Archive: People and Markets
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.
Happy Birthday! The IADAA Turns 30
The International Association of Dealers in Ancient Art (IADAA) celebrates its 30th anniversary. James Ede, one of the founding fathers, remembers his personal experiences in the association and the antiquities trade.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

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?

Berlin and South Africa – A Time-Honoured Connection
Did you know that the first coins of the Boer Republic came from Berlin? It was quite a challenge to create the dies because the Berlin engraver Otto Schulz had no idea of Boer identity, which is why things almost went wrong…










2023 American Medal of the Year Award
In 2023, the American Medal of the Year award goes to a medallist who paid tribute to Ukraine and its president. Two other medals were chosen as finalists.
New Coin From Slovakia: 80th Anniversary of the Vrba-Wetzler Report
In the summer of 1944, the world became aware of the Holocaust thanks to two young Slovaks: Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler. The National Bank of Slovakia honors them with €10 collector coin, produced by the Kremnica Mint. The coin represents many things – bravery, moral courage, responsibility and the power of public opinion.