Baldwin's sells 'absolute finest known' coin owned by Alexander III's cousin

Baldwin's sells 'absolute finest known' coin owned by Alexander III's cousin

It has a sales history to match its remarkable provenance - as well as being the best coin of its kind
Heritage readies its largest World & Ancient Coin Auction to date

Heritage readies its largest World & Ancient Coin Auction to date

The sale's international gems will be highlighted by rare German, Polish and South American coins
24 karat gold coin honouring explorers Lewis & Clark leads January sale

24 karat gold coin honouring explorers Lewis & Clark leads January sale

One of just 300 minted, the piece bearing images of the pioneers goes under the hammer in Kansas
Yoko Ono auctions special 'one-off' gold John Lennon coin for charity

Yoko Ono auctions special 'one-off' gold John Lennon coin for charity

The ex-Beatles' widow has joined forces with the UK Mint to benefit a Liverpool children's hospital
Collectors compete for $75,000 wad of cash in January coins auction

Collectors compete for $75,000 wad of cash in January coins auction

One-hundred early Federal Reserve banknotes are up for sale - and could bring more than $75,000
'First example' of the 1882 Gold banknote sells with $500,000 estimate

'First example' of the 1882 Gold banknote sells with $500,000 estimate

Limited to just 14,000, this note, appearing for sale for only the second time, is the star at Heritage
Coins with a homemade touch... 1644-45 Siege of Scarborough money leads sale

Coins with a homemade touch... 1644-45 Siege of Scarborough money leads sale

A coin roughly made from shredded silver plates should still be worth a pretty penny at Timeline
From the Light Brigade to Waterloo... Coins and medals go under the hammer

From the Light Brigade to Waterloo... Coins and medals go under the hammer

Following its sale of the Tsarina collection, Bonhams is offering collectors some British classics
Peter the Great rules Russian Coins and Currency sale with a $234,000 gold piece

Peter the Great rules Russian Coins and Currency sale with a $234,000 gold piece

The commemorative medal marking the Battle of Riga led the way in Bonhams' spectacular sale
Finest known US coins to feature in Heritage's 'monumental' January auction

Finest known US coins to feature in Heritage's 'monumental' January auction

The 1909-O Indian half eagle and the 1907 Rolled Edge Eagle will both attract worldwide attention
New Zealand banknote floats far above expectations at Spink's rare currency sale

New Zealand banknote floats far above expectations at Spink's rare currency sale

The London auction has a surprise top lot alongside some early pieces from Egypt
The Tsarina returns: A coin collection from Russian royalty comes back to auction

The Tsarina returns: A coin collection from Russian royalty comes back to auction

Bonhams' sale will be led by an Alexander II gold coin which could easily bring $100,000