Tag: numismatics
$2.5 million sale for early US coin found in Amsterdam cabinet
Bearing just the letters NE and the Latin numerals III, this silver threepence is hardly sophisticated but it’s a hidden gem and collectors had waited for decades for a chance to buy one. Find out more here.
2024-11-20
Hidden coin hoard auctions for £12.5 million
The coin world has waited a century to get their hands on the best collection of Scandinavian coins in the world. It was bound to be a big sale, but just how big has it been?
2024-09-18
Record $0.96 million sale for Charles II coin
A Charles II “Petition” Crown realised $960,000 at auction in January. The sale was a record for the coin type and for any British silver coin. This is the 360th […]
2024-01-31
The coin that sent a chilling message
A rare penny minted in 1066 following the Battle of Hastings is set to be auctioned next month. The coin carries the message “William rules as king” and provides a […]
2023-11-14
World’s most valuable coin, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, up for auction
The world’s most valuable coin, a 1794 ‘Flowing Hair’ Silver Dollar, will be offered for sale next month by Legend Auctions in the U.S. The historic coin is believed by […]
2020-09-10
D. Brent Pogue Collection brings further $15 million at Stack’s Bowers
The fifth auction of coins from the legendary D. Brent Pogue Collection skyrocketed to a total of more than $15 million at Stack’s Bowers Galleries in Santa Ana last week. […]
2020-03-23
‘Legendary’ 1804 Silver Dollar to auction at Stack’s Bowers Galleries
An incredibly rare 1804 silver dollar regarded as “the King of American Coins” could sell for more than $1 million when it goes up for auction next month. The coin […]
2020-02-25
Legendary 1854-S ‘Half Eagle’ gold coin set for multi-million dollar auction
An ultra-rare U.S $5 coin minted during the California Gold Rush is set to sell for millions when it goes up for auction in Baltimore next month. The legendary 1854-S […]
2020-02-20
American Revolution coin worth $100,000 found in French flea market for 50 cents
A highly rare American Revolution coin worth almost $100,000 has been discovered for just 50 cents at a flea market in France, according to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). The […]