When Will France’s New Motif Be Depicted on 1 Euro Coins?
France has given its circulation coins a new look: after 20 years, a completely new motif is to replace the tree on 2 euro coins. On 1 euro coins not yet, though.
Legacy of the Pharaohs: Commemorating Tutankhamun’s Tomb on Coins
100 years ago, one of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries was made: the tomb of Tutankhamun. CIT celebrates this anniversary with several coins featuring something that has never been seen on a coin.
60th Anniversary of the British Antarctic Territory
Pobjoy mint commemorates the 60th anniversary of the British Antarctic Territory with a £2 coin.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at an imperial audience on the granting of funds to the historians’ guild…
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
Ancient coins and German coins after 1871 are the main focus of the 12th e-auction of Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. Bidders will find Sasanian coins from the collection of the art historian and orientalist Dr Kurt Erdmann (1901-1964).
Muriel Eymery (1966-2022)
New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo: Muriel Eymery was one of the true cosmopolitans of our profession. Now, the joyful Frenchwoman who spoke such wonderful English has succumbed to cancer.
Why the Munich Marienplatz Is Called Marienplatz
Our cities have evolved through history, and every architectural detail is connected to this history. We explain why the Munich Schrannenplatz (Grain Market Square) was renamed Marienplatz (Mary’s Square), using coins that will be on offer at Künker’s 2022 January Auction Sales as illustrations.
Künker
On 1 and 2 February 2022, Künker will hold its auction 360 as an eLive Premium Auction. It contains German coins and medals of top quality – with estimates from the two- to the four-digit range.
$212 Million Turnover at Stack’s Bowers Galleries in Record Year 2021
For coin dealers, 2021 was a booming year. Stack’s Bower Galleries give an overview of this year that saw as a highlight the famous 1822 Half Eagle being sold for breath-taking $8,400,000. What can we expect from the auction house in 2022? Read it here.
Archaeological Museum Displays Lisbon’s History Lavishly
Atelier Brückner completely redesigned Lisbon’s Archaeological Museum. In the new presentation visitors can immerge into 2,500 years of history of this city from the first Punic settlement until the devastating earthquake of 1755. A truly immersive experience!