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Contemporary coins: a reflection of our times
To what extent do contemporary coins reflect our times and our sensibilities? Ursula Kampmann illustrates this using CIT’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ coin.
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What Is the Value of a Coin?
Ursula Kampmann presents a few extreme examples—all of which were auctioned in June 2026—and analyzes the values.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors
Don’t think that only collectors behave badly. Many of you, dear readers, have written to me about what dealers could improve in their conduct. Together, we’ll establish rules for what constitutes good behavior for a dealer at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Reenactment as a Tool for Numismatic Education: On the Death of Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people. A role model for numismatic education!
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin Show Etiquette: How a Collector Should Conduct Themselves at the Dealer’s Table
Good manners seem outdated. Some customers act entitled, which hurts their popularity. Good manners prevent conflicts—we’ll see what they mean for a collector at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The end for Berlin’s Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Contemporary coins: a reflection of our times
To what extent do contemporary coins reflect our times and our sensibilities? Ursula Kampmann illustrates this using CIT’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ coin.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What Is the Value of a Coin?
Ursula Kampmann presents a few extreme examples—all of which were auctioned in June 2026—and analyzes the values.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors
Don’t think that only collectors behave badly. Many of you, dear readers, have written to me about what dealers could improve in their conduct. Together, we’ll establish rules for what constitutes good behavior for a dealer at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Reenactment as a Tool for Numismatic Education: On the Death of Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people. A role model for numismatic education!
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin Show Etiquette: How a Collector Should Conduct Themselves at the Dealer’s Table
Good manners seem outdated. Some customers act entitled, which hurts their popularity. Good manners prevent conflicts—we’ll see what they mean for a collector at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The end for Berlin’s Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
read more at our partner SIXBID