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Oct 14, 2020, 10:00 AM
18th century Hungarian gold coin tells a pair of stories
by Jeff StarckAn 18th century Hungarian gold coin offers both the story of St. George and the legendary slaying of the dragon along with a Biblical scene of Jesus and his disciples in rough seas.Oct 14, 2020, 09:30 AMMarket Analysis: A powerful portrait of Emperor Nero on aureus
by Steve RoachThe representation of Nero found on this gold aureus, purchased for $25,000 at a September sale, gives an impression of power that marked the reign of the emperor.Oct 14, 2020, 08:30 AMRoyal Mint begins issuing Winnie the Pooh 50-penny with multiple designs
by Jeff StarckThe lovable Winnie the Pooh and his friends will make appearances on the Royal Mint's limited-edition 50-penny collector coins, three per year for 2020 through 2022, available in color or plain.Oct 13, 2020, 08:00 AMMarket Analysis: Curly-hair and a beard on Hadrian portrait
by Steve RoachA coin of Hadrian, whose appearance differed greatly from previous Roman emperors, was featured in a recent Classical Numismatic Group auction with a selling price of $6,000.Oct 12, 2020, 09:00 AMPandemic restrictions lead to January 2021 NYINC cancellation
by Larry JewettThe New York International Numismatic Convention that was scheduled for January 2021 is canceled, but auction companies expect to proceed with their sales.Oct 9, 2020, 18:00 PMMarket Analysis: Handsome Roman gold coins highlight sale
by Steve RoachClassic Numismatic Group's September auction provided a showcase for Imperial Roman gold coins that included well-documented examples that brought favorable sales results.Oct 9, 2020, 10:24 AMEuro residents offering views on future of small denomination coins
by Jeff StarckThe 1-cent and 2-cent coinage of the eurozone could be eliminated as the European Commission assesses their usefulness and seeks residents' opinions on the future status of the coins.Oct 9, 2020, 09:30 AMRoyal Mint launches new bullion coin technology for 2021
by Jeff StarckThe Royal Mint offers innovative security features on 2021 Britannia gold and silver coins, allowing visual authentication, to combat counterfeiting of its high demand bullion products.Oct 6, 2020, 08:00 AMRussian history lesson found in 1741 bronze medal in Sincona auction
by Jeff StarckA bronze medal to commemorate Russia's Elizabeth I and her ascension to the throne in 1741 serves as a portal to a lesson that reflects upon the times and her place in history.Oct 2, 2020, 13:00 PMRoyal Mint considers production stop on two denominations
by Jeff StarckUK circulating 2-penny and £2 coins will not be produced at the Royal Mint for the next 10 years, as a recent government audit finds an oversupply of the coins paired with falling demand.Sep 30, 2020, 16:44 PMSan Marino honors healthcare workers with €10 commem
by Jeff StarckProceeds from sales of Uncirculated copper-nickel €10 coins honoring the San Marino Institute for Social Security and its health services are donated to the institute to support its COVID-19 work.Sep 22, 2020, 09:00 AMHungarian sheepdog stands guard on face of new coin
by Jeff StarckKnown as the "mop dog," the komondor is featured on the second coin in the Hungarian Sheep and Hunting Dogs series, a Proof-like copper-nickel-zinc 2,000-forint coin.Sep 21, 2020, 12:00 PMDutch coins honor water pumping station centennial
by Jeff StarckA Royal Dutch Mint 2020 coin celebrates the centennial of a technological improvement that had a dramatic impact then and now on preserving Dutch land from floods.Sep 21, 2020, 11:00 AMSmall gold coin is big news from Royal Canadian Mint
by Jeff StarckThe latest Proof .999 fine gold $10 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint uses native gold and a native-inspired design by an Inuk artist, and is available individually, a first.Sep 21, 2020, 09:00 AMProlific mystery writer Agatha Christie celebrated on Royal Mint’s new coins
by Jeff StarckThe works of prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie are honored with a number of issues from the Royal Mint on the occasion of the British writer's 100th anniversary of first being published.Sep 20, 2020, 11:00 AMAustralian silver shipwreck series continues with ‘Zuytdorp’
by Jeff StarckThe RAM offers the third issue in its Shipwreck series of triangular 1-ounce .999 fine silver $1 coins, depicting the Dutch East India ship "Zuytdorp" that disappeared in 1712.Sep 19, 2020, 09:30 AMRare silver pattern coin for Madagascar coming to auction
by Jeff StarckA rare fantasy issue struck in London featuring the last monarch of the Kingdom of Madagascar can become part of a new collection when offered for sale in the Netherlands in October.Sep 18, 2020, 07:30 AMAncient silver denarius of Rome’s Octavian offered at auction
by Jeff StarckNumismatica Ars Classica offers a silver denarius, issued circa 19 to 18 B.C., from Rome's first emperor, in Extremely Fine condition at an October auction.Aug 31, 2020, 08:35 AMPerth Mint focuses on native marsupial for silver dollar
by Jeff StarckThe quokka, known as "the world's happiest animal," has more to smile about now that the Perth Mint is featuring the marsupial on a 1-ounce .9999 fine silver dollar.NEWS-
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