Stack’s Bowers Galleries, USA-Las Vegas, NV.
The Stacks Bowers’ August 2020 Auction realized a total of $21,739,851 across all categories. While the majority of this sum was realized for US Coins, there were also multiple highlights and impressive collections from the fields of ancient and world coinage.
Why Cambodia Became a French Protectorate
A great deal of injustice was done when the European powers divided the world between them. This wasn’t just because the Europeans had superior weapons, but also because of the way they exploited local conflicts, as in the case of King Norodom I of Cambodia.
Nomisma, RSM-Serravalle
Nomisma’s Numismatic Auction 62 features 1,721 lots and has a focus on coins and medals from Italy or related to the country’s history with many high-quality pieces. A highlight is an extremely rare Victor Emanuel II 50 Lire 1864 with a starting price of 100,000 euros.
The Return of Europe’s Coin Fairs
After being on hold for nearly six months due to the coronavirus crisis, coin fairs are set to start running again in Europe. Organisers are committed to enforcing effective hygiene guidelines to ensure a safe and stress-free experience for their guests.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 476 features 776 lots. Collectors will find ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine issues from the BLS Collection, World and British from the Todd Hansen Collection, and French coins and medals from the David J. Fleischmann Collection.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at a river…
Roma Numismatics
Roma Numismatics' E-Sale 75 was a big success. 1,651 lots went under the hammer, resulting in total sales of £347,929 (excluding buyers’ premiums) being achieved on behalf of the consignors. Read and see some of the most notable results.
Covid-19 Is Precipitating the Death of Cash, You Say?
All over the media we read about the death of cash and the advent of a new, cashless, dawn. But Covid-19 has reminded us of how essential cash is to us all and instead of a decline this recent period has shown a near-unprecedented growth in demand.
Extensive Catalogue of Coins From the Landgraviates of Hesse
Last autumn, after decades of work, Horst-Dieter Müller published his extensive catalogue of coin and medal types from the Landgraviates of Hesse from 1483 to 1806. Daniel Baumbach takes a look.
More News From NYINC 2021
Now we know what will be the educational program of the 49th New York International Numismatic Convention. But be aware of fraudulent contacts seeking to obtain financial information. Read all the details here!