The 8th International Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage
The popular biennial series of one-day symposia in Early Medieval Coinage will recommence following lockdown on 22nd October 2022 in Cambridge. To learn if it is for you, check out the programme here.
These Are the Designs for the 2023 American Women Quarters Program
The United States Mint has announced the designs for the second year of the American Women Quarters Program. Here you will see who are the women to be honored in 2023.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in times of rising prices …
Leu Numismatik AG, CH-Zurich
The Leu Web Auction 22 was something special, because for the first time the focus of a Leu auction was on the Middle Ages and modern times instead of antiquity. The collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg, built up over decades, achieved an outstanding result.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, USA-Costa Mesa
The finest of three known Proof 1825/4/1 Capped Head Left half eagles set a new record as the most valuable pre-1834 Proof United States gold coin ever sold at auction.
Bonhams Closed Its Numismatic Department
The British auction house Bonhams closed its coin department. Behind this is the company’s strategy to use its network of acquired auction houses as efficiently as possible. After all, Bonhams has by no means turned its back on numismatics all together.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 523 features 853 lots, among them selections from the D.K. Collection a run of medieval and early modern Irish issues as well as numismatic literature.
Gate Tokens: Relics of Nuremberg’s History
Only on rare occasions can we link a numismatic object to a specific person. Regarding Nuremberg gate tokens, this is possible. We know whose hands touched them. Three of these tokens are on offer at Künker’s Fall Auction Sales. We tell their story.
Heritage Auctions
A rare Japanese gold pattern tops Heritage’s 2022 August Signature® Auction at $564,000 followed by more impressive results.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the Caucasus Mountains…