Nomos AG
Nomos' upcoming e-auction Obolos 17 features 978 lots with mostly ancient but also medieval and some modern coins. Highlights are an unpublished sestertius of Domitian and an extremely rare antoninianus of Zenobia as Alan Walker explains.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a Syracusan area where the wearing of face masks is mandatory…
Solidus Numismatik e.K.
In Auction 67 Solidus presents 345 chosen Islamic coins with many gold pieces, and an extensive range of North African mints, mostly in excellent condition.
2021 Florida United Numismatists Convention in January Cancelled
The Florida United Numismatists Convention 2021 has been cancelled. However, the Summer FUN is still expected to take place.
$20,000 For the Best Book on Ancient Numismatics
$20,000 is the prize money of the new Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics. The American Numismatic Society has created this prize to be awarded biennially to the best single- or multi-authored publication in the field of ancient numismatics.
A Contribution to Provenance Research
David Fanning’s book “Ancient Coins in Early American Auctions, 1869-1939” is an important contribution to provenance research and to the history of coin trade. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Opens New Company Headquarters
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has opened a new headquarters in Costa Mesa. The facility offers not only an onsite auction gallery but also a 5,000 square foot event space – about 25% more space than their previous location reflecting the firm’s current growth.
Ross MacDiarmid to Be First MDC Executive Officer
The Mint Directors Conference has created the new position of MDC Executive Officer to fill the vacancy of the Secretary-General. In a virtual election MDC members voted for Ross MacDiarmid to be the first MDC Executive Officer.
IACA Sustainability Award Goes to Louisenthal
The paper mill Louisenthal has received a sustainability award by the International Association of Currency Affairs for their longlasting research on the production of ecofriendly banknotes.
The Royal Mint Sends David Bowie Coin Into Space
The Royal Mint has launched a new commemorative coin range in their “Music Legends” series in honour of rock star David Bowie. One of these new coins has been launched into space at 35,656m orbiting the Earth’s atmosphere.