Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, during the corona pandemic in ancient Rome…
Tauler & Fau Subastas
Tauler & Fau’s E-Auction is now online and features 601 lots of Ancient coins. For some of them, preview videos are available. The auction includes Greek, Celtiberian, Roman, Byzantine Empire, and Visigothic Coins as well as Large Lots.
How to Detect Counterfeits at All Times. Part 1: Swiss Vreneli Coins
Are you sure that all your coins are authentic? Particularly popular collector coins are frequently counterfeited. The expert Peter Zgorzynski shows in several articles how counterfeits can be identified. Today we take a closer look at Swiss Vreneli coins.
The Partrick Collection: Two Brasher Doubloons and much More
Over the course of a year, Heritage will offer the superb collection of early US coins by Donald G. Partrick. Among the rarities now graded by NGC are not just one, but two of the famous Brasher Doubloons, fabled rarities that rank among the most prized coins in all of numismatics.
The Royal Mint Partners with NGC to Offer Certified Coins
The Royal Mint has partnered with Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. NGC is to grade and encapsulate portions of the British coins directly. This service aims especially at online buyers and those who will sell their coins again on the secondary market.
Loop the Loop
120 years ago the world’s first rollercoaster whose loop did not endanger the lives of its passengers opened at Coney Island. CIT commemorates this with a coin featuring a rollercoaster depicted on BOTH sides(!) in ultra-high relief on the coin edge thanks to smartminting© technology.
Heritage Auctions, US-Dallas
Heritage Auctions offer the legendary Simpson Collection of rare and important US coins. The first portion with 349 chosen items was sold on September 17th. A 1894-S Barber Dime realized $1.5 million.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the highway to the underworld…
Cayón Numismática
After a successful E-auction 67 Cayón’s next E-auction closes on 30th September offering 577 coins from Felipe IV to Carlos V including many rarities and a collection of Spanish copper coins.
Is The Dresden Green Vault Heist About To Be Solved?
The heist at Dresden’s Green Vault in November 2019 made headlines around the world. The thieves took precious stones and valuable items of immeasurable worth from the collections of the Saxon Electors like Augustus II the Strong. The police have now uncovered new evidence that could lead them straight to the thieves.