Einer der Höhepunkte von Künker Auktion 395 ist eine spektakuläre Goldmedaille zu 110 Dukaten, die aus dem persönlichen Besitz von Fürst Ferdinand I. von Bulgarien stammt. Diese Medaille führt uns mitten hinein in eine Zeit, in der Bulgarien seine Wirtschaft modernisierte. Der Fürst packte dabei tatkräftig mit an. Und die Eisenbahn spielte dabei eine zentrale Rolle.

Bulgaria, Prince Ferdinand I and the Railroad

One of the highlights of Künker’s auction 395 is a spectacular gold medal with a weight of 110 ductats. It was the personal property of Prince Ferdinand I. of Bulgaria. This medal takes us back into a period when Bulgaria modernized its economy. And the railroad system played a major role in this.

Nomisma Aste Verona

Nomisma Aste Verona ⸱ Auction 4 – From ASSAB to AFIS ⸱ 12 November 2023⸱ Verona

In auction 4, Nomisma Aste in Verona presents a collection that retraces the Italian presence abroad through coins and banknotes: Eritrea, Somalia, China, Albania and other territories that were occupied by or connected to Italy.

The so-called Madara Rider is to be depicted on Bulgaria’s cent coins. Photo: Octopus / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Bulgaria and the Euro: the Current Situation

The plan was for Bulgaria to become a member of the eurozone by January 2024. However, this timeline will not be met. Find out more about the state of negotiations and the motifs that will be depicted on future Bulgarian euro coins.

Visit the new Coin Resource Center!

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Launches Coin Resource Center

Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced the launch of their Coin Resource Center. The new website is a detailed reference guide for all U.S. coins with historical backgrounds of each U.S. Mint and insightful Collector Guides.

The new High-Security Hologram prevents you from buying counterfeiters.

NGC introduces New High-Security Hologram with QR Codes

NGC is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its efforts to combat counterfeiting of certifications. Among the hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate or tamper with the NGC holder.

Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton, Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. Sixth edition, volume II. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta / GA, 2023.320 pp. 16 x 22.86 cm. ISBN 978-0794850111. $39.95.

Cherrypickers’ Guide Sellout as a Sign of Strength for the Die-Variety Market?

A new edition of Cherrypickers’ Guide successfully debuted at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker explains the success of the new Cherrpickers’ Guide with a growing interest in die varieties. Some of his observations on the die-variety market.

Rapp Auctions

Rapp ⸱ Rapp Auction 2023 ⸱ 15 November 2023 ⸱ Wil

As part of the auction house’s big auction week, on November 15 Rapp will once again be selling coins, medals, banknotes, medals and interesting sports memorabilia. In total, more than 420 auction lots are on offer in this section.

Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 549 ⸱ 1 November 2023 ⸱ Online

CNG’s Electronic Auction 549 includes 1081 lots. The sale features selections from the Aleph, CJR, Don T. Hayes, Michael Slavin, James Fox, and Kings Collections.

Stephen Album Rare Coins

Stephen Album Rare Coins ⸱ Auction 47 ⸱ 14-17 September 2023 ⸱ Santa Rosa

Stephen Album’s Auction 47 realized $2.32 million on an estimate of $1.7 million. The sell-through rate was 93%. View a few highlights from the auction!

Nomos AG

Nomos AG ⸱ Nomos 29 ⸱ 5 November 2023 ⸱ Zürich

Nomos Auction 29 contains the second part of the “Collection sans Pareille.” Alan Walker presents on some of his favorite pieces.