Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ CNG Islamic Auction 7 ⸱ 24-25 October 2024 ⸱ London

Classical Numismatic Group presents their Islamic Auction 7, consisting of a live sale part and an electronic sale part. Together, the sale features almost 850 lots, making it CNG’s largest Islamic sale to date.

Astarte SA

Astarte SA ⸱ Auction XXIII ⸱ 28-29 October 2024 ⸱ Lugano

Astarte SA in Lugano announces its return to the Auction floor after 15 years of absence. In this Auction XXIII, Astarte presents 728 lots from antiquity to modern times, including the Giovanni Maria Staffieri Collection of the Coins of Roman Alexandria, part II.

Carl Theodor in Bavaria: The Old Nobility Takes Up a New Role

In the context of Künker’s phaleristic sale at the end of October, the Osnabrück auction house will present orders from the estate of Carl Theodor Duke in Bavaria. Carl Theodor is one of the most interesting figures of Bavarian history. In contrast to his famous sister Sisi, he managed to live a fulfilled and self-determined life – as an eye specialist.

Oh Dear, I Think I’m Becoming a God! Numismatic Testaments to the Consecration of Roman Emperors

On 31 October 2024, Künker will auction off part 9 of the Dr. W.R. Collection. It presents Roman coins from the period between the civil war of 68/9 and the end of the Severan dynasty. The diverse material illustrates the numismatic traces of the consecration of Roman emperors.

Solidus Numismatik

Solidus Numismatik ⸱ Auction 136 ⸱ 22 October 2024 ⸱ Online

Solidus presents their Auction 136 with 534 attractive lots. The range of the material is extensive and includes a comprehensive selection of ancient coins, part 1 of a collection of modern Romania from 1866 onwards and an attractive series of Islamic coins.

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.