Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 565 ⸱ 3 July 2024 ⸱ Online

Classical Numismatic Group presents their Electronic Auction 565 featuring 1165 lots. The auction features selections of Greek coinage from the Richard Ashton Collection, Roman Egyptian coins from Beniak, and world coins and medals from the Engstrom and Alexander Christopher Collections.

Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.

Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. ⸱ Updated Inventory June 2024 ⸱ 27 June 2024 ⸱ Online

Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. has updated their inventory on coin.com with a selection of 15 ancient coins at fixed prices.

Leu Numismatik

Leu Numismatik ⸱ Auction 15 ⸱ 1 June 2024 ⸱ Zurich

Leu Auction 15, surpassed all expectations with a total hammer price of 1,831,043 CHF. The 100% sell-through rate underscores the current strength of the numismatic market. See some of the highlights here.

The courtyard of the Alcazár of Seville was immortalised on a 2024 2-euro coin from Spain. Photo: Real Casa de la Moneda (coin), javarman3 / Getty Images Pro via Canva Pro

The Secret of the Success of State Quarters, UNESCO Coins and Federal State Series

25 years ago, the United States of America started a new chapter in numismatic history. Their State Quarters became the model for many other successful coin programs – including Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Site series.

Unrealistic or soon to be found in European cash? This is an AI-generated image of a 2-euro commemorative coin on the subject of “defence”. Picture created with Image Generator Pro / ChatGPT

A Military Motif in Circulation – Or: How Political Should 2-Euro Coins Be?

Lithuania is planning to design a 2-euro commemorative coin for defense “against foreign armed forces”. Critics fear a numismatic mobilization – and are eagerly awaiting a possible veto from other euro countries. But have there ever been comparable cases?

A comic figure on a 2-euro coin? Slovenia honours caricaturist Miki Muster. Photo: Banka Slovenije

2-Euro Ticker: New 2-Euro Coins in June 2024

Much has happened in the 2-euro coin world in the past four weeks: new motifs for 2024 were announced and four coins were issued – however, there were some problems.

Birthday Celebration: Employees of the Perth Mint toast to the 125th anniversary. Photo: The Perth Mint.

The Perth Mint Celebrates with Cake for 125th Birthday – and a Special Sovereign Coin

On June 20th, The Perth Mint celebrated the significant milestone of 125 years of operation as a gold refiner and producer of high-quality precious metal coins.

The German grading capital: The Certified Collectibles Group has its European headquarters for the grading of coins and banknotes in Munich. Photo: Annet Debar / Canva Pro.

PMG Now Grading Banknotes Year-round in Munich

The introduction of full-time PMG grading services in Munich, initially available for the Bulk and Modern tiers, marks a new expansion of the company’s services for the paper money collecting community in Europe.

Atlas Numismatics

Atlas Numismatics ⸱ June 2024 Fixed Price List ⸱ 20 June 2024 ⸱ Online

Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 247 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices. See some of the highlights here.

Das Objekt der Begierde: Die 2-Euro-Gedenkmünze zum 500. Jahrestag des Vertrages von Burgos. Foto: Musee des Timbres et des Monnaies.

A Coveted 2-Euro Coin: Monaco Introduces Penalty Fee for Multiple Orders

The Principality’s commemorative coins are among the most expensive and sought-after collectibles in the eurozone – but they have also attracted speculators for years. The sales office is now taking drastic measures.