People and markets
Herb Kreindler (1935-2026)
Herb Kreindler was one of the most renowned coin dealers in the United States. For decades, he conducted auctions night after night on behalf of major auction houses during the New York International. He has now passed away at the age of 91.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Successful arrest at the CSNS Coin Exchange.
Sometimes life is more dramatic than any crime novel: During a coin show, observant dealers managed to identify a stolen coin worth more than $40,000 and have its sellers arrested.
read more at our partner SIXBID
20 Dollars
1882
Schekel 68/69 (= Jahr 3),
Jerusalem.
Charles II. 1660-1685.
5 Guineas 1677,
London.
Ranjit Singh 1799-1839.
1/4 Mohur 1807
Peter II. 1727-1730.
Dukat 1729,
St. Petersburg
Johann Reinhard I. 1599-1625.
Goldgulden 1614
Friedrich III. der Weise 1486-1525.
Doppelter Goldgulden 1507 (1508), Nürnberg.
Übertragung der Generalstatthalterwürde und
die Würde des Reichsvikars.
Friedrich Wilhelm und Johann 1573-1602.
Goldmedaille 1581, (T. Wolff).
Annahme der Konkordienformel in Dresden
Heinrich XIV. 1867-1913.
10 Mark 1882
3 Reichsmark
1931
Come to think of it
Gräbener is moving from Netphen to Göppingen
The decline in cash usage, combined with chronic government budget shortfalls: tough times for mints and their suppliers. Will minting presses soon be used to produce ammunition?
read more at our partner SIXBID
What is a Jefimok?
Countermarks on coins are a common phenomenon in numismatics. When it comes to Russian coins with countermarks or counterstamps, they are referred to as “Yefimoks.” Why?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Gräbener is moving from Netphen to Göppingen
The decline in cash usage, combined with chronic government budget shortfalls: tough times for mints and their suppliers. Will minting presses soon be used to produce ammunition?
read more at our partner SIXBID
What is a Jefimok?
Countermarks on coins are a common phenomenon in numismatics. When it comes to Russian coins with countermarks or counterstamps, they are referred to as “Yefimoks.” Why?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more
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French History in Coins – Part 1: Kings, Consuls and Emperors
The French Revolution also revolutionised the country’s monetary system. Join us on our voyage through the monetary history of modern France. We will start with the First Republic and one of the most famous French coins out there.
400 Years Ago – The Founding of Kongsberg
On 2 May 1624, Christian IV of Denmark and Norway founded the mining town of Kongsberg. A series of coins to be offered in the upcoming Künker sale tells us of the hopes that the ruler placed in the silver from these mines.
Swissmint, a Mint of Records
Swiss numismatics is full of surprises, rarities and exciting stories. We have compiled a little overview of national and international records for you.
The Borki Train Disaster
On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.
On the road
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
After the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), France paid Germany 5 billion francs—but what became of it, and how did it shape German power? A visit to Spandau Fortress.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
World Money Fair Berlin
29 – 31 January, 2026
Coinex, London
26 – 27 September, 2025
Who is who
Fun
Franklin’s World:
Good to know
Selling coins and the age-old question: How do I get the most for my coins?
Consigning items for auction requires choosing the right auction house—one that gives the collection proper attention and reaches the right buyers. Commission is often a secondary consideration.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What is provenance?
Provenance: This term plays a decisive role in the coin trade today. Provenances are worth their weight in gold. The same antique coin with a proper provenance can cost several times more than it would without provenance. So what is provenance?
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Herb Kreindler (1935-2026)
Herb Kreindler was one of the most renowned coin dealers in the United States. For decades, he conducted auctions night after night on behalf of major auction houses during the New York International. He has now passed away at the age of 91.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Successful arrest at the CSNS Coin Exchange.
Sometimes life is more dramatic than any crime novel: During a coin show, observant dealers managed to identify a stolen coin worth more than $40,000 and have its sellers arrested.
read more at our partner SIXBID