Double Beginner’s Luck: Man Wins Metal Detector and Finds Hundreds of Coins

A Dorset man was lucky enough to experience two windfalls this spring. First he won an expensive metal detector in a prize draw, then – just a short time later – he made a valuable find with it.

Training Exercise for Cultural Heritage Response Unit

The German Archaeological Institute (DAI), in cooperation with the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), is building an emergency response unit to provide rapid assistance in the event of disasters around the world. In a fictious earthquake scenario, experts were recently trained in how to protect and preserve cultural heritage.

Numismatics for the Ears: The Royal Mint Museum Explores Britain’s Seafaring History in New Podcast

The Royal Mint Museum has launched its first-ever podcast series, called “Coins and the Sea.” The podcast is part of a wider project, which includes a temporary exhibition at The Royal Mint Experience.

The New and Advanced Coin Yearbook 2025

The new 2025 edition of the Coin Yearbook is fully revised and updated. It features accurate up-to-the-minute pricing of English, Scottish, Irish and Isle of Man coins and many more features.

Switzerland is “Guest of Honor” at the World Money Fair 2025

Next year, Switzerland will be the guest country at the World Money Fair. The Federal Mint Swissmint has a very special highlight in store for the fair: it will be presenting the 100-franc Gold Vreneli anniversary coin to the world for the first time.

SINCONA AG

SINCONA AG ⸱ Auctions 92-95 ⸱ 21-24 October 2024 ⸱ Zurich

Once again, SINCONA’s October Auctions will be held over four days. And once again, friends of world numismatics can look forward to delving into four catalogues presenting the material. A total of 3438 lots with an estimate of 5.7 million Swiss Francs await the collectors and are sure to spark interesting and exciting bidding battles.

Künker

Künker ⸱ Auction 415 ⸱ 28 October 2024 ⸱ Osnabrück

On 28 October 2024, Künker will hold its auction of orders and decorations, presenting objects of utmost historical value. The offer includes, for example, items from the estates of Alexander Eugen of Württemberg and Carl Theodor in Bavaria, the younger brother of Empress Sisi. You will not only find phaleristic rarities, but also outstanding medals and coins from their possessions.

Künker

Künker ⸱ Auction 416 ⸱ 29-30 October 2024 ⸱ Osnabrück

Künker’s auction 416 presents exquisite coins from the ancient world. Highlights are the Druckrey Collection of Greek coins, a Brutus aureus, as well as the collection of Clémentine d’Orléans, daughter of Citizen King Louis Philippe and mother of Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria.

Künker

Künker ⸱ eLive Premium Auktion 417 ⸱ 31 October 2024 ⸱ Online

Künker’s auction 417, taking place on 31 October 2024 as an eLive Premium Auction, is dedicated to the general collection Roma Universa. It is part 9 of the Dr. W.R. Collection and covers the period from the era following Nero’s death up to the end of the Severan dynasty.

Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.

Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. ⸱ Updated Inventory October 2024 ⸱ 3 October 2024 ⸱ Online

Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. updated their inventory on coin.com with a small selection of Greek and Roman coins. Find some of the highlights here.