Gorny & Mosch, D-Munich
From October 10-14, 2016 Gorny & Mosch will hold three auctions. Several collections will be on sale, for example, an exquisite collection of coins from Northern Greece, as well as extensive collections of Bavaria, Stolberg, Salzburg, and Russia.
Gorny & Mosch, D-Munich
A small series of augustales of Frederick II of Sicily was offered in Gorny & Mosch Auction 242. The results were impressive. Hammer prices ranged between 9,000 and 20,000 euros. And this was only one of this auction week’s highlights.
Solidus Numismatik e.K., D-München
838 lots have been selected for Solidus Online Auction 9 on the auction platform EMAX including Greek and Roman, Byzantine and Islamic coins as well as coins and medals of Early Modern Germany and Europe.
Egypt Builds Pharaoh-Sized Museum; Ignores Theft and Abuse at Sites
Egypt is spending over $1 billion to build a gigantic museum for its tourists. At the same time the country fails to enforce security at storehouses and archaeological sites, and treats its cultural heritage carelessly.
Changes at the London coin market
The Antiques Trade Gazette reported that five members of Baldwin have transferred to Sovereign Rarities. Sovereign Rarities is the new numismatic dealership of Ian Goldbart, who sold Noble Investments, owner of Baldwin, to the Stanley Gibbons Group in 2013.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a Hellenistic kingdom ...
Sting Nets Arrests in Dealer Vehicle Burglaries
The Numismatic Crime Center played a central role in arresting vehicle burglars who had stolen coins from various coin dealers. Evaluating similarities between registered offenses combined with numismatic knowledge was of great help to the police.
Dark Athena: A Novel Paperback
Noted numismatist, Arthur Houghton, has published his latest book. Drawn from Houghton's varied background in the State Department, his work as curator at The Getty Museum, and his abiding interest in provenance and antiquities, the author introduces us to his first novel.
Winners of the contest “Coin Constellation – 2016”
The winners of the 10th anniversary commemorative coins contest “Coin Constellation – 2016” were announced on 22 September 2016. Read the complete list of winners in 9 different categories.
Changes in the staff of Giesecke & Devrient
Wolfram Seidemann will follow Ralf Wintergerst as manager of the Banknote business unit at Giesecke & Devrient. Ralf Wintergerst will become the new CEO of Giesecke & Devrient.