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Money Talks – Art, Society & Power - CoinsWeekly %
On August 9, a new exhibition will open its doors at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. “Money Talks: Art, Society & Power” delves into the complex, tense and often humorous relationship between art, money and society.
More Than 2,000 Medieval Denarii Discovered in Czechia
During a period of political instability in the Bohemian states, an unknown person hid a large number of coins near the present-day town of Kutná Hora. It took 900 years for the treasure to be unearthed: a woman out for a walk found some coins on a freshly ploughed field and immediately contacted the authorities. What she found is described by experts as one of the country’s most important coin hoards of the last 10 years.
The Secret of the Success of State Quarters, UNESCO Coins and Federal State Series
Almost exactly a quarter of a century ago, in the spring of 1999, the USA experienced a downright numismatic revolution. The State Quarters Program issued by the United States Mint presented all 50 federal states. Every coin had an individual design representing a specific state. This creative approach attracted millions of people and caused numerous citizens to catch the numismatic bug.
The Perth Mint Celebrates with Cake for 125th Birthday – and a Special Sovereign Coin - CoinsWeekly %
Estimated price: 300 EURSeleukid Kingdom, Demetrios II Nikator. AR Tetradrachm, 14.31 g. - 27.79 mm. First reign,Auction 1776 Estimated price: 420 EURPtolemaic Kings of Egypt. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, 51-30 BC. AE. 15.05 g. 26.29 mm. Alexandria.Auction 17101 Estimated price: 2800 EURIonia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Archepolis, son of Themistokles, AR, Drachm. 3.95 g. - 19.04 mm. ★ EXTREMELY RARE DRACHM ★Auction 17211 Estimated price: 240 EURIonia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Themistokles, ca. 465-459 BC.
Monnaie de Paris Faces Criticism from Enthusiastic Collectors
by Sebastian Wieschowski, translated by Maike Meßmann As athletes around the world prepare to deliver top performances at the Olympic Games, the Monnaie de Paris – France’s prestigious mint – has disqualified itself in the eyes of many collectors for unsporting behaviour. The mint is facing an extreme backlash. What happened? The reason for the outcry is the recent release of a new 2-euro commemorative coin for the 2024 Olympics.
For Railroad Fans: The Suram Tunnel
Railroad history is linked to numismatics in many ways. Fascinating large-scale projects were often celebrated with medals and commemorative coins. Our example takes us to Georgia, where a tunnel has reduced the gradient of the Transcaucasus Railway since 1890. A medal that will be offered for auction on 18 June 2024 by Künker commemorates the opening of the Suram Tunnel. Many collectors are fascinated by coins and medals that focus on the topic of the railroad.
A Commemorative Coin Celebrating the Completion of Austria’s Southern Railway
Commemorative coins were a rare phenomenon in the 19th century. During the first 25 years of Emperor Franz Joseph’s reign, there were only two occasions that he honored with a commemorative coin: his wedding to “Sisi” and the completion of the Austrian Southern Railway (Vollendung der Oesterreichischen Südbahn) in 1857. All the contemporaries who came to know about this commemorative coin in 1857 were well aware of how important this project was to the Habsburg empire.
The Olympic Games That Are No Longer Recognized
On 18 June 2024, the Künker auction house in Osnabrück will offer a ‘gold’ medal from the 1906 Olympics in Athens, of which probably only 78 specimens were produced. As was customary at the time, the medal is of course not made of pure gold, but gilded silver. Interestingly enough, the 1906 Olympics do not appear on the IOC’s list of Games. We explain why these Olympic Games are no longer recognized as such.
ROMA Numismatics to Close on 24 May 2024
Estimated price: 20,000 CHFPoseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Stater.LEU Numismatic Auction 1510 Estimated price: 25,000 CHFDerrones. Circa 480-465 BC. AR Tetrastater or Dodekadrachm.LEU Numismatic Auction 1540 Estimated price: 25,000 CHFUncertain Ionia. Circa 650-600 BC. EL Stater.LEU Numismatic Auction 1593 Estimated price: 10,000 CHFTigranes the Younger. 77-66 BC. AR Tetradrachm.LEU Numismatic Auction 15128 Estimated price: 50,000 CHFBar Kokhba Revolt. 132-135 CE.
NGC Promotes Ben Wengel to Senior Vice President of World Coin Grading
Estimated price: 20,000 CHFPoseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Stater.LEU Numismatic Auction 1510 Estimated price: 25,000 CHFDerrones. Circa 480-465 BC. AR Tetrastater or Dodekadrachm.LEU Numismatic Auction 1540 Estimated price: 25,000 CHFUncertain Ionia. Circa 650-600 BC. EL Stater.LEU Numismatic Auction 1593 Estimated price: 10,000 CHFTigranes the Younger. 77-66 BC. AR Tetradrachm.LEU Numismatic Auction 15128 Estimated price: 50,000 CHFBar Kokhba Revolt. 132-135 CE.
National Museum of Denmark Acquires Seven Coins of the Bruun Collection
After being safeguarded for a century, the highly important Bruun Collection is scheduled to be sold in a series of auctions by Stack’s Bowers Galleries commencing in autumn 2024 (click here to read the report on the sale). Now the National Museum of Denmark has used its right of first refusal to buy seven unique coins from the coin collection of the butter merchant Lars Emil Bruun before the pieces come under the hammer.
The Naseby Cup – Coins and Medals of the English Civil War - CoinsWeekly %
The Naseby Cup is a Victorian vessel of extraordinary numismatic importance, as many incredibly rare coins from the English Civil war are integrated into it. A publication on the cup and its coins will soon be available. One of the most exceptional numismatic objects in the world, the Naseby Cup in the Yale University Art Gallery was commissioned by John and Mary Frances Fitzgerald, Lord and Lady of the Manor at Naseby, in Northamptonshire, England.
Washington University Presents Seven Numismatic Exhibits
Starting price: 50,000 €Marcus Iunius Brutus and Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, Aureus (8.23 g), 42 BC. Near extremely fine, very rare, only one of very few examples known on the market.12th Rhenumis Auction103 Starting price: 3,500 €Ducat (3,42g), 1644, Clemens August, Fb. 833, a little bit wavy, VF-XF.12th Rhenumis Auction248 Starting price: 18,000 €20 Mark, 1913, Otto, very small scratches, VF-XF, PRF. J. 200.
Are Things Becoming Too Colourful? France and Portugal Issue 2-Euro Colour Coins
By Sebastian Wieschowski, translated by Anna Velten Colour coins are a controversial topic within the numismatic world.
Outstanding Women in Silver and a Break for 5-Euro Coins: Germany’s 2025 Commemorative Coin Programme
In 2025, several important events and figures will be honoured with German commemorative coins. Among them are the celebrations of the German city of Chemnitz being chosen as the European Capital of Culture and the 75th anniversary of the Berlinale film festival. In addition, a series dedicated to outstanding women will be issued. Several coin series, including series on social and cultural topics as well as on masterworks of German literature, will be continued or introduced.
When Is a Currency Launch – Not a Currency Launch? - CoinsWeekly %
by Michael Alexander In an era when it can be far too easy to disseminate false information to the world in an instant, Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre explores the ease and dangers of social media and the consequences of not following simple rules to verify information covering a subject as important as a currency union – least of all money in general.
A War Fought with Unusual Weapons: How Prussia Used Finance and Politics to Force the Habsburg Hereditary Lands Out of the German Confederation
Ever since the French Revolution, at the very latest, the European bourgeoisie had been dreaming of the nation-state. The problem was that the old order was by no means organized in such a way as to align with this concept. Germany, for example, was defined by language and culture. But how did the Habsburg hereditary lands fit into this? After all, the emperor had been a Habsburg for centuries.
Coins and Medals of the Popes: Representatives of the Catholic Church
On 18 March 2024, the Künker auction house will offer a special collection with coins and medals of the popes. Ever since the late 16th century, these issues probably served the main purpose of promoting the Catholic Church’s policies throughout the world on behalf of its supreme leader. The fact that these coins could also be used for payment purposes seems to have been overshadowed by their main objective.
Collection of British Celtic Coins Accessible Online
A collection of over 200 coins from over 200 years of Celtic British history is now available to a worldwide audience. The last time the coins held in The Hunterian, the University of Glasgow’s museum, were catalogued in any form was nearly 120 years ago. Now thanks to the efforts of a group of student volunteers studying at the University’s College of Art & Humanities, coins from different British tribes and featuring a range of designs have been digitally catalogued.
The Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award 2023
The winner of the 2023 Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award for the best medal shown at FIDEM featuring a Judaic or biblical theme was Hanna Jelonek for her homage to “The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising” by sculptor Nathan Rapoport, installed in Warsaw and Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. The medal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, led by the youthful Mordecai Anielewicz, who is portrayed by Jelonek and Rapoport as a more mature man.
A Coin on a Coin: Luxembourg to Resurrect the “Feierstëppler”
by Sebastian Wieschowski, translated by Maike Meßmann Today, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is mainly known as a centre of the finance industry, as the seat of numerous European institutions and the correspondingly multi-cultural atmosphere, and for its picturesque nature and landscape. Many historic sites attract tourists, including castles and medieval city centres. Luxembourg City, the country’s capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved fortress.
The History and Coinage of Lycia
by Johannes Nollé Lycia is the westernmost and also the most fascinating landscape of southern Asia Minor. It is a peninsula that extends into the eastern Mediterranean and is framed by the Lycian Sea to the west and the Pamphylian Sea to the east.
Life in the Roman Army: An Exhibition of the British Museum
A major new exhibition at the British Museum will look at what it was like to be in one of the most elite fighting forces of all time. Legion: life in the Roman army explores the reality of daily life for the men, women and children who were part of the machine which allowed Rome to master its vast empire.
Imperial Impressions – New Exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna - CoinsWeekly %
The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is dedicating the exhibition “Imperial Impressions. The Emperors and their Court Artists” to the medal as an artform. The artists represented in the show, such as Leone Leoni and Antonio Abondio, were active at the Habsburg courts and residences and at ease in many disciplines of the arts. They would, for example, have worked as architects, but also created paintings, sculptures, goldsmithery and more.
The St. Croix Collection of Baktrian Seals
Beginning with Electronic Auction 555, Classical Numismatic Group will be offering a fabulous and highly important collection of Baktrian seals from the St. Croix Collection. This collection, formed over a lifetime, includes more than 130 seals with a wide variety of types cataloged by Sarianidi number.
Beware of This Scam! These Euro Error Coins Are Not Error Coins
by numiscontrol The purpose of the minting process is to give a coin a permanent shape and design. Of course, nothing can last forever, but a coin’s design is supposed to be clearly visible for as long as possible. This means that coins must be able to endure quite a lot to prevent them from looking unattractive or even being replaced after a short time. Therefore, mints have experimented with various metals and tools for centuries.
ACCG Introduces Their New Executive Director
The Ancient Coin Collectors Guild is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Twitchell as Executive Director. Twitchell replaces Peter Tompa, who will remain active on the ACCG Board of Directors. Twitchell, a resident of New Orleans, has been an ancient coin collector for 25 years. He also brings extensive nonprofit experience to the position, having served as Executive Director of the Committee for a Better New Orleans for sixteen years.
Peter K. Tompa Appointed as New IAPN Executive Director
Peter K. Tompa has accepted the position of IAPN’s Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. He succeeds long-time IAPN Executive Director, Jean-Luc Van der Schueren. Previously and going forward, Tompa has acted as the IAPN’s outside legal counsel, advocating for fair treatment for the micro and small businesses of the numismatic trade before government regulators. He has practiced cultural property law since the 1990’s and has written and lectured extensively about the subject.
Coins from the Era of Marius and Sulla Discovered in Tuscany
by Lisa Scheffert, translated by Maike Meßmann When walking through a recently deforested area near Livorno, Italy, in November 2021, an archaeologist found silver coins on the ground. He quickly realised how important this find was and informed the relevant authorities. Excavations ensued and revealed that there was a total of 175 denarii, which had been hidden in a ceramic vessel.
Interview: News From the World Money Fair
Actually, there is no need to introduce the World Money Fair. Over the past years, the international leader in the world of numismatic fairs has developed into a truly unique event with a concept that is unmatched by any other coin fair. While traditional events are mostly attended by insiders, the World Money Fair succeeds time and again in attracting crowds of people who are not yet collectors themselves but want to know more about the subject of coins.
NYINC: The Favourite of All Those Who Love Ancient Coins
Starting price: 400 CHFCORINTHIA. Corinth. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Stater.Astarte web auction 261 Starting price: 350 CHFIONIA. Phokaia. Circa 478-387 BC. EL Hekte.Astarte web auction 275 Starting price: 1000 CHFLycia. Patara. C. 400 BC. AR Hemidrachm. the second known example.Astarte web auction 2108 Starting price: 300 CHFCILICIA. Nagidos. Circa 420-385 BC. AR Stater.Astarte web auction 2121 Starting price: 350 CHFEGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan, 98-117. AE Drachm.
The Last Coin of the Pobjoy Mint
Starting price: 400 CHFCORINTHIA. Corinth. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Stater.Astarte web auction 261 Starting price: 350 CHFIONIA. Phokaia. Circa 478-387 BC. EL Hekte.Astarte web auction 275 Starting price: 1000 CHFLycia. Patara. C. 400 BC. AR Hemidrachm. the second known example.Astarte web auction 2108 Starting price: 300 CHFCILICIA. Nagidos. Circa 420-385 BC. AR Stater.Astarte web auction 2121 Starting price: 350 CHFEGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan, 98-117. AE Drachm.
Baldrs Horse: Detectorist Makes “Find of the Century” in Norway
By Anniken Celine Berger, Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger, translated by John Smestad Moore On the Norwegian island of Rennesøy, a metal detectorist recently discovered nine coin-like gold pendants engraved with rare horse symbols, along with ten gold beads and three gold rings. The find weighs just over 100 grams. “This is the find of the century in Norway.
The First Error Coins from Croatia
by numiscontrol, translated by Maike Meßmann It did not take long from Croatia’s introduction of the Euro on 1 January 2023 for the first Croatian euro coins to be found in Central European circulation money. I discovered the first Croatian cent coins when I received small change in late January at the Berlin Central Station. Other shops that I regularly check out to look for foreign cent and euro coins also had Croatian pieces by that time.
Lars O. Lagerqvist (1929-2023)
By Marie-Astrid Voisin Pelsdonk A good friend of the art of the medal, my mentor, the FIDEM Honorary President, Lars O. Lagerqvist passed away on 25th October 2023 at the age of 94. Lars started at the Royal Coin Cabinet in 1951, became a curator between 1959–62. He worked as a librarian at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between 1962–1963.
The Zurich International Coin Fair 2023
By Ursula Kampmann, translated by Anna Velten Rarely had there been such large crowds before: when the 51st coin fair opened its doors, visitors were queuing to get inside. The 20-Franc “Swiss Shooting Sport Federation” in High Relief The reason for this was the announcement of a major special sale by Swissmint.
Medieval Money, Merchants, and Morality
Estimate: CHF 15’000Salvator Mundi MedalRapp Auctions for Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders1097 Estimate: CHF 12’000Coronation Medal 1830, Coronation of Franz I King of HungaryRapp Auctions for Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders1093 Estimate: CHF 15’000Thaler Albrecht Wallenstein 1632Rapp Auctions for Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders1090 Estimate: CHF 10’000Elizabeth I (1558–1603), A fantastic rarity in British numismatics, minted during the famous Queen’s late years; of outstanding rarity.Rapp...
Important Volumes on Ancient Numismatics Will Soon Be Freely Available Online
Estimate: CHF 15’000Salvator Mundi MedalRapp Auctions for Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders1097 Estimate: CHF 12’000Coronation Medal 1830, Coronation of Franz I King of HungaryRapp Auctions for Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders1093 Estimate: CHF 15’000Thaler Albrecht Wallenstein 1632Rapp Auctions for Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders1090 Estimate: CHF 10’000Elizabeth I (1558–1603), A fantastic rarity in British numismatics, minted during the famous Queen’s late years; of outstanding rarity.Rapp...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Launches Coin Resource Center
Starting price: $10,000Russia: Moldavia & Wallachia. Catherine II silver Pattern 2 Para - 3 Kopecks 1773 UNC Details (Obverse Spot Removed) NGCWorld & Ancient Coins Platinum Session & Signature Auction111002 Starting price: $10,000Palestine: British Mandate Proof 100 Mils 1931 PR63 PCGSWorld & Ancient Coins Platinum Session & Signature Auction129001 Starting price: $12,500SICILY. Syracuse. Time of Dionysius I (405-370 BC). AR decadrachm.
CAC Grading Service Begins Full Operations
CAC was previously known mainly for the evaluation of high-grade coins already certified by other grading services with their well-known green stickers. After a test phase, CAC has now fully launched as its own grading service. Nearly 50,000 coins were certified since June 2023. Officials of CAC Grading, LLC say their “soft launch” of rare coin authentication, grading, and certification operations that began in mid-June went well and full operations begun Monday, October 2, 2023.
An Introduction to Axumite Coinage
By Nick Vaneerdewegh and Lars Rutten With the collection of Dr. Stephan Coffman, a highly significant ensemble of coins from the great ancient African kingdom of Axum is sold at Leu Numismatik. Learn more about the history of Axum and the often disregarded Axumite Coinage in this detailed article. According to Manichean literature, the great prophet Mani, living in the 3rd century AD, claimed that four great empires ruled the world: Rome, Persia, China, and Axum.
Künker - CoinsWeekly
Estimated price: 30000 EURGreece, Corfu. Venetian administration, 1710-1721. Gold medal in the weight 15 Ducats 1716, on the defense of Corfu (Kerkyra). Of the highest rarity. Extremely fine.Fall Auction Sales 391-394257 Estimated price: 25000 EUREngland. William III, 1694-1702. 5 Guineas 1701, London. Very rare, especially in this condition. Magnificant lustre. AU-Unc.Fall Auction Sales 391-394266 Estimated price: 10000 EURMontenegro. Nikolaus I. 100 Perpera 1910. Vienna mint.
How Two Fraudsters Almost Changed England’s History
Estimate: £60,000-80,000Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, gold stater, c. 302 BCAuction 124 - Important Greek Coins25 Estimate: £100,000-150,000Sicily, Kamarina, didrachm, c. 410 BC, signed by HYLAuction 124 - Important Greek Coins83 Estimate: £170,000-200,000Sicily, Katana, tetradrachm, c. 405 BC, signed by HerakleidasAuction 124 - Important Greek Coins90 Estimate: £400,000-600,000Sicily, Naxos, tetradrachm, c.
Red Alert at the British Museum
by Björn Schöpe, translated by Maike Meßmann The nightmare of any museum turned into reality for the British Museum: thousands of objects have disappeared – no one knows the exact figure. It appears that most of them had not been properly catalogued and were flogged off online.
2023 World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh
Less than 5 minutes away, mints and wholesalers meet in the lobby of the Westin Hotel. Around the venue there are many modern hotels offering all the comforts you could need.
How Not To Handle a Gold Transport
by Björn Schöpe, translated by Maike Meßmann When transporting gold coins worth about 1 million euros, usually, this happens in compliance with strict security regulations. Mints tend to adhere to these standards when they supply wholesalers around the world. But when the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) made a penny-wise and pound-foolish decision, it turned out to be a big mistake. Advertising Leaflets or Gold Coins?
Customs Repatriation to Greece Raises Questions
While Customs officials claim the coins were “stolen” from Greece in a video of the event, other statements pointing to a “lack of documentation” instead suggest that the coins were seized from American citizens based on import restrictions that implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Greece.
International Conference on Islamic Numismatics
Starting price: € 5.000,-Augustus. Denar, Spain Rv: Zephyrus above Capricorno116th Auction 15-17 June 2023115 Starting price: € 3.000,-Nero, Roma 65 n.Chr. Rv: ROMA con Victoriola116th Auction 15-17 June 2023128 Starting price: € 15.000,-Byzanz. Alexandros Solidus Constantinopel 912/13 RR116th Auction 15-17 June 2023236 Starting price: € 14.000,-Saxonia. Friedrich August I.
Panticapaeum Stater Most Expensive Ancient Coin
A gold stater from the city of Panticapaeum, in present-day Crimea, has become the most expensive ancient coin ever sold at auction. 5,390,000 CHF For a Panticapaeum Stater Sold by rare coin dealer Numismatica Ars Classica at an auction in Switzerland, the coin reached a record 5,390,000 CHF (equivalent to approximately $6 million). The record sale has been attributed to the coin’s rarity and extraordinary beauty.
Rich and Poor in Early Tudor England
Starting price: € 5.000,-Augustus. Denar, Spain Rv: Zephyrus above Capricorno116th Auction 15-17 June 2023115 Starting price: € 3.000,-Nero, Roma 65 n.Chr. Rv: ROMA con Victoriola116th Auction 15-17 June 2023128 Starting price: € 15.000,-Byzanz. Alexandros Solidus Constantinopel 912/13 RR116th Auction 15-17 June 2023236 Starting price: € 14.000,-Saxonia. Friedrich August I.
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