Auctions
Rare Zenobia coins up for Heritage Auction
The Heritage Auctions coin sale, featuring two rare Syrian coins, concluded on the morning of August 20th, Syrian time. Although minted in Alexandria, Egypt, these coins represent a rare political document demonstrating how a Syrian queen established herself at the heart of the Roman monetary system. Let's explore these two coins and the story of Zenobia, in the mid-third century...
February 20, 2026Ibrahim Salem Banknote Collection
Engineer Ibrahim Salem's collection of banknotes continues to amaze collectors worldwide. Salem specializes in acquiring and acquiring the rarest and most important banknotes globally, and particularly within the Arab world. Heritage Auctions in Dallas is preparing to offer a new batch from Salem's renowned collection…
October 14, 2024The hobby of collecting wristwatches
Wristwatches: A Long History and Illustrious Names. Collecting wristwatches is a passion shared by many around the world for centuries. This hobby is not simply about owning a timepiece; it transcends that to become a symbol of refined taste, history, and cutting-edge technology. Over time, wristwatches have become an essential part of fashion and personality, and sometimes represent a long-term investment.
October 7, 2024Arab currencies in the Spink auction, April 2023
A diverse collection of Arab and foreign currencies was offered at the Spink Auction held in Hong Kong on April 13, 2023, in auction number 23008, attracting numerous banknote collectors from around the world. The Arab currencies in particular garnered significant attention, with a variety of coins from each region being offered…
April 24, 2023King Fuad coin prices in Eritrea 2023 Part 2
As mentioned previously in the first part of the article "Egyptian Coins and Record Prices at Eretz 2023," a collection of coins from the reigns of King Fuad and Sultan Fuad was sold at Eretz Auction No. 28, held on March 21, 2023, achieving unprecedented record prices for Egyptian coins, in addition to many other foreign coins. The sold coins date from the years beginning with…
April 10, 2023Nubnefer, an Egyptian coin from the last Egyptian pharaoh
A gold coin of King Nectanebo II, known as the “Nubnefer“ coin, was recently offered at Spink Auctions on April 3, 2023. Nectanebo II was the third and last king of the Thirtieth Dynasty, as well as the last native ruler of ancient Egypt. He reigned for 10 years between 360 and 342 BC before being overthrown by the Ptolemies. The Nubnefer coin – the first…
April 9, 2023Egyptian currency and record prices in Eritrea 2023 Part 1
A collection of Egyptian and Palestinian coins was sold at the 28th Eretz auction held on March 21, 2023, achieving unprecedented prices for Egyptian coins, in addition to several other foreign pieces. The coins sold date from 1916, during the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel, through the issues of Sultan Fuad from 1920 to 1923, and beyond.
April 8, 2023Palestinian banknotes and negative templates
How to print banknotes: Printing banknotes involves complex and precise steps. This process is attributed to skilled engineers and craftsmen who operate large printing presses for long and arduous hours to print paper money in large bundles. These bundles are then cut using a special machine similar to a guillotine and distributed to banks. Special papers made of cotton or polymer and special inks are used…
February 3, 2023Qatari banknotes break records
Some Qatari banknotes broke records at a recent auction held by Spink International Auction House at its New York office on January 14, 2023. The auction featured an unparalleled collection of samples and models of Qatari banknotes dating back to 1979. These banknote samples and models consisted of multiple images of each…
January 23, 2023King Farouk coin auction
In 1954, a rare auction featured a distinguished collection of King Farouk's coins in an elegant leather case. This unique collection included various sets of coins representing an entire era in the history of the Kingdom of Egypt. The auction box contained a diverse set consisting of: 13 gold coins, 17 silver coins, 10 cupronickel coins…
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