Paper mill in Königstein celebrates its 450th anniversary
On June 29, 2019, the security paper factory Königstein celebrated its 450th anniversary. The Paper Mill in Königstein belongs to the world’s highest-performing production locations for the manufacture of banknotes and security papers.
Latvijas Banka Issues 2 Euro Commemorative Coin “The Rising Sun”
Latvijas Banka issued a 2 euro commemorative coin named “The Rising Sun” dedicated to the history of the Coat of Arms of Latvia and paying tribute to the artist Ansis Cīrulis.
2019 Pegasus Reverse Frosted Bullion
Pobjoy Mint has released a 2019 dated Pegasus silver bullion. The coin is issued by the British Virgin Islands and shows the mythical horse Pegasus. Many coins from the territory have featured horses in Royal events, including Trooping the colour.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a bakery in the centre of Rome ...
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s online auction features 900 lots with the final offerings from the Michel Prieur Collection. Roman aurei from the Alpine Collection, and British copper and bronze coins from the Brondesbury Park Collection round out this auction.
Empire
On 7 October 2019, auction house Künker will be auctioning a necklace and bracelet made from ancient coins, said to have been commissioned by the great general Napoleon Bonaparte for his younger sister Pauline. That would make sense: In Napoleon’s time, people loved anything that was reminiscent of antiquity.
Morton & Eden, GB-London
An early Umayyad gold dinar dated 105h (723AD) from the ‘Mine of the Commander of the Faithful’ is the second specimen ever to be offered at public auction. Estimated at £1.4-1.6 million this is the highest estimate for any lot previously offered for sale by the auction house.
Künker’s Fall Auction in Films
From 7 to 11 October 2019 Auction house Künker will be offering many special collections and rarities from various fields of numismatic interest. Watch the highlights of Künker’s Fall Auction in these films.
A Robbery in a Coin Store – You Can Be There Too!
In Silver Spring, a coin store was robbed on 17 September 2019 – unfortunately, that is nothing unusual in today’s world. What is special about this robbery is the fact that surveillance cameras filmed every detail of the robber’s actions.
Goldberg Auctioneers, USA-New York
Coins from the Mel Wacks Collection of Ancient Judaean and Related Coins will be sold by Goldberg Auctioneers. The collection has been assembled for over 50 years. Now Mel Wacks, a renowned expert on the subject, has decided to pass it along.