Iran Parliament Agrees to Redenomination of Rial Currency and Will Re-Introduce Toman
As a result of the rampant inflation seen by the Iranian currency trade, the Iranian Parliament has voted to implement a programme for transitioning the country’s monetary system to the Toman.
Bank of Greece Dedicates Collector Coin to “Myrtis”
In 430 BC a 11-year-old Greek girl died in Athens during an epidemic. Archaeologists found her skull calling the girl “Myrtis”. The remains were particularly well preserved permitting a recreation of her facial features. Greece dedicates a €5 silver collector coin to “Myrtis”.
Künker
Künker’s eLive Auction 60 will offer over 2,600 lots. Particularly noteworthy are Roman coins from the collection of a Hanseatic Roman connoisseur, a collection of coins from the house of Habsburg, as well as 600 lot numbers of orders and decorations.
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers
The 419-lot sale 156 includes a remarkable selection of books on ancient, world and U.S. numismatics, including material from the libraries of Phil Carrigan, Dan Freidus, and Doug Robins.
Taisei Coin Corporation
“Una and the Lion” was the highlight of the Taisei Auction on May 3, 2020. This numismatic icon of Great Britain realized 86,500,000 Yen (about $810,000 USD).
International Numismatic Congress Postponed to 2022
There is many a good reason why the INC and the Organising Committee had to take the decision to postpone the International Numismatic Congress to September 2022. Although we are longing for meeting our colleagues all over the world, we have to be sensible.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, amidst the corona crisis…
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics have updated their website with 274 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices. Selections include the following items.
Roma Numismatics
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 71 features 1,722 lots of ancient, Islamic and world coins. Many of those come from renowned special collections, like the William Stancomb Collection published in the SNG.
Classical Numismatic Group
The 842 lots comprise selections from two major collections: the Benito Collection, featuring a stunning array of Roman issues, and the James & Martha Robertson Collection, featuring a number of British coins and particularly strong in sceattas and Scottish coinage.