People and markets
The Coins of Gaza in Roman Times
Yoav Farhi has published the sixth volume of the *Corpus Nummorum Palaestinensium* by the Israel Numismatic Society. It is dedicated to the Roman coinage of Gaza and serves as a new standard reference work that is a must-have for anyone wishing to expertly identify coins from this city.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Austrian Coin Office and the Daffodil Festival in Bad Aussee
Traditional costume is an integral part of Austrian identity. So are traditional costume festivals. How fitting, then, that the Austrian Mint was a participant in the Aussee Daffodil Festival under the motto “gschneizt und kampelt.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors
Don’t think that only collectors behave badly. Many of you, dear readers, have written to me about what dealers could improve in their conduct. Together, we’ll establish rules for what constitutes good behavior for a dealer at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Reenactment as a Tool for Numismatic Education: On the Death of Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people. A role model for numismatic education!
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors
Don’t think that only collectors behave badly. Many of you, dear readers, have written to me about what dealers could improve in their conduct. Together, we’ll establish rules for what constitutes good behavior for a dealer at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Reenactment as a Tool for Numismatic Education: On the Death of Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people. A role model for numismatic education!
read more at our partner SIXBID
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Was Anarevito a Slave Trader?
Until recently, the name Anarevito was completely unknown. It first appeared in 2010 on a coin struck shortly after the birth of Christ. Now the name has surfaced on another coin, which is for sale. Chris Rudd discusses this ruler, his coins, and his connection to the slave trade.
The French Marianne I: Marianne as a Representative of the French People – Part 2
Marianne represents France as a female national allegory. Gabriele Sturm explores how she is depicted on French coins. Part 2 deals with the period of the 4th and 5th Republics, taking us to the present.
The Eve of the Battle of Philippi: An Aureus Featuring the Portrait of Brutus
On 9 December 2024, Numismatica Genevensis will be auctioning an extremely rare aureus featuring a portrait of Brutus. The coin, estimated at CHF 750,000, was minted to pay the soldiers who fought for Brutus in the final battle at Philippi.
Why Neuchâtel Is Not Part of France Today
It was a close call – Louis XIV would certainly have swallowed up Neuchâtel in today’s Switzerland if it had not been for Marie de Nemours’ fierce insistence on her rights. We explain the political situation and introduce you to the princess and her coinage. All the pieces shown come from the Bürki Collection and will be on offer in SINCONA’s Auction 95 on 24 October 2024.
On the road
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
After the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), France paid Germany 5 billion francs—but what became of it, and how did it shape German power? A visit to Spandau Fortress.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
World Money Fair Berlin
29 – 31 January, 2026
Coinex, London
26 – 27 September, 2025
Who is who
Fun
Franklin’s World:
Good to know
Selling coins and the age-old question: How do I get the most for my coins?
Consigning items for auction requires choosing the right auction house—one that gives the collection proper attention and reaches the right buyers. Commission is often a secondary consideration.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What is provenance?
Provenance: This term plays a decisive role in the coin trade today. Provenances are worth their weight in gold. The same antique coin with a proper provenance can cost several times more than it would without provenance. So what is provenance?
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Coins of Gaza in Roman Times
Yoav Farhi has published the sixth volume of the *Corpus Nummorum Palaestinensium* by the Israel Numismatic Society. It is dedicated to the Roman coinage of Gaza and serves as a new standard reference work that is a must-have for anyone wishing to expertly identify coins from this city.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Austrian Coin Office and the Daffodil Festival in Bad Aussee
Traditional costume is an integral part of Austrian identity. So are traditional costume festivals. How fitting, then, that the Austrian Mint was a participant in the Aussee Daffodil Festival under the motto “gschneizt und kampelt.”
read more at our partner SIXBID