Louis XIII, Dix Louis 1640: From the Royal Mint to a pendant and back again
12 June 2026
Louis XIII, Dix Louis 1640: From the Royal Mint to a pendant and back again
A 10-Louis d’or from 1640: originally a royal coin, then a wedding pendant, now restored. A numismatic masterpiece, now on offer at Sixbid.
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Gold, Remembrance and Gallop: The Gold Coin of the Golden Horse Amazons Series in the Context of the Steigenberger Family
11 June 2026
Gold, Remembrance and Gallop: The Gold Coin of the Golden Horse Amazons Series in the Context of the Steigenberger Family
An ounce of gold as a trophy: The Golden Horse Amazons Series honours Albert Steigenberger and brings together horse racing, family remembrance and numismatics.
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Patrick McBride
9 June 2026
Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people.
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Antiquarianism and Numismatics
9 June 2026
Antiquarianism and Numismatics
From May 29 to July 28, a fascinating exhibition is on view at the University Museum in Toruń, Poland.
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The Imperial Collection
2 June 2026
The Imperial Collection
On 23 June 2026, the first part of the Hohenzollern coin collection will be auctioned. A fascinating glimpse into the world and personality of Emperor Wilhelm I.
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The Short-Whiskered Dragon
2 June 2026
The Short-Whiskered Dragon
Estimated at $2 million, this exceptionally rare 1911 pattern coin from the Tientsin Mint reflects a pivotal moment in Chinese history, marking a nation in transition.
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What is a cut bid?
2 June 2026
What is a cut bid?
Today, many people have forgotten that, just a few decades ago, bidding was an art form. Here, you can learn about the psychological tricks that were used in bidding.
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Why visit MIF?
19 May 2026
Why visit MIF?
Andrea Pancheri travelled to Maastricht to attend the MIF. Here she shares her impressions and the participants’ reactions to the dedicated coin section planned for 2027.
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Tokyo International Coin Convention (TICC) 2026
19 May 2026
Tokyo International Coin Convention (TICC) 2026
The Tokyo International Coin Convention takes place every year at the start of Golden Week. It is the most important event for classical numismatics in Japan. Ursula Kampmann attended the event.
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