Archive: People and Markets

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Opens New Gallery in Miami, Florida

On the heels of their recently opened Copenhagen office, Stack’s Bowers Galleries again increases their global presence: a new rare coin gallery and showroom will soon open in the heart of Brickell, Florida, Miami’s vibrant financial district.

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Helen Wang, Robert Bracey (Ed.), Look at the Coins! Papers in Honour of Joe Cribb on his 75th Birthday. Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. 2023. 236 pages, illustrated in colour throughout. Paperback, 205 x 290 mm. ISBN 9781803276106. £45.00.

Look at the Coins! Papers in Honour of Joe Cribb on his 75th Birthday

Joe Cribb is a well-known specialist in the monetary history of Asia. On the occasion of his 75th birthday, this volume has been prepared by friends and colleagues in appreciation of his contribution to the field, and especially for his support and guidance.

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Der numindex am 25. Juni 2023.

The Numismatic Index on 25 June 2023

The numismatic index numindex transparently shows how the prices of selected coins change over time. In the style of a stock index, it was designed for collectors who consider their collection an investment. Find out about the current state of the index.

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Nick Vaneerdewegh.

Nick Vaneerdewegh is the New Conservator of the Brussels Coin Cabinet

As of 19 August 2024, Nick Vaneerdewegh has been appointed as the new conservator of the Brussels Coin Cabinet, which houses one of the finest public numismatic collections in the world.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

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.

The Suffering of Leiden – A Siege During the Dutch Revolt

The third part of the Beuth Collection that Künker offers in Auction 420 contains many historically interesting emergency and siege coins. They were issued by the Dutch towns besieged by Spain during the 80 Years' War. One of these towns was Leiden, which to this day commemorates the end of the siege every year with a festival.
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