The Lapland Gold Rush
Goldrush! When you hear that word, what comes to your mind? California. Yukon. Lapland? Actually the Ivalojoki River in Finland saw a gold rush once and even today people can find gold there. Whether travelling to Lapland can make you rich, reveals Sam Jacobs in this article.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at a medalists’ competition …
A Part of the “Kruger Millions”
During the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) gold was evacuated from Pretoria. No accurate account had ever been produced, before a part of it was found in a Swiss vault. Now these famous coins are for sale again.
New Literature On Coins From Asia Minor
Starting in 2022, the “Bulletin numismatique de l’Asie Mineure” will present every year new publications discussing coins from Asia Minor. With the support of many experts Johannes Nollé and Oğuz Tekin will edit this new format as part of the online journal Gephyra.
Muenzen Gut-Lynt: A New Platform For Online Auctions and Numismatics
Muenzen Gut-Lynt is a new online auction house for numismatics. The brand was established by renowned dealers and auction houses from Switzerland and Germany. On 28 March 2021, they will be holding their first auction with over 950 pieces.
2021 CSNS Annual Convention Cancelled
The Central States Numismatic Society 2021 convention has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic effects. Nevertheless Heritage’s U.S. Coins and Currency auction will still be held as scheduled from 21st to 24th April 2021 - in Dallas.
Conference on the “Coinage of the Roman Provinces before Provincial Coinage”
The American Numismatic Society dedicates a conference to the coinage covered by the R. B. Witschonke Collection, discussing thus the phenomenon of local coinage and economy.
17th Technical Forum Session 2 – Join In Online
The Technical Forum normally takes place during the World Money Fair in Berlin and is the leading conference for modern minting technology. This year the Technical Forum will happen online. Read here more about the topics of the second session and how to participate.
James Bond Legacy Series – Sean Connery
The Perth Mint dedicates its first issue of the James Bond Legacy Series to Sean Connery as 007. The coloured silver coin celebrates the first actor to impersonate the fictitious MI6 agent – for many aficionados still the quintessential Bond.
Nomos AG
Over 98% of the 1,016 lots of Obolos 18 were sold. The total selling price of 750,189 CHF was more than double the estimate. Read Alan Walker’s presentation of some notable results.