World’s Fair of Money Convention Medal 2023
The 2023 World’s Fair of Money will have a special Convention Medal. Medallic artist Jamie Franki has designed a medal featuring what makes the conventions’s location Pittsburgh unique in the world.
Entries by Peter Terhorst
Pobjoy’s Glacier Series: Saturn
In 2023, Pobjoy Mint has started a six-coin series dedicated to the Antarctic glaciers. The fourth issue features the Saturn Glacier.
Thomas J. Uram to Become ANA’s 63rd President
Thomas J. Uram was elected the 63rd President of the American Numismatic Association. He will be sworn in at Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money. View the results for the new Board of Governors.
“Money Talks” – Understanding Leaders in the Collectibles Market
“Money Talks” is the new show of Stack’s Bowers Galleries proposing conversations with market makers and leaders within the world of rare collectibles and finance. Episode 3 features former CCG chairman Mark Salzberg. And season two is about to come.
Customs Repatriation to Greece Raises Questions
U.S. Customs recently confiscated fifty-one ancient coins and repatriated them to the Greek Government. But was this act really covered by the MOU with Greece? Peter Tompa gives coin collectors some advises.
Martin Hirsch Becomes the New Director of the Bavarian State Coin Collection
Martin Hirsch has worked at the Bavarian State Coin Collection in Munich for years, and now he has been appointed Director. Dr. Hirsch has a lot planned for his new role.
Künker, Osnabrück
Künker ⸱ Auctions 387-388 ⸱ 20-22 June 2023 ⸱ Osnabrück
A total of 1,800 lots were offered in Künker’s two public auction sales in June. The estimate amounted to 5.3m euros; the hammer price was 7.1m euros, about 34% more than the estimate. Here you can find the top ten results of Künker’s auctions 387 and 388.
Coin Dealer Italo Vecchi Charged with Grand Larceny
Coin dealer Italo Vecchi has been indicted in Manhattan for first-degree grand larceny as well as other felonies. The charges are related to the trial against Richard Beale and the forged provenance of what used to be the world’s most expensive ancient coin.
Our Who’s Who Is Here!
Our entire Who’s Who for numismatists and collectors is now available on our new website. This is another important step on our path towards transitioning from our old to the new site. And there is more!
2023 American Medal of the Year Award
In 2023, the American Medal of the Year award goes to a medallist who paid tribute to Ukraine and its president. Two other medals were chosen as finalists.
