Archive: People and Markets

Martin Hirsch ist der neue Leiter der Staatlichen Münzsammlung München.

An Interview With Martin Hirsch

Martin Hirsch is the new Director of the Bavarian State Coin Collection. We talk with him about the exhibitions he has planned, the process of digitising the collection and why collecting is about much more than just ownership.

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This 5-pound gold bar recovered from the famous Atocha shipwreck sunk in 1622 is up for auction on May 7 in Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s Treasure Auction 35. Painting in the background: „Atocha Meets Her Fate,” by Ralph Curnow (2009), from: Sedwick Treasure Auction #6 (2009), lot 1969.

Gold Bar from Famous Shipwreck Comes Under the Hammer

In 1622, the Nuestra Señora de Atocha sank off the coast of Key West along with all the treasures on board. Sedwick is now auctioning off one of the largest gold bars ever recovered.

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In 2023, Pobjoy Mint has started a six-coin series dedicated to the Antarctic glaciers. The fourth issue features the Saturn Glacier.

Pobjoy’s Glacier Series: Saturn

In 2023, Pobjoy Mint has started a six-coin series dedicated to the Antarctic glaciers. The fourth issue features the Saturn Glacier.

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Thomas J. Uram to Become ANA’s 63rd President

Thomas J. Uram was elected the 63rd President of the American Numismatic Association. He will be sworn in at Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money. View the results for the new Board of Governors.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Wurde dieser Aureus aus geplündertem rhodischem Gold geprägt? Fotos: Hintergrund: Ymakris, CC-BY 4.0. Münze: Auktion Künker 416 (29./30. Oktober), Nr. 1809.

Gold from Rhodes for the Battle for Rome

On 30 October 2024, Künker will be auctioning an aureus minted by Caesar’s assassins in 42 BC. The extremely rare piece is estimated at 100,000 euros. We tell the story of a coin that takes us back to the heart of the Roman civil war.

Record! South African Rarity Leaves All Previous Top Prices Far Behind

Recently, a South African coin was auctioned at Heritage for $1.8 million (excluding premium) – exceeding the previously highest known auction results for South African coins by a remarkable $1.5 million. What makes the “Single 9” such a rarity?
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