People and markets
Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy publishes list of stolen coins
On November 18, 2025, the gold coins of the Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy were the victims of a brutal robbery. Now the list of stolen coins, including photos, has been published.
read more at our partner SIXBID
$800,000 for Set 232 of the Omega Pennies
On average, bidders had to spend around USD 72,000 to purchase one of the 232 coveted sets of three Omega pennies. The most expensive was the last set, which contained the pennies and stamps.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
Investing in coins? Yes, but which ones?
You can collect coins out of passion. But you can also collect them to build up a financial cushion. What do you need to bear in mind to ensure that coins not only bring you joy, but also as security?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Are these raids changing the debate on cultural property protection?
It is a terrible thought: irreplaceable cultural assets are destroyed so that their components can be sold. This brings home to us that cultural assets have not only historical value, but also material value. Could this realisation change the debate on the protection of cultural assets?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Investing in coins? Yes, but which ones?
You can collect coins out of passion. But you can also collect them to build up a financial cushion. What do you need to bear in mind to ensure that coins not only bring you joy, but also as security?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Are these raids changing the debate on cultural property protection?
It is a terrible thought: irreplaceable cultural assets are destroyed so that their components can be sold. This brings home to us that cultural assets have not only historical value, but also material value. Could this realisation change the debate on the protection of cultural assets?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more

Assassination in the sacred sphere: the Pazzi conspiracy
Political assassins have always used sacred spaces to carry out their attacks. Immersed in prayer, the faithful are easy targets. A remarkable Renaissance medal tells the story of an assassination.read more at our partner SIXBID

3 Minutes of Numismatics: King Kroisus and his significance for the monetary system
King Kroisus' coins are a milestone on the path to our Western monetary system. We show you the first gold coins ever minted.read more at our partner SIXBID
Archive
The Vreneli – A Swiss Icon
With its latest commemorative coin, Swissmint honours the last issue of the 10-franc vreneli minted 100 years ago. A prime opportunity to recall the history of this iconic Swiss gold coin.
Croatia’s First Year as a Euro Country: A New Era for Coin Collectors and the Croatian Mint
Ivan Odrljin, sales representative at the Croatian Mint, talks to CoinsWeekly in an exclusive interview about the first steps in a new numismatic environment, challenges and chances, and gives insights into the future plans of Croatia.
Important Collection of Islamic Glass Weights at Numismatica Genevensis SA
Islamic glass weights are fascinating due to their resemblance to coins and their still disputed function. Numismatica Genevensis is able to offer an entire collection in museum quality in its upcoming Islamic auction.
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.
On the road
A visit to Heritage Auctions
Join us as we delve into the world of Heritage Auctions – the world’s largest auction house, where rare treasures, exciting stories and records are just a hammer blow away.
read more at our partner SIXBID
US Mint: Denver Branch
There are few government mints that are open to visitors. One of them is the Denver Mint, where American currency is produced. What impact is current US policy having there? We investigated on site.
read more at our partner SIXBID
A visit to Heritage Auctions
Join us as we delve into the world of Heritage Auctions – the world’s largest auction house, where rare treasures, exciting stories and records are just a hammer blow away.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Who is who
Fun
Franklin’s World:
Good to know
What is an estimate?
Do today’s coin dealers have no idea about the value of a coin? Or why is it that their estimates have nothing to do with the surcharges? Ursula Kampmann explains.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What is money?
What exactly is money? It seems obvious. There are coins, banknotes, credit cards – wait, a credit card isn’t money, it’s just a means of transferring money, just like a cheque or an early modern bill of exchange. So what is it then? What functions must money fulfil in order to function as money?
read more at our partner SIXBID
A visit to Heritage Auctions
Join us as we delve into the world of Heritage Auctions – the world’s largest auction house, where rare treasures, exciting stories and records are just a hammer blow away.
read more at our partner SIXBID































Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy publishes list of stolen coins
On November 18, 2025, the gold coins of the Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy were the victims of a brutal robbery. Now the list of stolen coins, including photos, has been published.
read more at our partner SIXBID
$800,000 for Set 232 of the Omega Pennies
On average, bidders had to spend around USD 72,000 to purchase one of the 232 coveted sets of three Omega pennies. The most expensive was the last set, which contained the pennies and stamps.
read more at our partner SIXBID