The Fascination of Coins: Dealers’ Perspectives
The coin dealers Paul Withers, Frances Simmons and John Philpott will tell you about what got them hooked on the subject, and how this has developed over their career.
Coinex 2020 Cancelled
The Coinex 2020 scheduled for September has been cancelled as the organisers announced. But even before autumn 2021 there could be another Coinex event.
Mason Fair Appoint Dr Prabir De as New Director
Long-Term Royal Australian Mint executive and industry expert Dr Prabir De was appointed in the role of Director – Business Development at Mason Fair. The Australian company is specialized in the distribution of jewellery, precious stones and metals.
Cash Cycle Seminar As Webinar Series
As the Cash Cycle Seminar has been postponed, the organizers have published a series of short webinars covering some of the time sensitive issues that were due to be discussed during the conferences’ originally planned dates. The webinars are available for free.
Elton John Celebrated on UK Commemorative Coin
The second coin of the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series is dedicated to one of the most successful artists of all time: Elton John. The coin is available in several versions enabling fans on different budgets to get their hands on this tribute to their icon.
The Hunting Pleasures of the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
Louis VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, went down in history as the Hunting Landgrave. With the help of coins that were sold in Künker’s Auction 327, you can learn his story and why he is wronged when derogatorily called simply the Hunting Landgrave.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Paderborn…
Sotheby’s Cannot Sue Greece
For the first time, a US auction house tried to sue a state. The case primarily revolves around an ancient bronze sculpture, whose sale was prevented by Greece without sound reasoning. However, this case has also consequences for the coin market.
Roma Numismatics
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 72 was a big success. 2,033 lots went under the hammer, resulting in total sales of £353,961 being achieved. Any lots that did not already sell in the auction are now available to purchase at fixed prices.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
Auction 37 set a new record for Stephen Album Rare Coins with a total price realized of $1.85 million. A Chinese Pavilion dollar sold for an astounding price of $130,900 – more than three times the previous sales records for a Pavilion dollar.