Archive: People and Markets

Greysheet Launches Red Book Podcast Series

Greysheet launched The Red Book Podcast, a new online series hosted by John Feigenbaum and Jeff Garrett. The podcast delves into the rich history and fascinating stories surrounding the legendary A Guide Book of United States Coins, affectionately known as the “Red Book”.

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A Coin Hoard from the Time of the Roman Conquest of Britain

The newly discovered Worcestershire Conquest Hoard is the largest hoard from the reign of Nero ever discovered in Britain. Worcestershire Heritage, Art & Museums has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire the 1,368 Iron Age and Roman coins for the county.

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Using Coins as Sources: The Roman Provinces, 300 BCE–300 CE

The series “Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World” has a new volume. Andrew Burnett has published his work on Roman Provincial coins, highlighting the unique insights these coins provide into the Roman world. Order by the end of January for a 20% discount!

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Ulrich Werz 2014 in Cyprus. Photo: Claire Franklin.

Ulrich Werz (1964-2023)

The numismatist Ulrich Werz died on June 14, 2023. He was known for his work on coin finds and his studies on Roman countermarks. Claire Franklin remembers him.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

VOC: The Other Side of the Dutch Golden Age

VOC coins tell the story of the Netherlands’ colonial past. The States General granted the VOC all the rights of an independent state: it could declare war, make treaties and issue its own currency. Join us on a trip to Indonesia, the place where the spices grew that financed the Dutch Golden Age.
Railway tunnel under Surami pass near the village Tsipa, Chkherimela valley, Georgia 2014. Image: Karel61 via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. In front: Silver medal commemorating the opening of the Suram Tunnel in 1890 by L. Steinman. Künker auction 408, No. 234.

For Railroad Fans: The Suram Tunnel

Railroad history is linked to numismatics in many ways. Fascinating large-scale projects were often celebrated with medals and commemorative coins. Our example takes us to Georgia: A medal that will be offered for auction by Künker commemorates the opening of the Suram Tunnel.
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