The 1st One-Stop Guide to the World’s Circulating Coins
The Directory of Circulating Coins, compiled by the publishers of Currency News, is the first and only reference book of its kind to focus specifically on current coins in circulation around the world. It is based on source data provided by coin collector and numismatist Pabitra Saha.
François de Callatay on the beauty of Greek coins
During the Brussels Ancient Art Fair 2013 Belgian expert on Greek coins François de Callatay gave a lecture on the beauty of Greek coins which is now available online. In this stimulating lecture he asked why to virtually all numismatists these coins are the most beautiful ever made.
Italy commemorates Foundation of the Italian National Olympic Committee
100 years ago, in 1914, the Italian National Olympic Committee was founded. It is responsible for the development and management of sports activity in Italy. On that occasion the Italian Mint issues a 10 euro silver coin.
Hungarian commemorative coin honours composer Béni Egressy
Marking the 200th anniversary of Béni Egressy’s birthday, the National Bank of Hungary is issuing a commemorative coin in silver and non-ferrous metal. The front of the coin shows the notes to the first line of the Szózat, “Hazádnak rendületlenül”, while the back bears a portrait of Egressy.
Taya Pobjoy presents coin to Pope Francis
On 26th March Taya Pobjoy, Managing Director of Pobjoy Mint, visited the Vatican City and presented a coin to His Holiness Pope Francis celebrating his accession. The coin was issued by the Central Bank of the Seychelles and produced by Pobjoy Mint.
Sicily in Full Bloom Part 4
In the fourth part of our journey through blossoming Sicily we experience a country full of contradictions. The shrine of the Venus of Eryx on top of Mount Erice will lead us to lofty heights while the valley is in mourning during the Misteri di Trapani, the famous passion procession in the eponymous city.
Classical Numismatic Group
Classical Numismatic Groups Electronic Auction 328 will offer 774 lots closing on June 11, 2014. This sale features final selections from the Dr. Kelly J. Krizan and Demetrios Armounta Collections, offering coins from the Greek to Roman periods.
Agora Auctions
Agora Auctions’ 11th Sale is now live and begins to close Tuesday, June 10, 2014 starting at 12:00 noon EST with lots closing every 30 seconds. This sale features a rare tetradrachm of Alexander the Great from the Cabyle mint. The sales now run every two weeks.
Morton & Eden, GB-London
On June 10 and 11, 2014 London-based auction house Morton & Eden offered coins and medals in a general sale. The sale totalled £1,056,838 (including 20% BP) and 93% of the lots were sold by value. The top lot was a Naxos tetradrachm, sold for £74,400.
Morton & Eden, GB-London
A surprise package of choice Russian material has been discovered amongst a very large group of mostly worn common coins sent to Morton & Eden for valuation. PCGS graded 39 of the coins with MS64 and higher. The items will be auctioned on June 10, 2014.