A Penny Black affixed to a Mulready envelope is among the most valuable items in Philately ever offered at auction. The earliest posted envelope using a prepaid stamp, dating to 1840, will be sold at Sotheby’s with an estimate of $1.5–2.5 million.
Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 555 ⸱ 7 February 2024 ⸱ Online
CNG’s Electronic Auction 555 includes 1197 lots. The sale is headlined by Renaissance coins of Naples from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection and ancient coins from the Wayne Scheible Collection.
Heritage Auctions ⸱ NYINC Signature Auction ⸱ 16-18 January 2024 ⸱ New York
Heritages 2024 NYINC Auction brought nearly $16 million with impressive results.
Kolbe & Fanning ⸱ Sale 169 ⸱ 17 February 2024 ⸱ Online
It is maybe the finest privately owned library on ancient Greek coins in existence: the famous BCD Library. Now, the library will be sold in several auctions at Kolbe & Fanning. The first sale focuses on published collections, general works, periodicals, and landmark publications.
The 52nd New York International Numismatic Convention was held from 12 to 14 January at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel. All the “sold” signs on the dealers’ tables clearly show that classical numismatics is still in high demand.
In the Livorno region, a hoard of 175 Roman Republican denarii of remarkable quality was found in 2021. The existence of the treasure was kept secret until an exhibition displayed the pieces in 2023.
The organizers of the 11th Hong Kong International Numismatic Fair (HKINF) are grateful for the positive feedback they received for the event. The date of the next HKINF has now been announced. Tables are still available.
With its new “Rhone glacier” coin, Swissmint pays tribute to the approximately 10-kilometer-long ice field that has been a popular tourist attraction in Switzerland since the 19th century. This coin marks the end of the “Swiss Glaciers” series.
With the acquisition of Reischauer GmbH, the Heimerle + Meule Group is expanding its already strong position in the European precious metals market. In the previous year, Heimerle + Meule was already able to substantially enlarge its expertise in precious metal coins and medals by acquiring a majority stake in the Commonwealth Mint.
