Archive: People and Markets
Ulrich Werz (1964-2023)
The numismatist Ulrich Werz died on June 14, 2023. He was known for his work on coin finds and his studies on Roman countermarks. Claire Franklin remembers him.
Provenanced Coin Finds Versus Rarities – The Importance of Coin Finds for Historical Statistics
Reporting coin finds is essential for the study of coinage. A Workshop in Jordan discussed the importance of coin finds for historical statistics and the experience of a group of Syrian archaeologists who turned to one of the most important groups of coin finders: children.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

400 Years Ago – The Founding of Kongsberg
On 2 May 1624, Christian IV of Denmark and Norway founded the mining town of Kongsberg. A series of coins to be offered in the upcoming Künker sale tells us of the hopes that the ruler placed in the silver from these mines.

Frederick III of Denmark and Eben Ezer
SINCONA’s Auctions 92 to 95 will take place from 21 to 25 October 2024. This article introduces one of the many rarities up for sale: a so-called “Ebenezer” coin from Denmark. The 4-Ducat piece is extremely rare and of great historical interest.










New RNS Research Fund for Asian Numismatics
The Royal Numismatic Society announced the establishment of a new fund which aims to enable curators and students based in Asia to visit the UK to study Asian coin and money collections.
What the Second Trump Administration Might Mean for Collectors
What does Donald Trump’s return to the White House mean for collectors in the USA? Will the new Administration help “Make Collecting Great Again” or will it be anti-collecting business as usual at the State Department and other government agencies? Predictions are always perilous to make, but Peter Tompa has dared to make some nonetheless.