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Jun 29, 2018, 10:10 AM
Silver denarius of Augustus shows celestial event
A silver denarius of Caesar Augustus depicts the so-called Julian Star on the reverse. -
Jun 25, 2018, 12:00 PM
Only known gold coin for 1982 Dutch visit with Reagan
The only known example of this 1982 gold 50-gulden coin from the Netherlands, presented to celebrate foreign relations with America, is in Schulman’s auction. -
Jun 25, 2018, 12:00 PM
Sarawak coins turned into jewelry offered in auction
Jewelry made from 18 silver coins, most representing Sarawak, is offered in Mavin International’s July 14 and 15 auction in Singapore. -
Jun 25, 2018, 11:57 AM
Germany plans polymer ring €10 coin in 2019
Germany in 2019 will begin a series of circulating commemorative €10 coins featuring the ringed-bimetal/polymer coin with a theme of “Air Moves.” -
Jun 18, 2018, 16:54 PM
SS Central America findings include rare world gold
The wreck of the SS Central America includes a surprising number of world gold coins, like the finest known 1855-S sovereign from Australia. -
Jun 18, 2018, 10:08 AM
Canada issues coins with designs that might have been
Three coinage designs submitted to the Royal Canadian Mint in 1937 but were never adopted are finally being used on actual coins. -
Jun 18, 2018, 08:30 AM
San Marino honors painter Caravaggio with silver coin
San Marino celebrates the Baroque painter known as Caravaggio with a Proof 2018 silver €10 coin. -
Jun 15, 2018, 13:00 PM
Spanish emergency issue of 1809 made during war
One of three examples known of an 1809 silver 5-peseta coin of Gerona in Spain highlights Cayon Numismatica's July 3 auction. -
Jun 12, 2018, 10:10 AM
Patron saint of artillerymen on siege coin in auction
This 1578 silver 40-stuiver klippe, issued during the siege of Amsterdam, features a post-issue engraving of Saint Barbara. -
Jun 11, 2018, 08:24 AM
Poland circulating 5-zloty coin marks centennial
Poland marks the centennial of regaining its independence following World War I with a circulating commemorative 5-zloty coin. -
Jun 9, 2018, 08:00 AM
Dutch gold ducat has new design for 2018
The Royal Dutch Mint has updated the design for the 2018 annual gold ducat coins, which begin a four-year series noting past areas of influence of the coin. -
Jun 8, 2018, 09:58 AM
Swissmint continues 20-franc silver steamships series
Switzerland continues its series of silver coins depicting the nation’s famous steamships, with a 2018 coin for La Suisse, which was built in 1908. -
Jun 5, 2018, 10:13 AM
Rare Roman gold aurei lead bidding in Swiss sale
A trio of Roman gold aurei led bidding during Numismatica Ars Classica’s auction in Zurich, issued for some of the shortest-serving leaders of the Roman Empire. -
Jun 4, 2018, 08:30 AM
Greece unveils designs for commemorative €2 coins
Greece is issuing €2 coins honoring the anniversary of Greek annexation of a group of islands and the 75th anniversary of the death of poet Kostis Palamis. -
Jun 3, 2018, 08:34 AM
Portugal, Ireland swap euro coins to save money
Portugal swapped 2.1 million euros’ worth of €2 coins with Ireland for 1- and 2-cent coins in 2017. -
Jun 2, 2018, 09:22 AM
Tyrants of Tigris and Euphrates coming to Long Beach
Coins of the civilizations and rulers of the area watered by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers will be displayed during the Long Beach Expo June 14 to 16. -
Jun 1, 2018, 12:13 PM
Regulated gold coin brings $152,750 in Sedwick sale
A unique “regulated” gold coin, originally a 1741 Lima Mint gold 8-escudo piece in the cob style, realized $152,750, with 17.5 percent buyer’s fee.