The Numismatic World Meets in Madrid: The Second Evento Numismático International

The second Evento Numismático Internacional will take place in Madrid at the end of June. This unique combination of coin fair and conference already attracted numerous visitors from around the world at its premiere last year. This time, Ursula Kampmann will lead an international session dedicated to change in the numismatic world.

Daniel Neuberger and the Art of Deception – Exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum

The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is currently showing a special exhibition about Daniel Neuberger. Neuberger (1621–1680) was one of the most important and versatile artists at the imperial court in Vienna, where he worked as a wax sculptor, portraitist, and lapidary for Emperor Ferdinand III and his sons Ferdinand IV and Leopold I. more

The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Coins: Now Available Online

The Khalili Collections are in the process of digitizing the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic coins, one of the largest private collections in this field. Over the next two years, around 13,000 coins will be made available on the official website, which already features 2,280 coins.

Poetic Machines: Swissmint Honors Jean Tinguely

Steel, wheels, movement, order and chaos – Swiss artist Jean Tinguely was fascinated by the poetry of machines, which he captured in his kinetic machine sculptures. To mark what would have been his 100th birthday, Swissmint is honoring the exceptional artist with a silver coin.

Bimetallic Coin Celebrates 150 Years of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court

With a 10-franc bimetallic coin, Swissmint commemorates the founding of the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland 150 years ago. The coin is available today.

What Do Gaming Counters Have to Do with Numismatics?

On 5 July 2025, Künker will offer a complete set of trictrac pieces at its auction 425. The ensemble is of great cultural and historical value. This prompts us to ask why gaming counters are part of the numismatic field – and what insights they can offer into the numismatic daily life of the early modern period.

Kolbe & Fanning

Kolbe & Fanning ⸱ May 2025 Book Auction ⸱ 31 May 2025 ⸱ Online

The May Auction by Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers includes rare and out-of-print works on ancient, world and U.S. numismatics, including the second half of the L.D. & I.P. Library and additional selections from the library of Barry Tayman. With 500 lots, there is something for everybody.

Sedwick & Associates

Sedwick & Associates ⸱ Auction 37 ⸱ 7-9 May 2025 ⸱ Maitland

Sedwick Auction 37 delivered exceptional results, marked by stellar performance by the Almenara Collection of gold coins from Potosí and Lima. With finest known examples, multiple provenances, and strong historical significance, these colonial treasures drew intense bidding, reaffirming the market’s focus on rarity, condition, and pedigree.

Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions ⸱ CSNS Auctions ⸱ 29 April-4 May 2025 ⸱ Dallas

Heritage’s CSNS auctions of US, World & Ancient Coins set numerous new auction records and reached a total of $47,764,588. One highlight was a massive gold ingot from the wreck of famous S.S. Central America that sold for $2.13 million after an intense bidding battle.

Solidus Numismatik

Solidus Numismatik ⸱ Auction 143 ⸱ 20 May 2025 ⸱ Online

Solidus presents Auction 143 with 715 lots. Among other things, you can expect to find tetradrachms featuring portraits of Alexander the Great as well as Ptolemaic and Seleucid rulers, an extensive selection of Roman provincial coins, and many exceptionally well-preserved denarii from the Roman imperial period.