Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt
Celebrating the 150th year since the foundation of Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., their 427th floor auction will feature many rarities, including the Graeculus collection, an outstanding collection of Islamic coins, and an old collection with many Taler and Double Taler.
SINCONA AG, CH-Zurich
SINCONA offers almost 4,000 lots with a total estimate of 4.3 million Swiss francs. The sale includes an extensive selection of coins, medals, banknotes and orders from Russia, Switzerland, Iran, and many wonderful special collections.
Leu Numismatik
Leu Numismatik present in their two upcoming auctions over 1400 mainly ancient coins from distinguished collections. One of them is the Kleinkunst Collection featuring many highly important Greek coins with excellent provenances.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Teos…
Should We Abolish 1- and 2-Cent Coins? Give Your Vote!
The European Commission plans to round cash payments and to abolish 1- and 2-euro cent coins in the entire euro area. But first it’s your turn: citizens are invited to give their opinion. Take advantage of this opportunity!
“A Time to Be Bold and Innovative”
Mark Salzberg, Chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group, recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing pandemic and its effects on the collectibles markets. He says: the markets have not merely survived the COVID-19 crisis – they thrived. A paradoxon? Read on!
Andrew Burnett’s History of Numismatics in Britain
Andrew Burnett’s new book “The Hidden Treasures of this Happy Island” provides, for the first time, a comprehensive account of the collecting and study of coins in Britain from 1500 to 1750. The work is full of new discoveries made in the course of the research.
ICOM Survey on Covid-19 Impact on Museums
How does the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak affect the cultural sector in the short and long term? To understand the situation better, the International Council of Museums has launched a global survey.
Further Coin Dealers Inducted into PCGS Hall of Fame
Every year, Professional Coin Grading Service inducts a small handful of distinguished dealers into their Hall of Fame. This year, PCGS has chosen Bruce Amspacher, Greg Roberts, and Catherine Bullowa-Moore.
The Mystery of Missing Banknotes and a Mountain of Unused British Coins
Shortage of circulation coins in Great Britain? Far from that! It may take more than a decade for the current stocks of £2 and 2 pence coins to diminish. How is that possible? And – has that any impact on collectors?