John Mussell 1942-2023
The founder of Token Publishing Ltd. died after a short illness at the age of 81. He made many friends in the numismatic world over the years. His wife Carol and his son Philip will carry on his legacy.
Entries by Peter Terhorst
Researchers Analyse the Myth About the Massive Illicit Trade in Antiquities
An extensive new study shows that the scale of the illicit trade in antiquities is much smaller than activists claim. The study demonstrates how these false numbers came about, and how we actually should deal with the problem of the illicit trade in antiquities.
Provenanced Coin Finds Versus Rarities – The Importance of Coin Finds for Historical Statistics
Reporting coin finds is essential for the study of coinage. A Workshop in Jordan discussed the importance of coin finds for historical statistics and the experience of a group of Syrian archaeologists who turned to one of the most important groups of coin finders: children.
Pobjoy’s Pegasus is Back With Charles III
The celebrated motif of Pegasus reappears in its 6th edition for Pobjoy’s reverse frosted silver coin. The new edition carries an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III produced exclusively by Pobjoy Mint.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries ⸱ August 2023 Global Showcase Auction ⸱ 16 August 2023 ⸱ Costa Mesa
Stack’s August 2023 Global Showcase Auction realized $43,402,487 across 25 sessions of United States and World numismatic material. The United States offerings were anchored by more than a dozen named collections.
Classical Numismatic Group
Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 547 ⸱ 4 October 2023 ⸱ Online
CNG’s Electronic Auction 547 includes 1486 lots. The sale features selections from the CJR, James Fox, and Libertas Collections. Groups of ancient lead weights, Irish gunmoney, and British copper tokens are also available.
The NumisPlace
The Autumn 23 Special Release from The NumisPlace features a selection of high-quality coins and medals from a variety of dealers.
The Augustean Denarius Find From Brohl-Lützing Offered at Auction
In the current auction of Solidus, the treasure find of Brohl-Lützing is on offer. The hoard of 18 denarii contains rare coinage from Pompeius to Augustus and thus takes us right into the highly exciting era of the Roman civil wars.
Künker
Künker ⸱ Auction 393 ⸱ 27-28 September 2023 ⸱ Osnabrück
We haven’t seen a comparable collection of Dutch coins on the market for almost half a century! On 27 and 28 September 2023, Künker – in collaboration with Laurens Schulman B.V. – will be auctioning the first part of this collection: 1,189 lots with a total estimate of more than 2 million euros.
Éditions Victor Gadoury
Éditions Victor Gadoury ⸱ Monaco 2023 Auction ⸱ 14 October 2023 ⸱ Monaco
Gadoury will hold its big auction sale on 14 October 2023. A special focus is on ancient coins, France, Italy and the USA. But even if your collecting interests lie elsewhere, do not miss out on studying this catalogue – it contains rarities from many countries across the globe.
