The “Red Book” and Its Two Fathers

Kenneth Bressett’s memoir “A Penny Saved” celebrates the life of Bressett’s mentor, hobby legend Richard S. Yeo and author of the “Red Book”. Joel J. Orosz explains what numismatics owes both of them.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. ⸱ Auction 434 ⸱ 27-28 April 2023 ⸱ Frankfurt

In their 434th Auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. offered two collections of ancient coins which were very well bid for. Particular interest saw coins from the Habsburg monarchy.

RNS Early Career Lectures 2024: Call for Papers!

The Royal Numismatic Society is looking for two students or early career professionals to give a lecture to its members in February 2024. As this will take place over Zoom everybody from all over the world is encouraged to submit a proposal soon!

Nomos AG

Nomos AG ⸱ Nomos 26-28 ⸱ 21-22 May 2023 ⸱ Zurich

Nomos Auction 26 is devoted solely to Greek silver fractions. Sale 27 features selections from the Eidswick Collection, while the last catalogue, 28, covers the whole antiquity, as Alan Walker explains presenting some particularly interesting items.

Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 538 ⸱ 10 May 2023 ⸱ Online

CNG’s Electronic Auction 538 includes 992 lots. The sale features the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection with a variety of wonderful ancient and modern issues depicting river gods.

SINCONA Spring Auctions 2023

SINCONA AG ⸱ Auction 82-83 ⸱ 15-17 May 2023 ⸱ Zurich

SINCONA’s Spring Auction will start on 15 May with Auction 82 featuring part four of the SINCONA British Collection. On the following day, Auction 83 comprises Swiss and world coins and the usual Bullion auction.