The Monetary History of Bern in the Middle Ages
After decades of research, a part of the much-anticipated monetary history of Bern, written by Hans-Ulrich Geiger, has now been released. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at it.
Stack’s Bowers and Sotheby’s present jointly the D. Brent Pogue Collection
Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s will jointly present a series of numismatic auctions at Sotheby’s global headquarters in New York City. The first of these auctions will take place May 19-20, 2015, highlighted by Part I of the D. Brent Pogue Collection.
Lithuania issued the last Litas Collector Coin before adopting Euro
A 50 litas silver commemorative coin was issued on December 16, 2014. This was the very last litas coin as Lithuania adopted the euro from the 1st of January, 2015.
The three wise Monkeys
Everybody knows the symbol representing an Asian proverb: the three wise monkeys, covering their eyes, ears and mouth respectively. A coin from Tanzania invites collectors to ponder on the wisdom contained in this pictorial maxim.
Will IS terrorists challenge our economic system?
Another coup of the Islamistic movement IS did not involve rockets or guns but a PR campaign: Muslims shall return to the gold standard. Should they succeed, the implemented consequences would be enormous.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
On January 15-16, 2015, Stephen Album Rare Coins presented their 21th Auction in Santa Rosa, California. The auction realized a total of $1,377,888 on a $738,390 estimate. The sell through rate was 79% for the 2,126 lots.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
On January 15-16, 2015, Stephen Album Rare Coins will present their 21th Auction in Santa Rosa, California. The auction includes Ancient, Islamic, Chinese, Indian, World Coins, and Numismatic Literature comprising 2,126 lots.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s Electronic Auction 342 will be closing on 14 January 2015. Offering 1059 lots the sale features Greek coins from several important collections, Roman and Byzantine coins. The sale concludes with an array of issues from the modern world.
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd., USA-New York
On January 11, 2015 Harlan J. Berk Ltd. will conduct the Gemini XII auction sale which will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in association with the New York International Coin Fair. The auction has a total of 537 lots and is comprised of ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and world coins and world paper money.
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers, USA-New York
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers will conduct a public auction of important numismatic books on January 10, 2015 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The auction will be held in conjunction with the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC).