Why did a Constantine Rouble Realize $2.64 Million?
A pattern Rouble 1825 on behalf of the designated tsar Constantine realized astonishing $2.64 million. Thus it has become the most expensive world coin sold in a Stack’s Bowers auction. What makes this particular coin so special?
Byzantine Seals
Dumbarton Oaks has published a new volume of its collection of Byzantine seals. The work deals with anonymous seals with religious imagery. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Charles Morgan Named New Executive Director of the Numismatic Literary Guild
The Numismatic Literary Guild has selected Charles Morgan, editor-in-chief of CoinWeek, to be the organization’s Executive Director. He succeeds numismatic researcher, author, and dealer Ron Guth who served in the post for three years.
PNG Now Accepting 2021 Awards Nominations
The Professional Numismatists Guild is now accepting nominations for its 2021 awards. Maybe you would like to see somebody special being honored? Find here the list of all awards and what kind of achievement they are given for – and how you can nominate your favorites!
Finding Treasures in Your Change: The “Turning” Stars
Did you find German euros in your change? They might be worth a fortune. Just look at the stars! If they are turning, the coin will be worth some thousand euros. Our author numiscontrol explains which types of these coins exist and what they are worth.
Latvia’s Coin of the Year 2020 is “Linden leaf”
Again Latvijas Banka in association with news portal Delfi.lv asked: What is Latvia’s coin of the year 2020? And the public vote decided: “Linden leaf”, a collector coin dedicated to ecology.
Quokka: The Selfie-Trend Wallaby on Coins From Downunder
The Perth Mint releases a new 1oz silver proof colored coin featuring the quokka. A quokka is a small type of wallaby– and extremely popular for selfies. Indeed, it is so cute, you want to get hold of this animal – and, by the way, have a look at the coin, too!
Heidelberger Münzhandlung
Lovers of high-quality coins, this one’s for you! In auction 82 Heidelberger Münzhandlung presents an outstanding collection of coins of the German Empire of finest quality. If you are looking for uncirculated, proof and first strikes, you shouldn’t miss this auction.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries set new records in their March 2021 Las Vegas Auction. The legendary 1822 Half Eagle sold for astonishing $8.4 million placing itself as the most valuable US Mint gold coin ever sold. And it was not the only US Mint record!
Heritage Auctions
The upcoming Heritage US Coins Signature Auction offers more than 2,500 lots from 14 single-owner collections. The auction includes parts of the collections of Donald G. Partrick, Bob R. Simpson, and many US coins of the highest rarity.