Archive: People and Markets

Stockholm Numismatica 2023

In 2023, Stockholm Numismatica will take place on 1 October. The previous day at the same premises a series of exclusive coins from the Gunnar Ekström collection will be sold in a public auction.

Royal Canadian Mint Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

The Royal Canadian Mint has released its financial results for the year 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, offering insights into its activities, market influences, and expectations for the coming year.

Die Archäologinnen Kristina Jansson und Anna Ödéen präsentieren den Münzfund. Foto: Åsa Rosén.

The Brahekyrkan Coin Hoard – A Sensational Find on Visingsö

Swedish archaeologists made a spectacular discovery on the island of Visingsö. They found 170 coins from the mid-12th century in a grave, posing a number of questions.

Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Wonder at Risk – Because of Coins?

One of Britain’s most iconic natural landmarks is under threat – because tourists are decorating the famous basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway with coins. What may seem like a well-meaning gesture is now causing increasing damage to the geologically unique rock formation.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Bei genauer Betrachtung können Münzen besondere Merkmale aufweisen, die sich entweder gut oder schlecht auf ihren Wert auswirken. Diese zu erkennen und mit den richtigen Begriffen benennen zu können ist wichtig für jeden Münzsammler. Foto: Elly2001 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Planchet Error, Overstrike, Double-Strike, Etc.: Which Errors Affect the Price of a Coin? – Part 1

The price of a coin does not only depend on its rarity and grade. There are many things that can affect a specimen’s value in a positive or negative way. This overview will help you to understand common terms, to use them confidently and to understand them in their context.

The Augustean Denarius Find From Brohl-Lützing Offered at Auction

In the current auction of Solidus, the treasure find of Brohl-Lützing is on offer. The hoard of 18 denarii contains rare coinage from Pompeius to Augustus and thus takes us right into the highly exciting era of the Roman civil wars.
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