Archive: People and Markets

John Highfill († 15 June 2025)

Tulsa, Oklahoma rare coin dealer John Highfill, founder of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable and author of a landmark 1,200-page reference book, The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia, passed away on June 15, 2025. He was 82.

Read more
Image: Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies – ACANS via Facebook.

Numisma – The Zoom Seminar Series of the Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies

Today the online lecture series NUMISMA starts into the second half of the year. Students, researchers and collectors who are interested in ancient coins are very welcome! Find the upcoming lectures here.

Read more
Der Palazzo del Collegio Romano in Rom ist der Dienstsitz des Italienischen Kulturministeriums. Dessen Rechtsabteilung hat jetzt eine Stellungnahme abgegeben zur Frage, unter welchen Auflagen Münzen nach Italien eingeführt werden dürfen. Foto: Lalupa / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Legal Statement Issued on Italy’s Import Requirements for Coins

Italy requires such extensive documentation for the import of coins that many dealers prefer to avoid the country. But now, the Ministry of Culture in Rome has issued a legal statement that deserves some attention.

Read more
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

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.

Read more

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Silver for Württemberg

In the early modern period, much of the Black Forest, an idyllic mountain range in southwestern Germany, was a booming industrial center. A major part of the silver used to mint Württemberg coins came from this region. The Heinz-Falk Gaiser Collection, on offer at Künker on 23 September 2024, includes many coins made from Black Forest silver.
20 Franken 1883: Die erste Goldmünze der Schweiz. Aus Auktion Künker eLive 54-2019-855. CoCo CH-1883-0001.

The Vreneli – A Swiss Icon

With its latest commemorative coin, Swissmint honours the last issue of the 10-franc vreneli minted 100 years ago. A prime opportunity to recall the history of this iconic Swiss gold coin.
Search Search