U.S. Sales Boom at MA-Shops Numismatic Marketplace
Numismatic marketplace MA-Shops has recorded triple-digit growth in its coin sales in the US over the last five years. The Founder and CEO of MA-Shops explains how this was possible.
Beth Deisher Receives the 2022 Q. David Bowers Award
In 2022, the Central States Numismatic Society honors Beth Deisher with the annual Q. David Bowers Award. The numismatic journalist was chosen for her lifetime achievements in the field of numismatics.
Mint Directors Forum Online
After two years of Covid-19 the Mint Directors Conference will hold an online forum to explore the impact the pandemic has had on the circulating coin and numismatic business as well as precious metal coin demand. Find the programme and details here.
How to Help Ukrainians By Buying Collectibles
There are many projects to help Ukrainians in this difficult time. Some of them raise funds through special collectible issues. We present two of them, a banknote from the Czech Republic and a medal by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame.
Princeton University Library Acquires Theodotou Collection
Princeton University Library nearly tripled its Byzantine coin collection by acquiring 11,256 Byzantine coins from the estate of Dr. Chris B. Theodotou. Princeton say they now have the largest Byzantine coin collection in the world.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG offers in their Feature Auction 120 a selection of 1,316 lots. Especially strong are the sections Greek masterpieces, Roman gold coins, and English hammered silver with many highlights.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in… Alexandria?
Nomos AG
Obolos 22 realized some remarkable hammer prices for interesting ancient coins. Alan Walker discusses some of the notable results.
Stephen Album Rare Coins
Internet Auction 15 by Stephen Album surpassed all expectations, with total prices realized of $112,500 on a middle estimate of $51,000. The success was helped greatly by the Joe Sedillot Collection.
Dagmar Tietjen (1946-2022)
On 13 April 2022, Dagmar Tietjen, the heart and soul of Hamburg-based coin dealership Tietjen + Co., suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. Ursula Kampmann remembers her.