Archive: People and Markets

An exclusive venue for coin dealers: one of the two event halls of the ENI. Photo: UK.

A Celebration of Spanish Numismatics

On 28 and 29 June 2024, the first Evento Numismático Internacional was held in Madrid. Dealers and collectors had high expectations – and the event exceeded them. The atmosphere in Madrid was one of exceptional excitement.

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The more than 2,000-year-old denarius from the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC was sold for EUR 570,000 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen. Leading the sale from the podium was Chief Numismatist and auctioneer, Michael Fornitz.

An EID MAR Denarius Set a Nordic Record

An EID MAR denarius was sold at Bruun Rasmussen establishing a record for the most expensive numismatic object ever sold at auction in the entire Nordic region according to the auction house.

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2024 Huntington Award Presented to William E. Metcalf

At the 167th Annual Meeting of the American Numismatic Society, the Archer M. Huntington Award was presented to Dr. William E. Metcalf, honoring his tremendous contributions to Roman and Byzantine numismatics.

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Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel Elected as Associate Member of the Board of the Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzenfachhandels e.V

The Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzfachhandels e.V. recently held its board elections and made important personnel decisions.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Pattern of the First-Class Warrior Medal – A Previously Unknown Relic of German Colonial History

Leu’s first World Coins Floor Sale features a previously unknown pattern of a warrior merit medal for indigenous soldiers in German East Africa. This exceptional item provides rare insight into the early development of this obscure decoration.
The contents of a piggy bank from the Deutsche Mark era – a case for the Bundesbank exchange counter? Photo: Wieschowski.

Marks and Pfennigs in Your Inheritance: What Should Heirs Do with Old DM Coins?

When dealing with inheritances, it’s common for heirs to come across coins from the Deutsche Mark era –often, these Pfennigs and Marks can feel overwhelming. However, heading straight to the Bundesbank, where nearly all DM coins can be exchanged indefinitely, isn’t always the best option.
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