Who's Who der Numismatik

Valentina Grigorova-Gencheva
Ancient historian and numismatic consultant




Valentina Grigorova-Gencheva (*1966) is ancient historian, numismatist and head of the department for precious metal investment consultation at a Bulgarian Investment Bank.

After finishing her studies in Old and Medieval History, majoring Ancient History and Roman Numismatics, in Sofia (1985-1990) with a Master’s Degree, she obtained a Doctorate Degree in Ancient History and Numismatics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.

From 1995 to 2000, she worked as an auction expert in Germany and Switzerland, and, from 1997 to 1999 she was Assistant Professor and Visiting Lecturer in Numismatics at the University of Fribourg. During the summer campaigns of the excavations carried out by the Ecole Francaise d’Athenes (French Archaeological School) in Argos, Greece, she served as Deputy Director (1998-2000).

After having initiated the establishment of a department at the First Investment Bank of Bulgaria in Sofia in 2001, specialized in precious metals investment consultations as well as numismatic evaluations, she serves at its head ever since.

She worked as an appraiser and expert for the Culture and Media Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria from 2006 to 2009.

A list of publications by and information about the academic work of Dr Valentina Grigorova-Gencheva can be found on academia.edu.

You may also write her an email.

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