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Mar 16, 2023, 09:45 AM
Exhibition displays projection of power by the Tudor dynasty
A recent Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit centered on the Tudor dynasty of England included numismatic objects that clearly depict the ruling family's desire to portray their absolute power. -
Mar 15, 2023, 10:13 AM
Pobjoy issues King Tut silver bullion coin for Sierra Leone
The Pobjoy Mint is commemorating the centennial of the opening of King Tut's tomb by offering a “Reverse Frosted” 1-ounce silver dollar bullion coin in the name of the nation of Sierra Leone. -
Mar 14, 2023, 10:08 AM
Dealer launches new historic coin subscription service
Affordable ancient and classical world coins will be offered through a new subscription service being made available to give collectors an opportunity to learn more while adding to their collection. -
Mar 12, 2023, 09:15 AM
New Burdette book explores into 1940s Saudi gold
Roger W. Burdette has written a new book that delves into the role of gold in international monetary affairs with a focus on the relationship between the U.S. and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. -
Mar 11, 2023, 09:41 AM
Bronze medal celebrates life of David Ben-Gurion
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame commissioned creation of a limited-edition bronze medals featuring David Ben-Gurion in honor of the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence. -
Mar 7, 2023, 08:00 AM
Eid Mar denarius offered in two-coin auction
An EID Mar silver denarius and a bronze coin of Cleopatra VII will be the sole offerings in a sales by Danish firm Bruun Rasmussen held, fittingly, during the Ides of March. -
Feb 23, 2023, 09:30 AM
International specialists to meet in Santo Domingo
Researchers and experts in Latin American numismatics will gather in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, this summer for the fourth International Convention of Historians and Numismatists. -
Feb 21, 2023, 09:30 AM
Niue showcases a colorful parrot on Proof silver dollar
Colorful plumage adds attraction to a Proof 2023 .999 fine silver dollar from Niue that celebrates the eastern rosella parrot and uses artwork captured from a comprehensive book of Australian birds. -
Feb 16, 2023, 09:38 AM
Royal Mint's third dies trials auction includes final Queen Elizabeth II items
The Royal Mint is hosting its third auction of unique dies trial pieces Feb. 19, its first auction with pieces featuring an effigy of King Charles III offered alongside those depicting the late Queen Elizabeth II. -
Feb 6, 2023, 08:29 AM
Mercenary money of Livonia sells in Stack’s Bowers auction
One of the few remaining examples of coins authorized for military payment in a 16th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth conflict sold in a recent Stack's Bowers Galleries auction for $57,600. -
Feb 5, 2023, 11:00 AM
Adelaide Assay Office gold ingot sells for $540,000
A gold ingot dating from the 1850s period of Australian gold exploration found its way to a Heritage auction in conjunction with the New York International Numismatic Convention and drew $540,000. -
Feb 2, 2023, 08:30 AM
Vaccine developer honored on new £2 from Royal Mint
Four £2 coins of various metal composition from the Royal Mint are tribute to the contributions to science of Edward Jenner, particularly immunology, on the 200th anniversary of his death. -
Feb 1, 2023, 10:00 AM
Germany to issue €11 coin in 2024 honoring sports event
Germany's commemorative coin plan for 2024 will, among many other subjects, celebrate hosting the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 with an unusual denomination tied to the sport. -
Jan 31, 2023, 10:23 AM
Tokelau issues coins for Queen Elizabeth II coronation anniversary
In honor of the 70th anniversary of the coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Tokelau is issuing a trio of Proof coins in gold and silver encapsulated in a luxury presentation case. -
Jan 30, 2023, 10:00 AM
African animal mask series starts with elephant coin
The first subject for a 2023 coin in the Pobjoy Mint series of African Animal Masks virenium$1 coins for Sierra Leone is an elephant, with subsequent coins to continue the tribute to wild beasts. -
Jan 26, 2023, 08:15 AM
Royal Mint unveils King Charles III 2023 Britannia bullion coins
The first Britannia bullion coins featuring King Charles III are in stock at the Royal Mint; they keep the same Philip Nathan Britannia, trident in hand, design for the reverse, with several visible security devices. -
Jan 16, 2023, 09:00 AM
Canada’s mint uses transitional effigy on first coin of 2023
The RCM's transitional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II includes the dates 1952 and 2022, for use until a likeness of King Charles III is approved; the Proof 2023 silver dollar is among the first using the design. -
Jan 14, 2023, 21:23 PM
Design backwards on reverse of 2022 Niue coin
APMEX sold a small number of 2022 Lady and the Tramp 1-ounce .999 fine silver $2 coins for Niue having a mirror-image of the intended design on the coin's reverse, the result of an improperly made die. -
Jan 14, 2023, 21:23 PM
Unique gold 10 aurei of Diocletian tops $2 million in sale
A gold 10-aurei medallion circa A.D. 294 was an early highlight of a January sale by Classical Numismatic Group with the Diocletian object topping 2 million dollars after the buyer's fee. -
Jan 7, 2023, 08:00 AM
January ancient coin sale to benefit ANS move
Classical Numismatic Group is conducting an auction ending Jan. 18 of 335 lots of ancient coins and weights donated by noted expert and author David Hendin and ANS Chairman Michael Beall.
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