Sometimes it takes a look outside the box to get some inspiration for how the coin show of the future might look like. The TICC in Japan certainly has some fresh ideas to offer. Ursula Kampmann reports on what she experienced in Tokyo.
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio ⸱ April 2023 Hong Kong Auction ⸱ 26th April 2023 ⸱ Hong Kong
Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night presented 253 lots comprising some of the most important and elusive coins within the realm of Chinese numismatics. A staggering 28 lots realized prices surpassing the six-figure mark.
Kenneth Bressett’s memoir “A Penny Saved” celebrates the life of Bressett’s mentor, hobby legend Richard S. Yeo and author of the “Red Book”. Joel J. Orosz explains what numismatics owes both of them.
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. ⸱ Auction 434 ⸱ 27-28 April 2023 ⸱ Frankfurt
In their 434th Auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. offered two collections of ancient coins which were very well bid for. Particular interest saw coins from the Habsburg monarchy.
The Royal Numismatic Society is looking for two students or early career professionals to give a lecture to its members in February 2024. As this will take place over Zoom everybody from all over the world is encouraged to submit a proposal soon!
Nomos AG ⸱ Nomos 26-28 ⸱ 21-22 May 2023 ⸱ Zurich
Nomos Auction 26 is devoted solely to Greek silver fractions. Sale 27 features selections from the Eidswick Collection, while the last catalogue, 28, covers the whole antiquity, as Alan Walker explains presenting some particularly interesting items.
Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 538 ⸱ 10 May 2023 ⸱ Online
CNG’s Electronic Auction 538 includes 992 lots. The sale features the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection with a variety of wonderful ancient and modern issues depicting river gods.
Gabriele Sturm illustrates how courageous heroines from children’s and young adult literature are depicted on modern coins.
In 2023, Croatia will become the youngest member of the euro zone. The themes of Croatia’s euro coins have already been chosen – and one of them has stirred up controversy. Let’s find out how Croatia presents itself to Europe on its new coins.
Marianne represents France as a female national allegory. Gabriele Sturm explores how she is depicted on French coins. Part 1 covers the time period until the end of the Third Republic.
