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A Greek gold necklace with horned lion heads on each end. No, this object has not disappeared, but it is listed by the British Museum as „similar to those that are missing.“ Photo: Trustees of the British Museum

Can the British Museum Recover Their Lost Items?

Around 2,000 un-inventoried objects from the Greek-Roman collection of the British Museum were stolen. The museum recently announced the deployment of a task force and recovery program, but will these measures be enough to see the return of the lost objects?

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The on-site grading offers customers in Munich and Maastricht numerous advantages.

PMG Grading On-site in Munich and at MIF Maastricht in Spring 2024

Collectors and dealers will soon be able to submit banknotes to PMG again for the popular for on-site grading – either at the Munich office in April or at the PMG booth at the MIF show in May 2024. More details here.

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Vor den Toren der US-Metropole Chicago fand vom 6. bis 10. August die diesjährige ANA World's Fair of Money statt. Foto: ANA / „Chicago Skyline“ von mwalker973 von Getty Images Pro via Canva.

ANA World’s Fair of Money 2024: Waiting for the Election

The world’s largest coin show once again attracted collectors and dealers from around the globe. But for US numismatists, the show certainly was not business as usual – the eyes of the industry are on Washington.

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There is always something going on at the Sack & Kisselbach booth during the World Money Fair. Image: Sack & Kiesselbach.

Sack & Kiesselbach at the World Money Fair

What does it mean for a technical supplier of the minting industry to set up a booth at the World Money Fair? Markus Schlein, CEO of Sack & Kiesselbach, explains how he prepares for the event and how he experiences the WMF.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Why Neuchâtel Is Not Part of France Today

It was a close call – Louis XIV would certainly have swallowed up Neuchâtel in today’s Switzerland if it had not been for Marie de Nemours’ fierce insistence on her rights. We explain the political situation and introduce you to the princess and her coinage. All the pieces shown come from the Bürki Collection and will be on offer in SINCONA’s Auction 95 on 24 October 2024.
A postcard of the 1906 Olympic Games. In front: Gilded silver medal for a winner of the 1906 Olympic Games. From Künker auction 408 (18-19 May 2024), No. 122.

The Olympic Games That Are No Longer Recognized

In 1906, the IOC and the country of Greece invited athletes from all over the world to the Olympic Games in Athens. The Games had a lasting impact on the ceremonies surrounding the sporting showdown, even though the IOC no longer recognizes these Olympics today. A winner’s medal from the Games will be auctioned by Künker on 18 June 2024.
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