The end for Berlin's Institute of Archaeology?
3 March 2026
The end for Berlin's Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
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Kumaragupta and the Rhinoceros
3 March 2026
Kumaragupta and the Rhinoceros
While Rome struggled in the West, Gupta culture flourished in northern India. Their coins rival Rome’s. Here is a coin of Kumaragupta, the rhino slayer.
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Child of his time: On the death of Anton “Toni” Tkalec (1948-2026)
24 February 2026
Child of his time: On the death of Anton “Toni” Tkalec (1948-2026)
Anton Tkalec died in Vienna in early February. Though long surrounded by scandal over the Seuso affair, his role was never proven. Friends remembered him as warm and generous. Who was he?
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Phil Skingley (1972-2026)
24 February 2026
Phil Skingley (1972-2026)
Philip Skingley was the epitome of a British gentleman—always polite and friendly, a tireless, knowledgeable numismatist who shunned the limelight. He died unexpectedly on February 4, 2026.
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Podcast Greysheet at the World Money Fair 2026
10 February 2026
Podcast Greysheet at the World Money Fair 2026
Since last year, the Greysheet Podcast has been bringing American investors and European numismatics closer together. John Feigenbaum and Ursula Kampmann report live from the World Money Fair.
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Künker Berlin auction: The trend is pointing eastwards
10 February 2026
Künker Berlin auction: The trend is pointing eastwards
Künker’s 20th Berlin auction on 28 January 2026 achieved €9.5 million, driven by gold coins and strong Eastern European demand. We present five of the ten lots exceeding €100,000 and big surprises.
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Motorsports Legends: a dream come true
10 February 2026
Motorsports Legends: a dream come true
The World Money Fair is about more than visitor numbers and sales—it’s the personal stories that make numismatics special. Here’s the story of Thomas Hrach and the new Motorsports Legends coin series.
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