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Jun 25, 2019, 08:38 AM
Market Analysis: Provenance matters for ancient coins
Few ancient Greek coins are as impressive as this often published large dekadrachm struck in Sicily during the First Punic War, which CNG sold for $66,000 May 29. -
Jun 23, 2019, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: Classics stand out at CNG’s Auction 111
A documented ownership history is especially valued for ancient coins and this ancient Greek coin has a magnificent one. -
Jun 21, 2019, 12:27 PM
Silver medal celebrates British support of America
A silver medal from 1766 celebrates the repeal of the Stamp Act against the American Colonies. The medal realized $1,800 hammer price in a June 5 auction. -
Jun 18, 2019, 16:15 PM
Monnaie de Paris marks D-Day with several 2019 commemoratives
To mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Monnaie de Paris has issued five 2019 coins, including two minted from “fairmined” gold. -
Jun 14, 2019, 17:03 PM
Gold pattern coins from 1950s soar during May 23 Swiss auction
Switzerland has a long reputation as a safe haven for gold, with several well-known Swiss gold products available to investors. -
Jun 7, 2019, 08:14 AM
Pobjoy issues colorful D-Day 50 pence coin
The Pobjoy Mint and Gibraltar partner to issue a colorful 2019 copper-nickel 50-penny coin to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. -
Jun 7, 2019, 07:40 AM
Before Wright Brothers, two others rose to fame
A 19th century restrike of a 1783 silver medal honoring the Montgolfier brothers realized $654.50 during a recent auction. -
Jun 3, 2019, 05:15 AM
Canada releases two D-Day $2 coins into circulation
Canada marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day with two circulating commemorative 2019 $2 coins, one with color added to enhance the details. -
Jun 2, 2019, 05:00 AM
Gold, bronze coins honor Roman military victories
Two coins issued about a century apart in ancient Rome, sold during Leu Numismatik’s May 25 auction in Zurich, offer insights on their tumultuous times. -
May 31, 2019, 05:30 AM
Estonia’s new €2 highlights nation's song festival
Estonia's new 2019 circulating commemorative €2 coin has a special design to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the nation’s Song Festival. -
May 29, 2019, 04:00 AM
Palau issues 2019 Dragonfish gilded silver coin
A new 2-ounce gold-plated silver $10 coin from Palau showcases the golden arowana, or dragonfish. -
May 28, 2019, 03:00 AM
Japan releasing circulating coin for new ruler
Japan is issuing new coins to celebrate the new emperor. The circulating 500-yen coin is due for release in October. -
May 27, 2019, 05:00 AM
Gaming counters feature the monarchs of England
36 gaming counters, three duplicates, and their silver box are offered in a London auction lot June 12. Made circa 1632, the pieces show monarchs of England. -
May 24, 2019, 07:45 AM
Royal Mint issues commemorative for royal birth
The Royal Mint's 2019 silver penny marks the birth year of Archie of Sussex, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry and Meghan Markle). -
May 21, 2019, 05:16 AM
Crisis in 1620s leads to debased coins in Germany
A rare 1623 silver reichstaler of Solms was issued during the Kipper und Wipper period of economic duress in the Holy Roman Empire. -
May 20, 2019, 04:30 AM
Switzerland issues coin celebrating lunar connection
Switzerland has issued a 2019 .835 fine silver 20-franc coin celebrating its involvement with a solar wind experiment in the Apollo 11 moon landing. -
May 19, 2019, 05:00 AM
Canada celebrates St. Lawrence Seaway on coin
Canada’s 2019 Proof .9999 fine silver $30 coin marks the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway. -
May 13, 2019, 05:30 AM
Abstract art appears on an ancient coin
An imitation silver tetradrachm from a Celtic tribe along the Danube River features a very abstract design. -
May 10, 2019, 08:37 AM
Alexander the Great gold stater in CNG May auction
A gold stater of Tarsus struck for Alexander the Great is an example of the first type of his gold staters ever issued. -
May 6, 2019, 02:00 AM
French Mint releases coins to raise Notre Dame funds
Three 2019 precious metal coins from the Monnaie de Paris will raise funds for reconstructing Paris’ fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedral.
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