Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ CNG Feature Auction 126 ⸱ 28-29 May 2024 ⸱ Online

CNG presents their Feature Auction 126. This sale offers 1286 lots from ancient times to British coinage with a presale estimate of just over $2.5 million.

Background: Kremnica. Photo: Lukkon / CC BY-SA 4.0.

The First Years of Czechoslovak Coinage

SINCONA will auction off an impressive collection of Czechoslovak patterns. The offer includes a pattern for the Wenceslas Ducat of which only two specimens exist. Moreover, the sale features the very specimen of the Wenceslas Ducat that President Mazaryk gave to the family of the murdered Finance Minister Rašín.

Professor Rory Naismith holding a Byzantine silver coin in the Fitzwilliam Museum. Photo: Adam Page.

Where Did Silver Come from in Early Medieval Europe?

In the mid-7th century, a veritable silver coin boom set off in the North Sea Region. So far, the question of where the silver for the coins came from was up for speculation. A new study provides concrete results.

The exhibit Freedom Will Be Ours: Medals and Money in Black America, presented at the Washington University’s Olin Library. Photo: Leonard Augsburger.

Washington University Presents Seven Numismatic Exhibits

Washington University’s Olin Library announces seven numismatic exhibits that are now open to the public and will run through July 7, 2024. The library features such exhibits on a rotating basis, with recent installations covering the history of play money, World War II internment camp issues, and other subjects. In addition to exhibits, the library’s numismatic mission includes the administration of the Newman Numismatic Portal.

The two new publications were financially supported by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

Two New Books on Ancient Numismatics in Poland

Book news from Poland: In the last months, two significant books on Roman numismatics were published with an English translation. Adam Degler and Kyrylo Myzgin tell us more about their works.

Join the First International Numismatic Alliance Conference!

The first edition of the International Numismatic Alliance Conference (INAC) will be held on May 26th. This free and open for everyone online event wants to offer a new unique opportunity for everyone to delve into the fascinating world of numismatics.

SINCONA AG

SINCONA AG ⸱ Auctions 88-91 ⸱ 13-15 May 2024 ⸱ Zurich

With more than 3,000 lots and an estimate of almost 6.6 million Swiss francs, the SINCONA spring auctions offer an exciting potpourri of high-quality world coins and medals. Highlights include part 2 of the Kian Collection (Persia) and part 1 of the Bürki Collection with Swiss coins.

Atlas Numismatics

Atlas Numismatics ⸱ April 2024 Fixed Price List ⸱ 2 May 2024 ⸱ Online

Atlas Numismatics has updated their inventory with 234 new high-quality coins, medals and tokens at fixed prices.

Astarte S.A.

Astarte S.A. ⸱ Web Auction 5 ⸱ 12 May 2024 ⸱ Online

The upcoming Web Auction by Astarte in Lugano includes 275 lots of mainly ancient Greek coins, but also includes interesting Roman and modern pieces.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. ⸱ Auctions 437-438 ⸱ 24-26 April 2024 ⸱ Frankfurt

The Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. spring auctions 437/438 were a big success. The Hoesch Collection – Hunting and Animals exceeded its estimate by 80%, achieving a total hammer price of over 1.8 million euros with 687 lots.