Archive: People and Markets
Geoffrey’s Cope’s Exceptional Collection Comes to Auction
Numismatica Ars Classica, Classical Numismatic Group and Numismatica Genevensis have joined forces to present the exceptional collection of Geoffrey Cope. It will come under the hammer in May and October 2024.
Pobjoy’s Newest Egyptian Gods Coin Features Anubis
On the occasion of the 250th birthday of British Egyptologist Dr Thomas Young, Pobjoy released a brand-new silver coin featuring one of the most iconic gods of ancient Egypt: Anubis.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Marcus Antonius: The Loser Who Did Not Write History
Künker’s auction 419 features numismatic rarities from the Roman civil war that followed Caesar’s death. In addition to the Eid Mar denarius, aurei of Marcus Antonius will cross the auction block. We will re-tell his story – from his point of view, not that of Augustus.

Between Triumph and Tragedy – Maximilian II Emanuel, “The Prince of Bankrupts”
Maximilian II Emanuel of Bavaria, known as gifted general, an avid builder, and a passionate collector of art, led a turbulent life. Medals offered in Auction 18 of Leu Numismatik AG reflect both the heights and humiliations of Maximilian’s military campaigns in southern Germany.










The Coin Hoard of Merishausen
From 15 March to 19 October 2025, the Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is mounting a special exhibition on the coin hoard of Merishausen, presenting the results of research on this interesting ensemble to the public.
How Not To Handle a Gold Transport
Nearly a million euros worth of gold coins were transported in a carrier van to a precious metals dealer without any security measures. No prizes for guessing whether or not they actually got there. A lawsuit in Bavaria reveals how this could happen.