Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at a reading in Rome…
Heritage Auctions
More than 2,100 bidders and all lots sold: Heritage Auctions’ US Coins Signature Auction was a clear success. A spectacular 1879 Flowing Hair stella drew nearly four dozen bids before selling for $264,000.
A Festival for St Wenceslas
St Wenceslas is the central motif on Czechoslovak commemorative coins. And there is a good reason for it: in 1929, 750,000 believers celebrated the 1000th anniversary of his death. A coin series issued between 1923 and 1936 – on offer at Künker on 26 January 2022 – demonstrates how important St Wenceslas was for young Czechoslovakia.
How a Byzantine Earring Came to Denmark’s Vikings
A Byzantine gold earring of exceptional quality was found in Denmark in late 2021. Researchers believe it was a gift of the Byzantine emperor himself. You can admire it in the special exhibition “The Raid” in the National Museum of Denmark.
Dr Efrem Marcel Pegan – Researcher and Antiquarian
On 16th January 2022, Dr Efrem Marcel Pegan will celebrate his 90th birthday. Many will remember his famous Munich Numismatic Antiquarian Bookshop. Matthias Barth remembers this man who has lived his passion for numismatics and numismatic books.
These Are the COTY Category Winners in 2022
It's done: the COTY Category Winners 2020 were chosen. Find the complete list of winners here!
The Patron Saint of Portugal and Brazil in Numismatics
António Miguel Trigueiros has published a book on how the Patron Saint of Portugal was commemorated on coins, medals and decorations in Portugal and Brazil. The story starts with a revolutionary coin engraved in Paris.
Islamic Numismatist Stephen Lloyd Joins CNG
Stephen Lloyd, one of the world’s foremost experts in Islamic numismatics, has joined Classical Numismatic Group LLC and will spearhead a new series of dedicated Islamic auctions for the firm.
A Dinosaur Mints The World’s First Coin of 2022
On every 1st January of a year the Royal Australian Mint holds its famous First Coin of the Year event. In 2022 the first coin was minted by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Australia’s most famous dinosaur from the children’s music group The Wiggles.
Johann Berner Is CIT’s New CEO
Since 1 January 2022 CIT has a new CEO: Johann Berner. Former CEO Heimo Steriti has retired from this role but has not left entirely the company.