Photographic impressions of the Munich Numismata
The Munich Numismata took place on 3 and 4 March 2018. Naturally, CoinsWeekly had its own booth at the event. Here are some photographic impressions of the coin convention.
How the portrait got on the coin…
It was in Asia Minor that the satraps came up with the idea of putting their portraits on coins. If you want to know how this happened and who these satraps were, have a look at this film illustrated with coins offered in Künker’s Auction 304.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 416 ending on 14 March 2018 features 752 lots including pieces from both the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection of Alexander-type coinage and the BCD Collection of Thessalian coins. An exceptional group of Stuart-era gaming pieces is also on offer.
Archives International Auctions, USA-Fort Lee (New Jersey)
Archives International Auctions’ March auction features over 950 lots of U.S., Chinese and worldwide banknote rarities as well as worldwide scripophily, coins, and security printing ephemera from old estates and family collections.
Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
On 13 and 14 March 2018 Dix Noonan Webb will be holding their Live Online Auction of Coins and Historical Medals with room bidding available at their London offices. The focus is mainly on British and Islamic coins featuring various special collections.
Savoca Coins
Silver Auction 21 of Munich-based auction house Savoca Coins is online. The auction features 440 lots and offers material for collectors with limited budget ranging from ancient to Islamic and world coins. The live closing is going to start at 6pm CET 11 March 2018.
Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 38 features a selection of 904 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The auction will close on 11 March 2018.
FEDEX takes the gloves off, when Russian Embargo is concerned
Those who like laughing (and who are not trying to sent an object to a customer abroad) will love this email exchange of an over-challenged representative of FEDEX, a recipient and an auctioneer.
The artistic idea behind the Olympic medals of 2018
Have you wondered why the Olympic medals, pursued by sportsmen and -women from around the world in Pyongyang during the last weeks, feature such a reduced pattern? The designer of the medals has explained his complex way to simplicity.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, during the handball world championship ...