Understanding historical coinage
25 March 2026
Understanding historical coinage
How were historical coins made? Discover hammer minting, its key features, and how strike quality influences the value of ancient and medieval coins today.
Read more
Selling coins and the age-old question: How do I get the most for my coins?
17 March 2026
Selling coins and the age-old question: How do I get the most for my coins?
Consigning items for auction requires choosing the right auction house—one that gives the collection proper attention and reaches the right buyers. Commission is often a secondary consideration.
Read more
What is provenance?
10 March 2026
What is provenance?
Provenance is important, as any coin dealer will tell you today. But Ursula Kampmann explains who this is important for, why, and what it actually is.
Read more
What is an estimate?
28 October 2025
What is an estimate?
Do today's coin dealers have no idea about the value of a coin? Or why is it that their estimates have nothing to do with the surcharges? Ursula Kampmann explains.
Read more
What is non-circulating legal tender?
15 August 2025
What is non-circulating legal tender?
Even if you think you know what non-circulating legal tender means, you are sure to learn something new.
Read more
What is money?
14 August 2025
What is money?
It's pretty clear what money is, but do you know its four functions and five characteristics? We explain them in our series on terms from the world of numismatics and coin trading.
Read more