Fun at the FUN
FUN is short for Florida United Numismatists. With 620 exhibitors, it is said to be the largest coin show for dealers in the US. An XXXL event, so to speak. Ursula Kampmann visited the show.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries: Visiting the Numismatic Club House
Stack’s Bowers Galleries are proud to be the oldest US auction house for outstanding coins. Its New York address was long known as “The Numismatic Club House on 57th Street”. Ursula Kampmann visited the new club house on Park Avenue.
NCBA Names New Chairman and Officers
The National Coin and Bullion Association confirmed its new officers during its recent board meeting during the FUN Convention. The new NCBA chairman is Patrick Ian Perez of Greysheet.
David W. Lange (1958–2023)
David Lange was one of the world’s leading experts on US coins and author of numerous books on this subject. For over 25 years he had been a Research Director at NGC. He passed away on January 16, 2023.
Symposium on Alexandria’s Roman Imperial Coinage
The Circolo Numismatico Ticinese will hold an international symposium dedicated to Alexandria’s Roman Imperial coinage in Lugano in 2024. The organizing committee is formed by eminent experts.
These Are the COTY Winners 2023
The category winners of the COTY 2023 have been announced. More than one award went to Canada, Austria, and Ukraine respectively. Read on to learn about the category winners!
Theft at the 2023 NYINC
Despite strict security measures and alert security guards, the booth of a dealer was robbed at the New York International Numismatic Convention in January 2023. Here you can find a list of the stolen items.
How Was the U.S. Rare Coin Market in 2022? Roaring!
The market for rare United States coins enjoyed a banner year in 2022 with many hundreds of price records says an analysis by CDN Publishing. Read the details - and some thoughts of what to expect from 2023.
Dr Elina Screen New President of the British Numismatic Society
In 2022, Dr Kevin Clancy ended his term as president of the British Numismatic Society, and Dr Elina Screen, the society’s new president, took up office. She is the first woman in this position.
Kelvin Cheung Joins Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Hong Kong Office
Kelvin Cheung, one of the foremost experts in world paper money and Asian coins, will join Stack’s Bowers’ leading team of numismatic specialists beginning in February 2023.