Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt
With a total result of 1.73 million from an estimate of 1.05 million, auction 419 was a great success and testifies a constantly high demand for high-quality coins and numismatic objects. The few unsold pieces can be purchased under special conditions.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Chicago
Heritage Auctions’ 2017 CSNS surpassed $32.5 million, with 95 percent sold. During the auction from April 26 to May 2, 2017 the top lot was one of the earliest US coins with the motto “In God We Trust” sold for $517,000.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG presents Auction 396 closing on 26 April, 2017. The sale features a number of ancient coins from notable collections and a selection of world coins.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Chicago
Heritage Auctions’ 2017 CSNS surpassed $32.5 million, with 95 percent sold. During the auction from April 26 to May 2, 2017 the top lot was one of the earliest US coins with the motto “In God We Trust” sold for $517,000.
Hermann Historica oHG, D-Munich
This year’s Spring Auction at Hermann Historica oHG in Munich will open on 24 April with the usual wide range of high quality precious objects from all eras and originating from all over the world. Until 6 May, over 6,000 collector’s pieces will come under the hammer.
Kolbe & Fanning
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have announced that their Sale 145 will be held on April 22, 2017. The 443-lot sale features selections from the libraries of Tom Cederlind and Italo Vecchi.
Albert M. Beck celebrates his 80th birthday
The founder of the World Money Fair and the MünzenRevue is celebrating his 80th birthday. Ursula Kampmann congratulates the doyen of modern numismatics and gives an account of his life.
Ross MacDiarmid congratulates Albert Beck on his 80th Birthday
Ross MacDiarmid is not only mint master of the Royal Australian Mint, but also secretary of the Mint Directors Conference. As representative of the coin producing industry he congratulates Albert Beck on his 80th birthday.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in an art house cinema in Trier ...
Official recommendation on the new Cultural Property Protection Act
The official recommendation on the new German Cultural Property Protection Act has been published at the beginning of April. We will tell you where you can order it. Furthermore, the legal text has finally been translated into English by the ministry.