PCGS Milestone: 25 Million Coins Certified Worldwide
A historic gold coin from Japan has the distinction of being the 25 millionth coin authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service, underscoring the growing appreciation worldwide for expert certification by PCGS.
Two books on the Brussels Hoard of 1908
London-based Auction house Baldwin’s has offered 101 of the rarest Henry III Pennies from the Brussels Hoard, a finding linked by its intriguing history to the auction house itself as two books now available from Baldwin’s explain.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the Queen’s residence ...
Basel displays objects from desert town Petra
Until March 17, 2013 the Antikenmuseum Basel displays an exhibition about Petra, capital of the Nabataeans in the Jordanian desert. Nabataean art and many events take the visitors into a remote world.
Baldwin to sue sheikh Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Thani
Bidding until one owns the most beautiful pieces of the sale and no need to consider what they might cost? This collectors’ dream has turned out a nightmare for the New York Sale organisers. Sheikh Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Thani owes them 12.2 million pounds for coins from the Prospero Collection.
Czech Platinum medal St Wenceslas Cathedral
The Czech Mint has issued a platinum medal featuring St Wenceslas Cathedral in Olomouc. The medal commemorates a building that illustrates virtually the country’s whole history of art, and is limited to only 50 pieces. It is the fourth medal of the series ‘Notable Buildings.’
Quadrennial award of Royal Belgian Numismatic Society
The Royal Belgian Numismatic Society has been granting an award every four years since 1981. Authors of numismatic works in the largest sense possible may submit papers until October 1, 2013. Read the complete conditions here.
‘Better to be safe than sorry’
After becoming victim of a theft Jeff Garrett, former president of the US Professional Numismatists Guild, shares his experience with us in order to give some advice and describe what it means when they smash your show cases and steal your valuable coins.
Baldwin’s launches auctioneers’ association with other UK firms
Nineteen UK firms have launched The Association of Accredited Auctioneers (Triple-A) to bring trust and professionalism to the international art market forging at the same time commercial links with Asia’s only on-line live bidding portal www.epailive.com.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the seabed ...