John Mussell with Carol Hartmann. Photo: UK.

John Mussell 1942-2023

The founder of Token Publishing Ltd. died after a short illness at the age of 81. He made many friends in the numismatic world over the years. His wife Carol and his son Philip will carry on his legacy.

There is no evidence that proves that the illicit trade in antiquities is the third largest in the world. That is the finding of a new study by Donna Yates and Neil Brodie.

Researchers Analyse the Myth About the Massive Illicit Trade in Antiquities

An extensive new study shows that the scale of the illicit trade in antiquities is much smaller than activists claim. The study demonstrates how these false numbers came about, and how we actually should deal with the problem of the illicit trade in antiquities.

Many researchers were interested in the topic of the workshop. Photo: Alaa Aldin Al Chomari.

Provenanced Coin Finds Versus Rarities – The Importance of Coin Finds for Historical Statistics

Reporting coin finds is essential for the study of coinage. A Workshop in Jordan discussed the importance of coin finds for historical statistics and the experience of a group of Syrian archaeologists who turned to one of the most important groups of coin finders: children.

Even 2,500 years ago, the story of Pegasus fascinated people so much that they depicted him on coins. Background: Dorota Kudyba via Pixabay.

Pobjoy’s Pegasus is Back With Charles III

The celebrated motif of Pegasus reappears in its 6th edition for Pobjoy’s reverse frosted silver coin. The new edition carries an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III produced exclusively by Pobjoy Mint.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Stack’s Bowers Galleries ⸱ August 2023 Global Showcase Auction ⸱ 16 August 2023 ⸱ Costa Mesa

Stack’s August 2023 Global Showcase Auction realized $43,402,487 across 25 sessions of United States and World numismatic material. The United States offerings were anchored by more than a dozen named collections.

Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 547 ⸱ 4 October 2023 ⸱ Online

CNG’s Electronic Auction 547 includes 1486 lots. The sale features selections from the CJR, James Fox, and Libertas Collections. Groups of ancient lead weights, Irish gunmoney, and British copper tokens are also available.

The NumisPlace

The Autumn 23 Special Release from The NumisPlace features a selection of high-quality coins and medals from a variety of dealers.

The Augustean Denarius Find From Brohl-Lützing Offered at Auction

In the current auction of Solidus, the treasure find of Brohl-Lützing is on offer. The hoard of 18 denarii contains rare coinage from Pompeius to Augustus and thus takes us right into the highly exciting era of the Roman civil wars.

Künker

Künker ⸱ Auction 393 ⸱ 27-28 September 2023 ⸱ Osnabrück

We haven’t seen a comparable collection of Dutch coins on the market for almost half a century! On 27 and 28 September 2023, Künker – in collaboration with Laurens Schulman B.V. – will be auctioning the first part of this collection: 1,189 lots with a total estimate of more than 2 million euros.

Éditions Victor Gadoury

Éditions Victor Gadoury ⸱ Monaco 2023 Auction ⸱ 14 October 2023 ⸱ Monaco

Gadoury will hold its big auction sale on 14 October 2023. A special focus is on ancient coins, France, Italy and the USA. But even if your collecting interests lie elsewhere, do not miss out on studying this catalogue – it contains rarities from many countries across the globe.