Treasures in British Gardens: Troves of 2020
A positive side of Corona? The British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme noticed a boost in garden finds during lockdown. A Tudor coin hoard, a Krugerrand, and a seemingly unique copper-alloy Roman furniture fitting are only some of the intriguing finds made in 2020.
Anna Franziska Schwarzbach to Receive 2020 Saltus Award
The American Numismatic Society announced the winner of the 2020 J. Sanford Saltus Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Art of the Medal. It was awarded to the German artist Anna Franziska Schwarzbach.
ANS Gala 2021 Will Be Held Virtually
The American Numismatic Society announced that on Thursday, January 14, 2021, it will hold its annual Gala celebration, virtually, in memory of benefactors Mark and Lottie Salton. The Gala will be open, via Zoom, to members of the Society and their guests.
ICTA Announces New Executive Director
Jimmy Hayes will step down as executive director of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets. The board of directors appointed David Crenshaw as the new executive director, effective January 1, 2021.
2021 Coin of the Year Award Nominees
The Coin of the Year Award is one of the most important awards for modern coins. Here you find the complete list of all 100 nominees for the Coty 2021. All coins were minted in 2019, so many coins share the subject of the landing on the moon.
Bullion Produces Profits for the Royal Canadian Mint
In the third quarter of 2020, the Royal Canadian Mint produced three times as many gold coins as in the same period last year. This resulted in an impressive profit of $795.4 million. Find here some information about customer demand in times of Corona.
Pobjoy Mint Continues Father Christmas Collection
The first Christmas coin issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory continues Pobjoy’s popular Father Christmas™ Collection. These coins feature Father Christmas as known from the 70s children books by English author Raymond Briggs.
A Numismatist’s Guide to Money Part 3: The Origins of Money
After discussing what money does and what it is, Simon Bytheway now examines archaeological discoveries and the earliest historical records to find out what they tell us about the wider socio-economic meaning of money.
Investor Group Acquires PCGS for 700 Million Dollars
Collectors Universe certainly benefits from the pandemic. Since the beginning of the year, the company quintupled its market capitalization! However, the reason for this development wasn’t the coin business but the booming collectible sports cards industry.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 482 features 893 lots. Collectors will find a number of quality ancient, world and British Coins as well as an impressive selection of Anglo-Saxon and Norman issues from the Allen Williams Collection.