People and markets
INC Frankfurt 2027: Call for Sessions
The 18th International Numismatic Convention (Frankfurt, September 12–17, 2027) invites proposals for sessions, roundtables, or workshops on the theme “Transformations and Transitions.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
50,000 visitors: The Munich Show is adding a numismatics section
Coin dealers envy the Munich Show, which draws 50,000 visitors for minerals, fossils, and more. Now the event is adding a numismatic section.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
The end for Berlin’s Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
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Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
It’s every coin collector’s dream: a coin enthusiast becomes director of the US Mint. But dealer Paul Hollis will need diplomatic skills, as coin designs are highly controversial.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The end for Berlin’s Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
It’s every coin collector’s dream: a coin enthusiast becomes director of the US Mint. But dealer Paul Hollis will need diplomatic skills, as coin designs are highly controversial.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more

Birds of Paradise in the German Empire
Arguably the most fine and wanted commemorative coin of the German Empire features a bird of paradise. This motif was chosen for reasons that went beyond mere aesthetics.read more at our partner SIXBID

Kumaragupta and the Rhinoceros
While Rome struggled in the West, Gupta culture flourished in northern India. Their coins rival Rome’s. Here is a coin of Kumaragupta, the rhino slayer.read more at our partner SIXBID
Archive
Joachimsthal and the Reformation
On 29 January 2025, Künker will auction a series of valuable Renaissance medals. They feature biblical topics and were minted in the region of Joachimsthal to spread the teachings of the Reformation. Johannes Mathesius, the author of Luther’s Table Talk, may have been at the origin of some of the motifs.
An Introduction to Axumite Coinage
With the collection of Dr. Stephan Coffman, a highly significant ensemble of coins from the great ancient African kingdom of Axum is sold at Leu Numismatik. Learn more about the history of Axum and the often disregarded Axumite Coinage in this detailed article.
Coin-Embedded Tableware as Part of European Dining Culture
In European castles and treasure chambers, we often come across magnificent coin-embedded vessels. These items represent wealth and knowledge. Although their roots can be traced back to the Renaissance, it was not until the bourgeoisie of the 19th century that they came into their own.
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
The Coin and Stamp Market 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 Coin and Stamp Market 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
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.
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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?
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The Coin and Stamp Market 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





































INC Frankfurt 2027: Call for Sessions
The 18th International Numismatic Convention (Frankfurt, September 12–17, 2027) invites proposals for sessions, roundtables, or workshops on the theme “Transformations and Transitions.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
50,000 visitors: The Munich Show is adding a numismatics section
Coin dealers envy the Munich Show, which draws 50,000 visitors for minerals, fossils, and more. Now the event is adding a numismatic section.
read more at our partner SIXBID