Dix Noonan Webb
An extremely rare Silver penny of the boy king Edward the Martyr – the teenager who ruled Saxon Britain in the 10th century – has been found on the Isle of Wight and is estimated to fetch £5,000-7,000 when it is sold in an auction at Dix Noonan Webb.
Jay M. Galst (1950-2020)
One of New York’s more than 10,000 corona victims is known by many who regularly visit the NYINC: Jay M. Galst was an avid collector of coins related to his area of expertise: ophthalmology. Find here a short obituary by Ursula Kampmann.
Naville Numismatics’
Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 57 features a selection of 716 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The Roman Provincial part of the sale includes a selection from the famous the Dattari Collection.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the palace at Constantinople…
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s online auction 466 features 774 lots. Highlights from this sale include an interesting run of Greek coins of Asia Minor and the Monica J. Kern Collection of Motherhood Art Medals.
Irene ‘Neddy’ Allen (1928-2020)
Another loss in the numismatic world: London based medal dealer Irene ‘Neddy’ Allen passed away in March. Her colleague Christopher Eimer commemorates her.
Money Is History You Can Hold in Your Hands
With the help of pocket change, you can teach your children at home while their schools are closed, says the American Numismatic Association. The organization also prepares their 97th annual coin week for April 19-25.
Debasement
In 2017 a colloquium was held in Warwick examining the debasement of coinage during ancient times from a variety of angles. The essay collection of the colloquium has now been published by Oxbow. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Intensive Course on Numismatic Methodology in Athens
The Radboud University Nijmegen and the Netherlands Institute at Athens organize a postgraduate intensive course in numismatics in September 2020: “How to Tackle Ancient Greek Coinage and Coins: An Intensive Course on Numismatic Methodology”.
Currency Research Report: Covid-19 as Threat to Cash
During the Covid-19 pandemic media and health minsters advise against the use of cash as unhygienic. A new research report on how cash is currently being discussed in the media helps central banks answer apprehensions concerning cash as a germ carrier.