Symposium in Athens examines economy of the sacred
The Belgian School at Athens will host the symposium “Coins for the Gods, coins for the merchants – Economy of the sacred compared to the economy of profane” from October 24-26, 2019. This is their call for papers.
The Winners of the 2018 International Coin Design Competition
For 20 years Japan Mint has been holding their international competition for coin engravers. This year a design from Poland was honored as most excellent work. For all engravers who did not participate this year: Find here the details for your participation in the next contest.
Canadian circulation coin honours Canadians who fought at D-Day
The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a $2 circulation coin honouring the Canadians who, landing in Normandy, France 75 years ago, helped establish the Allied foothold that would lead to the liberation of Western Europe.
Mutiny and Rebellion in Australia
Angry mutinous sailors, a dramatic military coup, and a miners’ uprising – these are some of the key moments of Australian history. The Royal Australian Mint has launched the first coins in a series commemorating the country’s tempestuous colonial era.
Künker, D-Osnabrück
In their Summer Auction Künker will be offering many special collections and rarities from various fields of numismatic interest. Watch the highlights of Künker’s Auction 322-324 in these films.
Solidus Numismatik e.K., D-Munich
Munich-based auction house Solidus offers 101 selected Saxon coins and medals from the 17th to the 19th century, among them some outstanding rarities.
A long bridge for the benefit of all
On 27 September, 2012, the mayor of Berlin inaugurated the new Rathaus Bridge. It is already the sixth bridge in this historic location. An extremely rare gold medal commemorates the first stone bridge that was erected at the same place. On 27 June, 2019, the item is auctioned off at Künker in Osnabrück.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Rome’s mint ...
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt
In their May auction Peus offered several collections with great success: Celts, Mecklenburg, and the important Theobald Seitz Collection of medieval Meissen bracteates. German imperial coins were highly contested, too.
Savoca Coins
The London office of Savoca Coins introduces a new auction model. The “Black Auctions” offer chosen coins for the ambitious collector. Black Auction 1 comprises 85 lots.