Cayón Numismática, E-Madrid
The “Extraordinary Auction” of Cayón Subastas in Madrid, Spain, January 31, 2018 saw especially strong results with a large group of Spanish gold 8 escudos. A gold 100 pesetas 1871 of Amadeo I sold for 137,000 euro.
Cayón Numismática, E-Madrid
On occasion of 50 years Cayón Numismática the Spanish auction house will hold an extraordinary auction on 31 January 2018 at the Hotel Palace in in Madrid. The auction will be featuring 513 lots of ancient, Spanish and World coins including almost 400 gold 8 escudos.
Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 37 features a selection of 907 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The auction will close on 28 January 2018.
NYINC 2019 Date Change
Only days after the 46th Annual New York International Numismatic Convention Kevin Foley, the organizer, announces important changes regarding the event in 2019. Among others the date was shifted to avoid conflicts with the World Money Fair.
Solidus
Solidus Numismatik runs live-auction 25 on 27 January 2018 featuring 795 lots of international numismatic literature including bibliophilic rarities from the beginning of the 18th century to auction catalogs documenting important collections.
Why did the Celtic Iceni produce their money?
Numismatics is much more than a listing of coin types. John Talbot demonstrates this in his new book about the coins of the Brittonic Iceni. He uses the material to draw conclusions on the social structures of the tribe. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the book.
Political reasons for false numbers in the cultural property discussion
In his comprehensive article, author Michael Press traces the deliberate use of false numbers in the cultural property discussion to support people’s own political views.
Theodore V. Buttrey (1929-2018)
On 9 January 2018, the numismatist Ted Buttrey died. We have thus lost a coin enthusiast who has influenced many numismatists as an academic teacher. He was probably the only numismatist whose research was extensively covered by all major American newspapers.
FUN in Florida – The Coin Show Experience
Florida is known for Disney World, alligators, a lot of sun and its hurricanes. Numismatics might not come to mind right away. And yet, over the past years, a coin convention called the FUN Convention has established itself in Florida. Ursula Kampmann was there.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on Mount Olympus ...