Millon & Associés, F-Paris
At the first European auction devoted primarily to PCGS-certified coins, the combined prices realized were remarkable 90.5 percent higher than the pre-sale estimates. The auction was conducted by the prominent French antiques and collectibles auction house Millon & Associés at gallery VV, Drouot in Paris on May 31, 2011...
The Great Comet of 1811 and “A man of many battles”
Tenth annual coin issues of the Sovereign Nation of the Shawnee Tribe commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Great Comet of 1811 and Chief Kish-kallo-wa...
A treasure find on paper and its legal bedlam
French claims for gold coins from the time of the barrack emperors originating from the so-called hoard of Lava have feet of clay. Please find here a recent verdict, which was delivered by the administrative court of Osnabrück.
Roman Piggybank underneath modern barracks
During an archaeological routine research connected with a reconstruction project 1.247 extremely nice preserved antoniniani were found in a pot at British Colchester...
„A Bell for Ursli“ in Gold
On May 26, 2011 the Swissmint issues the gold coin “A Bell for Ursli”. This is a numismatic appreciation of the famous and taking figure of Schellenursli invented by the Swiss designer and artist Alois Carigiet and the author Selina Chönz...
The Dead Sea. Commemorating the 63rd Anniversary of the State of Israel
In 2011 the 63rd annual issue of a coin commemorating the Anniversary of the State of Israel features the Dead Sea. A gold proof quality is available as well as two issues in silver...
Strike It Rich With Pocket Change in 3rd Edition
Can You Spot the Errors in Everyday Coins? This book is a clear and simple guide to prepare any collector or treasure hunter to spot rare coins the average consumer normally would never notice...
Cochin-China – an almost forgotten episode of French history
On June 22, 2011, a big collection of French coins will be auctioned off at Künker’s including a rare pattern, which was produced in Paris for the French colony Cochin-China. What’s the story behind? And where is Cochin-China located anyway?
New Exhibition of the ANS at the Fed: Coins of the Holy Land
A new exhibition, organized by the American Numismatic Society in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, illustrates the economic and religious aspects of the coins of the Near East...
ANA Seeking Numismatic Theatre Proposals for Chicago World’s Fair of Money
American Numismatic Association members are encouraged to share their creativity and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the 2011 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money SM...