A little-known face of great value!
Do you know Bartolomeo Borghesi? No? Yet his face appeared on a San Marino commemorative coin in 2004, which may be worth several hundreds of euros!
April 12, 2022
The Godot numismatics house joins Delcampe Marketplace
Jonathan Fhal is the CEO of Godot et Fils. The numismatics house is very old and one of the most important ones in France. It recently joined the Delcampe Marketplace, which was exciting news for collectors. We were very happy to be able to ask Mr Fhal a few questions on this occasion.
March 25, 2022
Some 1 franc coins still have value.
The 1 franc Semeuse (Sower) coin was used in France until the arrival of the Euro. It still interests many numismatists and can reach unexpected prices. Are you curious about it? A lot of information on this topic awaits you in this new video from the World of Collecting!
March 24, 2022
“Top sales”: the new Delcampe video series
Hundreds of thousands of items are sold on Delcampe every month. We want to share some of the best items sold on the marketplace with you.
March 16, 2022
The postcard barometer
We are very pleased that Herbert Fischer has accepted to give you a regular update on the evolution of the postcard collection market on our blog. The articles are produced with the kind support of the Daniel Stade auction house.
March 15, 2022
All aboard the Orient Express
There are few means of transport more famous than the Orient Express. The idea for this luxurious train, designed for comfortable long-distance travel, was launched in 1883 by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. At the time, the idea was to connect Europe and Asia by rail.
March 1, 2022
New in 2022 on the YouTube channel
Sébastien and I tell you all about the new features for 2022 in our new World of Collecting video!
February 24, 2022
Five gods and goddesses showcased in stamps
Some of the most important figures of Greco-Roman mythology have been highlighted since the appearance of the first stamps in the middle of the 19th century. We would like to introduce you to five of them and the five related stamps.
February 17, 2022
How did people pay for things during Nero’s reign?
Nero, the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, was not supposed to become emperor. It was the scheming and poisonings of his mother Agrippina that propelled the young man to the throne.
February 8, 2022
Mata Hari turns postcard collectors’ heads
Did you know that the spy Mata Hari is a celebrity among postcard collectors? Want to find out more about her life and provocative past? See the new World of Collecting video!
February 2, 2022