Rare coin found in piece of furniture sells for $2.52M at auction

A rare 17th Century coin sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.52 million eight years after it was found in an old cabinet.

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Gustave White Auctioneer Michael Corcoran Is as Rare as Any Antique

For some, an even bigger draw than the silver, furniture and artwork at Michael Corcoran’s auctions is the 96-year-old auctioneer himself.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The Piece of Soccer Kit That Has Become Extremely Rare

This item was once an essential feature, but now it is hardly ever seen on the field.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Hoard of 1,000-year-old coins unearthed in field sells for $5.6M

A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins that lay buried for 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation

World - ABC News - October 22

Ancient coins unearthed by metal detectorists sell for $5.6 million

A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.

Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000

Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

25 Watch Brands Donate Special Pieces to a Charity Auction

Biver and Chopard are among the houses participating in TimeForArt, a Dec. 7 benefit for the Swiss Institute, an art institution in New York.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

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