Entries by Peter Terhorst

Bulgaria and the Euro: the Current Situation

The plan was for Bulgaria to become a member of the eurozone by January 2024. However, this timeline will not be met. Find out more about the state of negotiations and the motifs that will be depicted on future Bulgarian euro coins.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Launches Coin Resource Center

Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced the launch of their Coin Resource Center. The new website is a detailed reference guide for all U.S. coins with historical backgrounds of each U.S. Mint and insightful Collector Guides.

NGC introduces New High-Security Hologram with QR Codes

NGC is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its efforts to combat counterfeiting of certifications. Among the hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate or tamper with the NGC holder.

Cherrypickers’ Guide Sellout as a Sign of Strength for the Die-Variety Market?

A new edition of Cherrypickers’ Guide successfully debuted at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker explains the success of the new Cherrpickers’ Guide with a growing interest in die varieties. Some of his observations on the die-variety market.

Rapp Auctions

Rapp ⸱ Rapp Auction 2023 ⸱ 15 November 2023 ⸱ Wil

As part of the auction house’s big auction week, on November 15 Rapp will once again be selling coins, medals, banknotes, medals and interesting sports memorabilia. In total, more than 420 auction lots are on offer in this section.

Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 549 ⸱ 1 November 2023 ⸱ Online

CNG’s Electronic Auction 549 includes 1081 lots. The sale features selections from the Aleph, CJR, Don T. Hayes, Michael Slavin, James Fox, and Kings Collections.

Stephen Album Rare Coins

Stephen Album Rare Coins ⸱ Auction 47 ⸱ 14-17 September 2023 ⸱ Santa Rosa

Stephen Album’s Auction 47 realized $2.32 million on an estimate of $1.7 million. The sell-through rate was 93%. View a few highlights from the auction!

Nomos AG

Nomos AG ⸱ Nomos 29 ⸱ 5 November 2023 ⸱ Zürich

Nomos Auction 29 contains the second part of the “Collection sans Pareille.” Alan Walker presents on some of his favorite pieces.

Noonans

Noonans ⸱ Auction 32 ⸱ 3-4 October 2023 ⸱ London

Three coin sales in one week at Noonans Mayfair achieved a combined hammer price of £515,885 on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 3 & 4, 2023.

Künker

Künker ⸱ Auctions 395-397 ⸱ 13-15 November 2023 ⸱ Osnabrück

Ancient Roman coins for connoisseurs with a deep interest in Roman history, a cross-section of coins from the ancient world including numerous gold issues as well as spectacular orders and decorations with magnificent provenances – this is the focus of Künker’s public auctions in November.