Liechtenstein 1924: Moving From the Krone to the Franc
In 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein turned its back on the Austrian krone and adopted Switzerland’s national currency, somewhat clandestinely at first and then officially. A fairytale story of stubborn popular will.
Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany
About 1,200 ancient coins and 950 coins and medals from the Middle Ages and modern times are on offer in Gorny & Mosch’s upcoming auction sales on 7 and 9 March 2022.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Long Beach (CA)
A 1795 Eagle, Morgan Dollars, a Pine Tree Shilling and a “Muled” Lincoln Cent are all among the highlights of the upcoming Heritage Long Beach Expo Auction.
Cayón Subastas
The extraordinary auction of Cayón Subastas on 27th January 2022 featuring Spanish coins exceeded all expectations. 99% of the 785 lots were sold and the auction almost had an increment of 70% from the starting prices.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rosa (CA)
Steve Album’s Auction 42 closed with a sell-through rate of 97.4% and $2.63 million in prices realized. Several collections achieved remarkable prices.
Künker, D-Osnabrück
Künker’s Spring Auction Sales will be divided into two parts. There are so many important private collections on offer that one week simply isn’t enough. The Salton and Köhlmoos Collections as well as a special collection with Welf coinage dominate the first week.
ANS Created Chair of Roman Numismatics in Honor of Andrew M. Burnett
The American Numismatic Society has established the Andrew M. Burnett Chair of Roman Numismatics. The chair curator will oversee the continuing development of ANS online resources.
The Winners of the 2022 Shekel Prize Announced
The American Israel Numismatic Association has announced the winners for the 2022 Shekel Prize for books on biblical coins. Find out more about the two winners and their prize-winning books here.
How Marcel Duchamp Financed His Roulette Passion
The highest Scripophily auction sale in 2020 was a spectacular 500 Francs bond issued and designed by artist Marcel Duchamp to finance his passion of roulette. Scripophily expert Franky Leeuwerck reveals this intriguing story.
These 2 Euro Commemorative Coins from Luxembourg Are Perfect Starters
Luxembourg’s commemorative coins tend to scare off collectors due to their high prices on online marketplaces. But some low-budget items have actual potential! Our author numiscontrol explains what pieces you should buy right now.