Archive: People and Markets

The San Marino-based numismatic marketplace will help collectors and dealers easily access the expert collectibles services provided by NGC, NCS and PMG.

CCG is Expanding its Network of Partners

CCG is continuously expanding its network of partners around the globe. Recently, for example, they appointed Currencypedia as an NGC and PMG Authorized Dealer in India and Aste Aurora an Official Submission Center in San Marino.

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The Windy City will welcome numismatists from all over the world in August. Foto: ANA / „Chicago Skyline“ von mwalker973 von Getty Images Pro via Canva.

Numismatic Treasures at ANA 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of Money

Preparations are underway for the renowned coin show, hosted by the American Numismatic Association. Highlights include the finest known 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, insured for $15 million, which can be seen before entering a private collection.

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Course: Coins and the Sacred in Roman and Early Modern Times

In November, a numismatics course will take place in Rome, focusing on religion and religious power on coins. German and Dutch students can count on support with their travel costs.

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Peter Ilisch (1947–2023). Photo: Verein der Münzfreunde für Westfalen und Nachbargebiete e. V., Axel Obdenbusch.

Peter Ilisch (1947–2023)

Peter Ilisch passed away on 29 May 2023. The former curator in Münster specialised in medieval and early modern Westphalia. As an obituary, we publish the speech of Stefan Kötz, who paid tribute to his predecessor in office at the funeral service.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Courageous Girls in the Coin Wonderland

Gabriele Sturm illustrates how courageous heroines from children’s and young adult literature are depicted on modern coins.

Silver for Württemberg

In the early modern period, much of the Black Forest, an idyllic mountain range in southwestern Germany, was a booming industrial center. A major part of the silver used to mint Württemberg coins came from this region. The Heinz-Falk Gaiser Collection, on offer at Künker on 23 September 2024, includes many coins made from Black Forest silver.
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