auction 65 features a selection of 748 Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, many of which from the Dattari and Clain-Stefanelli collections, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts.
Nomos
Nomos e-sale Obolos 19 was a success selling 95% of all lots and more than doubling the total starting price. Alan Walker presents some interesting and honorable results of the sale.