Numismatica Centroeuropaea Conference in Legnica

On 16-19 September 2025, the eighth Numismatica Centroeuropaea Conference will take Place in Legnica, Poland. The topic is “Money of the Dynasties.” A dedicated webpage with up-to-date information on the conference is now available.

James Halperin Receives Professional Numismatists Guild’s Highest Award

The Professional Numismatists Guild has given its highest honor, the Abe Kosoff Founders Award, to James Halperin, co-founder of Heritage Auctions. Find out more about Halperin’s achievements and the other PNG award recipients here.

Reformation Coins and Medals: Annotated English Translation of “Ebenezer”

The International Association of Reformation Coins and Medals (IARCM) announced the publication of a significant numismatic resource: a comprehensive, annotated English translation of Christian Schlegel’s “Ebenezer,” the third section of Ernst Solomon Cyprian’s celebrated “Hilaria Evangelica,” first published in 1719.

Stephen Album Rare Coins

Stephen Album Rare Coins ⸱ Auction 52 ⸱ 15-18 May 2025⸱ Santa Rosa

Stephen Album Rare Coins will hold its next premier sale Auction 52 from May 15-18, 2025 at their offices in Santa Rosa, California. The auction is made up of 3550 lots of Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and World Coins.

SINCONA AG

SINCONA AG ⸱ Auction 96-98 ⸱ 26-28 May 2025 ⸱ Zurich

The SINCONA auction house invites lovers of world numismatics to this year’s Spring Auctions for three exciting numismatic days in Zurich. 3,500 lots with a total estimate of more than 5 million Swiss Francs are sure to ignite exciting bidding battles. Rare treasures from a wide range of categories await, including Part Six of the SINCONA British Collection featuring stunning medals.

Leu Numismatik

Leu Numismatik ⸱ Auction 17 ⸱ 31 May 2025 ⸱ Zurich

Leu presents its Auction 17 featuring 525 carefully curated coins from the ancient world. A particularly noteworthy highlight is the Basileiai Hellēnikai Collection of exceptional Tetradrachms.

Numisart

Numisart ⸱ Auction 10 – Ancient Art & Antiquities ⸱ 11th May 2025 ⸱ Online

Numisart presents its 10th auction, offering a hand-picked selection of 322 ancient objects. Some outstanding pieces are presented here.

Numisart

Numisart ⸱ Auction 9 – Ancient Coins ⸱ 13 April 2025 ⸱ Online

Numisart’s Auction 9 was dedicated to ancient coins and a great success. Stylistically outstanding pieces in excellent condition were in high demand. Strong interest was shown especially for attractive and exceptional portraits – a notable number of such were offered in
the auction.

Lithuania Effectively Abolishes One- and Two-Cent Coins – and Sparks a New Debate

Farewell to small change: another eurozone country is saying goodbye to the smallest cent coins. In Germany, the debate is also gaining momentum – whereas Austria remains relaxed and is observing developments.

End of “Cash Only”? Germany Plans Right to Digital Payment

Cash will remain important in Germany – but digital payment options are set to become mandatory. Germany’s federal government is working on new regulations. Are they truly intended to offer consumers more convenience – or are they also about gaining more control over payment flows?