TICC: The Best Organised Coin Show in the World

Sometimes it takes a look outside the box to get some inspiration for how the coin show of the future might look like. The TICC in Japan certainly has some fresh ideas to offer. Ursula Kampmann reports on what she experienced in Tokyo.

Gilded silver plate, Iran or Afghanistan, probably Parthian or Early Sasanian, probably 2nd–3rd century. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

“Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece” at the British Museum

Over centuries the Persian empire and the Greeks had many conflicts. But nevertheless they influenced each other in many ways, as coins and works of art document. A major exhibition at the British Museum explores the relationship between luxury and power in this time.

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio ⸱ April 2023 Hong Kong Auction ⸱ 26th April 2023 ⸱ Hong Kong

Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night presented 253 lots comprising some of the most important and elusive coins within the realm of Chinese numismatics. A staggering 28 lots realized prices surpassing the six-figure mark.

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!