Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
Dix Noonan Webb will offer an extremely rare aureus of Allectus on June 5, 2019. Discovered in March by a detectorist, it appears to be the first Allectus gold coin reported as being found in over 50 years. It is estimated at £70,000-100,000.
Gerhard Hirsch Nachf., D-Munich
Munich-based auction house Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. will be holding their Auctions 348 and 349 on May 8th and 9th, 2019. While Auction 348 is dedicated to ancient coins, Auction 349 offers modern coins and medals.
Savoca Coins (London)
The 2nd Blue Auction of Savoca’s new London office is held in two parts. The sale comprises 2,144 lots with very sought-after material aiming thus particularly at new collectors. Live closing is going to start on May 3rd and 4th, 2019 at 5 PM CEST respectively.
To Spain! Part 9: Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol is not exactly known for its historical / archeological / numismatic highlights. Which is a mistake. For not only the ancient Roman town Baelo Claudia lies here. Near the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the most crucial naval battles of the 19th century took place: the Battle of Trafalgar.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 280 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices.
Early 19th-Century Photography Featuring Famous Monuments
Tourists standing in the middle of a huge crowd flocking to one of the UNESCO sites might wonder what travelling was like in the 19th century. Incredible daguerreotypes of Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey offer an answer at the Metropolitan Museum.
Kelsey Museum Explores the Colorfulness of the Roman World
Roman art and architecture were much more than white marble and grey stone. In the exhibition “Ancient Color”, The Kelsey Museum of Archeology takes a closer look at the vibrant world of color in Rome.
Specialized Catalog of Coins from the Republic of Ragusa
Zlatko Viscevic has compiled an extensive catalog specialized in the minting of the Republic of Ragusa, which features extremely detailed descriptions and valuations for all varieties. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
China International Coin Expo in Beijing
The China International Coin Expo (CICE) is held in three cities annually: Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai. The next one will take place in China’s capital from May 17th-19th, 2019.
Young Numismatists Wanted!
The Royal Numismatic Society offers a great opportunity for students or early scholars of numismatics. Anyone interested in promoting their work to a wider audience is encouraged to give a lecture to RNS members in February 2020. The deadline for submissions is May 20, 2019.