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Category: Provenance
From the BCD Library Sale at Kolbe & Fanning
For decades (formed c. 1970s-1980s), the BCD Library has been known as the world’s greatest private library of classical numismatics….Thus I received news of the sale with mixed feelings — having missed any chance to visit, but excited to acquire an artifact of the legendary institution.
Provenance Glossary: Dr. Jay M. Galst (1950-2020)
Jay Galst (1950-2020) was a prominent New York ophthalmologist & important numismatist. His magnus opus was Ophthalmologia Optica et Visio in Nummis (2013, ANS, w/ van Alfen). Much of his collection was auctioned by CNG, 2021-.
Provenance Glossary: Richard J Plant (1928-2020), “Reverend of Numismatics”
Coins from the collection of the important numismatic author, Rev. Richard J. Plant (1928-2020), including a biography and bibliography.
“Provenance Diagrams” for Ancient Coins: Chain-of-Custody, Publication, Sales and Other Important Events in Numismatic “Object Biography”
“Provenance Diagrams” are a way to visually represent important moments in a coin’s “object biography.” These can begin with a hoard discovery, continue to sales and collections, or publications, exhibitions, and other key events.
New Additions: Roman Bronze Coins with Distinguished Provenances Depicting “Barbarians, Captives, and Enemies”
In addition to the interesting imagery of captives on their reverses, each coin has a notable provenance and backstory related to the modern history of classical numismatics.
Showcase: Gordian plate coin, Giovanni Dattari (1858-1923) Collection, important die variant
Pedigreed to 1901, from the Giovanni Dattari Collection & plate coin from Savio-Dattari & RPC. Gordian III Tetradrachm of Egypt, Alexandria with very rare obverse die & legend arrangement.