Estimate: 100.000 CHFRussia, Alexander II.
Gold medal.
Saving the life of the Tsar during the
failled assassination attempt by Soloviev.
1112
Estimate: 25.000 CHFGreek world, S
yracuse, Dionysius I.
Decadrachm,
signed with EU - AINE.
1002
Estimate: 20.000 CHFRoman Empire.
Septimus Severus.
Aureus after 149.
The only known specimen.
1007
Estimate: 40.000 CHFGermany,
City of Wrocław/Breslau.
25 Ducats 1669.
Of the highest rarity.
1032
Estimate: 200.000 CHFGreat Britain.
Victoria.
Pattern 5 Pounds 1839,
Una and the lion.
Of the highest rarity. NGC PF63.
1059
Estimate: 7.500 CHFCzechia, Wallenstein.
Albrecht von Wallenstein.
Ducat 1627.
Very rare.
1122
Estimate: 35.000 CHFHungary, Transylvania.
Michael Apafi.
10 Ducat Klippe 1683.
Of the highest rarity.
1131
Estimate: 25.000 CHFSwitzerland, Grisons,
Diocese of Chur.
Johann Anton v.Federspiel.
1/6 Reichstaler 1758.
Probably the only known specimen.
1185
Estimate: 175.000 CHFSwitzerland, Confederation.
5 Francs 1886.
Of the highest rarity.
Only five specimens struck
1217
Estimate: 25.000 CHFSwitzerland, Bern.
Quintuple gold Gulden 1501.
Off-metal strike in gold of the Guldiner.
Of the highest rarity.
5081

People and markets

SINCONA’s 100th auction: Jürg Richter reminisces

Coin collectors have almost forgotten that SINCONA has only been around since May 1, 2011. In 2025 the company will hold its 100th auction. We asked Jürg Richter to share some of his memories with us.
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The London classic: the Coinex

London CoinEx takes place on the last weekend in September. It has done so for decades. Despite competition, it has not (yet) lost its appeal, at least for those interested in coins in the upper price segment.
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SINCONA’s 100th auction: Jürg Richter reminisces

Coin collectors have almost forgotten that SINCONA has only been around since May 1, 2011. In 2025 the company will hold its 100th auction. We asked Jürg Richter to share some of his memories with us.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The London classic: the Coinex

London CoinEx takes place on the last weekend in September. It has done so for decades. Despite competition, it has not (yet) lost its appeal, at least for those interested in coins in the upper price segment.
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Estimate: 19.900 EURHersfeld Abbey,
1/2 Reichstaler 1621,
under Wilhelm V of Hesse-Kassel as administrator.
Condition: ef+
3018-589
Estimate: 9.890 EURFrance,
city of Besançon,
3 Pistols 1666 with title Charles V.
Condition: CH UNC
3019-931
Estimate: 5.800 EURHoly Roman Empire,
Bavaria, Chaise d'or (imperial shield)
1328-1347 under Emperor Louis IV.
Condition: ef
3020-009
Estimate: 3.680 EURGreece,
Eastern Celts,
Tetradrachm (3rd-2nd century BC).
Condition: ef
3020-877
Estimate: 485 EURArchbishopric of Salzburg,
Reichstaler 1654-1668
under Count Guidobald von Thun.
Condition: vf-ef
3019-824
Estimate: 350 EURGreat Britain,
Halfpenny-Token 1794,
Kent-Dover.
Condition: MS65 BN
3020-591
Estimate: 485 EURSaxony,
Siegesthaler 1871 under Johann.
Condition: vf-ef
3003-367
Estimate: 1.180 EURByzantine Empire,
Solidus (491-518)
under Anastasius the righteous.
Condition: vf-ef
3005-316
Estimate: 2.650 EURRoman Empire,
Sesterz (225-227) Orbiana,
wife of Severus Alexander.
Condition: ef
3020-873
Estimate: 1.950 EURKingdom of Bohemia,
Ducat 1676 under Leopold I.
Condition: vf
3021-518

Come to think of it

Germany’s commitment to Coin Collecting

On 19 September 2025, the German Mint announced that it would increase the face value of most collector coins issued at face value. What does this mean for coin collecting? Should collectors be annoyed or pleased?
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Coiniverse

Let’s go back to the late 2010s. At that time, the idea was in the air: why not make a catalogue of modern coins available on the internet?
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Germany’s commitment to Coin Collecting

On 19 September 2025, the German Mint announced that it would increase the face value of most collector coins issued at face value. What does this mean for coin collecting? Should collectors be annoyed or pleased?
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Coiniverse

Let’s go back to the late 2010s. At that time, the idea was in the air: why not make a catalogue of modern coins available on the internet?
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Coins, Medals and more

The bridge over the Menai Strait on the Telford Prize medal

Since 1826, the first suspension bridge in history has spanned the Menai Strait, connecting the island of Anglesey with the Welsh mainland. This pioneering feat of engineering is commemorated by the Telford Medal, which is still awarded today by the Institution of Civil Engineers for outstanding achievements.
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A medal commemorates the Krakow Constitution of 1833

Prussia, Austria, and Russia divided Poland among themselves. But Poland did not disappear. Polish nationalists rose up in repeated uprisings to reclaim their land. This had dire consequences for the population, as evidenced by a medal awarded to the victors.
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Archive

Switzerland’s Special Coin 200 Years Swiss Shooting Sport Federation Hits the Bull’s Eye

What do you think of when you hear “Switzerland” and “shooting”? Do you think of shooting talers, William Tell, and/or the Swiss Federal Shooting Competition? Vito Noto told Ursula Kampmann what came to mind when he created the design for the newest Swissmint coin.

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.

25 Francs in Gold: Swissmint’s New Gold Coin

Since 2022, Swissmint has been issuing 25-franc gold coins. The latest release is a tribute to the history of Swiss gold coinage, combining elements of the first 20-franc piece and the enigmatic 1955 issue, which never entered circulation. And Swissmint also has some interesting plans for the future, as Ursula Kampmann discovered.

Friedrich III. auf seinem weißen Hengst bei der Verteidigung Kopenhagens 1659. Gemalt von Frederik Christian Lund, 1887. Bilder: Hintergrund: Wikimedia Commons / CC0. Münze: Auktion SINCONA 94 (22.-23. Oktober 2024), Nr. 1616.

Frederick III of Denmark and Eben Ezer

SINCONA’s Auctions 92 to 95 will take place from 21 to 25 October 2024. This article introduces one of the many rarities up for sale: a so-called “Ebenezer” coin from Denmark. The 4-Ducat piece is extremely rare and of great historical interest.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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What is non-circulating legal tender?

There are coins that do not circulate in the country in whose name they are issued. Are they coins at all? Yes, they are. These coins belong to the category of non-circulating legal tender, which is usually abbreviated to NCLT. A very large proportion of commemorative coins minted today, if not the majority, fall into this category.
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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.
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