Archive: People and Markets

Manfred Dunker Honored as the Founder of Modern Coin Marketing

13. February 2025

Manfred Dunker played a decisive role in the creation of MDM and is probably the most influential person in the history of modern commemorative coins. At the World Money Fair 2025, Samlerhuset Group paid tribute to its most important employee.

Hoard of Viking Coins Unearthed on the Isle of Man

10. October 2024

The Isle of Man’s rich Viking legacy has been further enhanced by the discovery of the Island’s latest treasure hoard.

New Zealand. £100, no date (1928-1929), Auckland. From the Joshua Lee collection and formally owned by Amon Carter.

A Short Numismatic History of New Zealand

2. November 2023

Heritage offers a banknote that is considered a highlight of the monetary history of New Zealand. Reason enough for coin dealer Joshua Lee to present some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coins and banknotes.

The new medal commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence on May 14th, 2023.

The Jewish-American Hall of Fame Presents a Medal in Honor of David Ben-Gurion

17. May 2023

To commemorate Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence, the Jewish-American Hall of Fame has issued a medal commemorating featuring a portrait of “The Father of Modern Israel” – David Ben-Gurion.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Sotheby’s, The One (2nd February 2024), lot 8: The 2nd May 1840 Penny Black Cover. Estimate: $1,500,000 – $2,500,000.

The First Piece of Mail Sent Using a Stamp to Be Offered at Sotheby’s

31. January 2024

A Penny Black affixed to a Mulready envelope is among the most valuable items in Philately ever offered at auction. The earliest posted envelope using a prepaid stamp, dating to 1840, will be sold at Sotheby’s with an estimate of $1.5–2.5 million.