Noonans Mayfair

Noonans Mayfair ⸱ Auction 306 ⸱ 25 September 2024 ⸱ London

A collection of 254 Greek coins sold for a hammer price of £3,140,000 at Noonans Mayfair. The collection had been formed over a period of some 90 years by a father and son and was now sold to benefit the Heberden Coin Room in the Ashmolean Museum.

Why Neuchâtel Is Not Part of France Today

It was a close call – Louis XIV would certainly have swallowed up Neuchâtel in today’s Switzerland if it had not been for Marie de Nemours’ fierce insistence on her rights. We explain the political situation and introduce you to the princess and her coinage. All the pieces shown come from the Bürki Collection and will be on offer in SINCONA’s Auction 95 on 24 October 2024.

The NumisPlace

The NumisPlace ⸱ Autumn 2024 Special Release ⸱ 10 October 2024 ⸱ Online

The NumisPlace presents its Autumn 24 Special Release, which went online today. You can expect a selection of high quality coins & medals from various dealers.

Numismatisches Antiquariat Lang GmbH

Numismatisches Antiquariat Lang GmbH ⸱ Literature Auction 4 ⸱ 15. October 2024 ⸱ Online

Auction 4 of the Numismatic Antiquarian Bookshop Lang offers 990 lots of numismatic literature. You can expect the entire range from sought-after standard works to useful auction catalogs and bibliophile works.

Franz Joseph und Sisi, gemalt von Franz Xaver Winterhalter. Davor Rückseite der Hochzeitsmedaille aus dem offiziellen Erinnerungs-Set, aus Auktion Künker 415 (28. Oktober 2024), Nr. 361.

Sisi and Franz: Commemorating the Dream Wedding that Was Actually a Nightmare

As part of the phaleristic auction 415 on 28 October 2024, Künker will be auctioning the set of gold medals that Emperor Franz Joseph presented to his father-in-law, Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria. It is the numismatic souvenir of a wedding that turned out to be a nightmare for his daughter – young Elisabeth, who is better known as Sissi or Sisi today.

Hoard of Viking Coins Unearthed on the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man’s rich Viking legacy has been further enhanced by the discovery of the Island’s latest treasure hoard.

“Alexandria in Nummis”– Impressions from the Symposium in Lugano

On 20 and 21 September, the Circolo Numismatico Ticinese (CNT) held an international symposium in Lugano dedicated to the Roman Imperial Coinage of Alexandria. Fabrizio Rossini, CNT president, shares his impressions of the event.

Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel Elected as Associate Member of the Board of the Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzenfachhandels e.V

The Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzfachhandels e.V. recently held its board elections and made important personnel decisions.

NGC Grading Coins On-site in Munich in November 2024

NGC will once again offer its popular on-site grading service of pre-1965 coins and medals at its office in Munich, Germany, from November 11-16, 2024.

Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 572 ⸱ 9 October 2024 ⸱ Online

Classical Numismatic Group presents their Electronic Auction 572 featuring 1021 lots. The auction features for example Western Greek Bronzes from the John Morcom Collection.