THE NEW YORK SALE GROUP
Formed in 1998 the New York Sale partnership currently comprises four of the most prestigious numismatic auction houses in the world, who
together form a powerful international force in the numismatic industry. Original partners A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd (London, UK) and M&M
Numismatics Ltd (Washington DC, USA and Basel, Switzerland) were subsequently joined by Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals of New York
(USA) in 2000 and Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc of California (USA) in 2014. The partnership has expanded to hold three
multi-million dollar sales per year, specializing in Ancient and World Coins and Russian Coins and Medals.
Held in conjunction with one of the largest annual numismatic events (The New York International Numismatic Convention) the group holds
three auctions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the week long conference in January and has held over 33 auctions since its conception.
By combining a vast array of experience and knowledge the group strives to offer the best service to their clients and customers, whether buying
at the auction or as a potential vendor for the sale, any one of the partners can offer advice. Catalogues are produced to the highest possible
standard and may be used as a useful reference for serious buyers and coin collectors.
Over the years the partnership has aimed to achieve the best possible prices for their vendors and undertake a marketing strategy which is proven by the
excellent results achieved year upon year. In 2004 the sale of an 1825 Russian silver Rouble for US$603,750 broke the world record price achieved for any
non-US coin sold by public auction and since then lots have regularly attained prices well above estimate. In 2008 results from the Italian section of the
sale made a staggering US$1,118,400, four times the pre-sale estimate. The famous Prospero collection of Ancient Greek coins was professionally
presented by the group in 2012 and resulted in numerous world records, finally realising in excess of US$26,000,000 for the 642 lots after 8 hours of
auctioneering. The printed auction catalogue will remain a major reference work for many years to come and is a ‘must have’ for any collector of the series.
A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd, London
Founded in 1872, A. H. Baldwin &
Sons Ltd set up their in-house auction department ‘Baldwin’s Auctions’ in 1993 and have
since expanded to hold regular auctions of all numismatic material in London, New
York, Hong Kong. Baldwin’s have been based in central London for over 100 years and
are the last remaining traditional coin dealers in London offering an old-fashioned
personal service to help you build your collection with confidence.
Our extensive library, comprising thousands of reference books, allows us to research
thoroughly all aspects of numismatics from Ancient times to the present day. Today our
permanent staff of numismatists include: Edward Baldwin (European, Colonial, Oriental
and Russian coins), Dimitri Loulakakis (English, European, Latin American and Modern
Greek coins), Steve Hill (English coins), GrahamByfield (Indian and Islamic coins and
Commemorative Medals), Paul Hill (Ancient coins), Seth Freeman (British Tokens and
Banknotes) and Julie Lecoindre (European and World coins).
The merger of Baldwin’s with Noble Investments (UK) PLC in 2005, and the acquisition in
early 2008 of Apex Philatelics Ltd. and of
Dreweatts &Bloomsbury Auctions in 2012
, has
seen the company expand to become a formidable market player offering a complete
package for any collector of coins, stamps, fine art and collectables. In more recent times
(2013), Baldwin’s has become a part of the Stanley Gibbons Group plc and is now a more
powerful London Stock Exchange listed collectables retailer and ‘top 5’ UK auctioneer.
Baldwin’s has been a member of the International Association of Professional
Numismatists (IAPN) since 1969, and is also a founder member of the British
Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA), the British Antique Dealer’s Association
(BADA) and individuals on their staff are members of the American Numismatic
Association (ANA) and the Royal Numismatic Society (RNS).
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
Founded in 1998. Ira and Larry Goldberg have more than 100 years of
experience between them, having started working as very young men at
Superior Stamp and Coin Company in Los Angeles, California, a prominent
company founded by their grandfather in 1931.
Ira and Larry Goldberg refer to their company as a boutique auction
house, because of the personal, specialized service they offer to their
consignors. Their auction house provides live and online auctions of
United States coins and currency, world and ancient coins, numismatics,
and manuscripts and collectibles to collectors, dealers, and investors.
Ira and Larry have assembled and auctioned some of the most important
collections ever sold, including the 2008 Millennia Collection, which
realized $23,000,000, a one- day, single-owner sale of World and Ancient
coins; and the 2014 Missouri Cabinet Collection of U.S. Half-Cent coins,
which realized $18,000,000. In November of 2005, the Goldbergs
privately sold the world-renowned King of Siam Set for a record-
breaking $8.5 million.
Ira is an expert on United States coinage, from colonial through
modern issues, and an authority on ancient Greek, Roman, and Judean
coinage and antiquities, as well as world gold coins, crowns, and
minors. Larry is an expert on all phases of United States coinage, as
well as U.S. paper money and world gold and silver coins. Both Ira and
Larry are valuations contributors to the Red Book and the Blue Book.
Both belong to the Professional Numismatist Guild, of which Ira
served as president and director, and both belong to the American
Numismatic Association, which awarded them a Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2011.
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals, New York
Dmitry Markov's interest in coin collecting goes back to 1972. In 1985 he graduated
from the History Department of the Kiev State University (Ukraine) and received
his M.A. for the thesis -
"Monetary Circulation in Ancient Russia (8th to 13th cent. A.D.)"
.
His broad interests in numismatics include Russia, Ancient Coinage especially those
of the Northern Black Sea area, as well as Islamic Central Asia and Caucasus. He
has published a number of research articles in these fields.
After coming to the U.S. in 1990, Dmitry Markov founded "Dmitry Markov Coins
& Medals," a well-known leading firm dealing. Dmitry Markov’s continuing
research on Russian, Ancient and Islamic coinage makes an invaluable addition to
his very extensive auction catalogs. He issued over 40 illustrated reference
catalogues, as well as many other fixed price lists.
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals have been an elected member of the International
Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) since 2000. Also a Life Member
of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), American Numismatic Society
(ANS), a Life Member of the Orders & Medals Society of America (OMSA), as well
as many other trade and collectors associations.
M&MNumismatics Ltd, Washington DC & Switzerland
Münzen undMedaillenAG (M&M) was established in Basel, Switzerland in 1941.
The founders were the brothersDr. ErichCahn andDr. Herbert Cahn,
professional numismatists, together with several eminent Swiss collectors.
M&Mbecame well-known in the post WWII period for its monthly fixed price
lists, a series which continued for over 60 years. The firm has also conducted
over 100 auctions, including great collections such as the Rosen (Ancient
electrum), Bally (Roman), Kohlmoos (crown-sized coins) Sutter (Italy and Sicily)
and many others. In partnership with Leu Numismatik, M&M also auctioned
the Kunstfrend and Niggeler collections.
In the 1990s, Dr. Hans Voegtli assumed responsibility for Ancient coins and Dr.
Bernhard Schulte for Medieval and modern coins. In 1996, M&MNumismatics
opened in Washington, DC with Lucien Birkler as managing director. In 1997,
M&MDeutschland opened inWeil amRein, Germany, with Joachim Stollhoff
as managing director. The Basel office closed in 2004, but both the American
and German firms remain active. Today both companies continue the long
tradition of serving collectors and look forward to serving your numismatics
needs now and in the future.
