Archive: People and Markets
Poetic Machines: Swissmint Honors Jean Tinguely
Steel, wheels, movement, order and chaos – Swiss artist Jean Tinguely was fascinated by the poetry of machines, which he captured in his kinetic machine sculptures. To mark what would have been his 100th birthday, Swissmint is honoring the exceptional artist with a silver coin.
“Alexandria in Nummis”– Impressions from the Symposium in Lugano
On 20 and 21 September, the Circolo Numismatico Ticinese (CNT) held an international symposium in Lugano dedicated to the Roman Imperial Coinage of Alexandria. Fabrizio Rossini, CNT president, shares his impressions of the event.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Oh Dear, I Think I’m Becoming a God! Numismatic Testaments to the Consecration of Roman Emperors
On 31 October 2024, Künker will auction off part 9 of the Dr. W.R. Collection. It presents Roman coins from the period between the civil war of 68/9 and the end of the Severan dynasty. The diverse material illustrates the numismatic traces of the consecration of Roman emperors.

The Great Elector, Taxes and the Rise of Prussia
On 1 February 2024, the Künker auction house will hold its 400th auction sale. Among the 770 lots are very rare issues from the reign of Frederick William of Brandenburg-Prussia. They bear witness to the achievements of the Great Elector, who brought prosperity to a realm devastated by the Thirty Years’ War.
When Coins meet Comics: United States Mint and Warner Bros. Join Forces
The Historic modern culture partnership is a first of its kind for the United States Mint. Collectors are invited to vote for their favorite superheroes that will be appearing on US coins soon.
Putting Survival Ratios of Ancient Coinages Into Perspective – Here Comes the Program!
On 5th October 2024, the 7th International Numismatic Conference of the Coin Cabinet of the Royal Library of Belgium will be held in Brussels. The Program has now been published.