Archive: People and Markets

Our Who’s Who Is Here!

Our entire Who’s Who for numismatists and collectors is now available on our new website. This is another important step on our path towards transitioning from our old to the new site. And there is more!

Museum of American Finance Announces New Exhibit Headquarters

The Museum of American Finance, a Smithsonian affiliate, is relocating to Boston with a new 5,400 sq ft space set to open on July 1, 2026. This marks its first permanent exhibit location since leaving 48 Wall Street in New York in 2018 after a flood damaged the facility but spared its renowned collections.

State Minister for Science and Art, Markus Blume (right), with the new Director of the Bavarian State Coin Collection, Dr. Martin Hirsch (left).

Martin Hirsch Becomes the New Director of the Bavarian State Coin Collection

Martin Hirsch has worked at the Bavarian State Coin Collection in Munich for years, and now he has been appointed Director. Dr. Hirsch has a lot planned for his new role.

Washington Bond front ©Museum of American Finance.

Museum of American Finance to Display Collection Highlights at IMEX

The Museum of American Finance will display some of their most important documents at the International Money Exposition (IMEX) in Nashville. See some of the collection highlights here.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Gustav III: A Conservative Revolutionary

On 20 June 2023, Künker will auction off medals that the Swedish King Gustav III himself gave as a present to the young Peter Frederick Augustus of Oldenburg. These medals are a testament to the policies of the king who was shot dead at a masked ball in 1792.

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.
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