SINCONA AG, CH-Zurich
SINCONA’s Fall Auctions 2022 feature in four catalogues the third part of the SINCONA British Collection, Swiss coins and medals of the collector Max Walty-Hüssy, as well as a collection of Russian coins and medals.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 525 features 1742 lots, among from the DiMarzio, Conti, D.K., Gainsborough, Galst, and S & S Collections.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Long Beach (CA)
Heritage realized for the first portion of the Bass Collection $20.5 million. A 1821 Half Eagle prompted 70 bids before rising to the top of the auction’s results. Proceeds will benefit Dallas-based nonprofits.
Swissmint, a Mint of Records
Swiss numismatics is full of surprises, rarities and exciting stories. We have compiled a little overview of national and international records for you.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Long Beach (CA)
In October 2022, the Heritage Long Beach Expo auctions feature an outstanding number of chosen items both from US coins and currency. The sales comprise rarities that have not reached the auction market for many years.
Katalin Bíró-Sey (1934-2022)
Katalin Bíró-Sey was a curator of the Ancient Coin Collection in the Coin Cabinet of the Hungarian National Museum. For ten years she also worked in the Royal Coin Cabinet in Oslo. Now Bíró-Sey passed away aged 89. Melinda Torbágyi remembers her.
Amelia Newsham: A Transatlantic Journey
In the 1750s, Amelia Newsham was a real attraction in London: the young enslaved albino woman was studied as a “curosity” even by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. Isabell Charmantier tells her story and why Newsham was depicted on a token.
Bern Displays Ancient Silver Coin Hoard
The Bernisches Historisches Museum shows current archaeological finds from the Bern area in Switzerland. Among them is a hoard of Celtic and Roman silver coins.
Registrations Now Open for World Money Fair 2023
From 3 to 5 February 2023, World Money Fair 2023 will be held in Berlin once again – as a hybrid event. Exhibitors should register as soon as possible. Read on for more details.
What Was in President Lincoln’s & General Sherman’s Pockets?
The US Civil War caused turmoil with the finances of both the Union and the Confederacy. In this video interview with “President Lincoln” and “General Sherman” you will learn what constituted money at that time and what would have been in people’s pockets.