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.
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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.
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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


263GERMANY.
Hamburg,
Silver Medal n. d. (1696).
Estimate: 2.000 CHF

396GERMANY.
Saxony-Jena,
Taler 1678.
Estimate: 8.000 CHF

714KOREA.
Amulet n. d. (19th cent.).
Estimate: 5.000 CHF

789NORWAY.
Christian IV,
Speciedaler 1646.
Estimate: 4.000 CHF

823RDR / AUSTRIA.
Leopold I,
10 Ducats 1668 KB.
Estimate: 120.000 CHF

1058USA.
50 Dollars 1915 S.
Estimate: 40.000 CHF

1429SWITZERLAND.
Lucerne,
5 Ducats 1741.
Estimate: 50.000 CHF

1571SWITZERLAND.
Zurich,
4 Ducats 1624.
Estimate: 15.000 CHF

2360SWITZERLAND.
Solothurn,
Gold Medal 1890.
Estimate: 7.500 CHF

3696SWITZERLAND.
Zurich,
1/2 Taler 1773.
Estimate: 6.000 CHF

Come to think of it

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?
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What is a Novodel?

The Russian term “Novodel” literally means “new strike.” But is it the same as a restrike? And why do some Novodels sell for six-figure sums? What’s behind this phenomenon?
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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

What is a Novodel?

The Russian term “Novodel” literally means “new strike.” But is it the same as a restrike? And why do some Novodels sell for six-figure sums? What’s behind this phenomenon?
read more at our partner SIXBID

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Coins, Medals and more

Sikh Temple Tokens.

HNot everything that is round is a coin or a medal. We’ll show you numismatic objects that served as currency, offerings, and amulets all at once. They were purchased by devout Sikhs. Here you can learn more about their religious significance.
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Swiss marksmen in the U.S.

In 1897, Swiss marksmen held a national shooting competition. A medal from the Rod K. Moore Collection commemorates it, featuring William Tell, Helvetia, and Lady Liberty—how did it reach America?
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Archive

Planchet Error, Overstrike, Double-Strike, Etc.: Which Errors Affect the Price of a Coin? – Part 1

The price of a coin does not only depend on its rarity and grade. There are many things that can affect a specimen’s value in a positive or negative way. This overview will help you to understand common terms, to use them confidently and to understand them in their context.

A Discovery From Jülich-Berg

New coin varieties are not so uncommon, but a new denomination really is. Joachim Stollhoff has found a 6 Albus light of the Duchy of Jülich-Berg minted in 1640. The coin will be offered in the forthcoming auction of Münzen & Medaillen GmbH.

Obverse of: Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysos. Leu Auction 14 (2023), lot 279.

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.

Wurde dieser Aureus aus geplündertem rhodischem Gold geprägt? Fotos: Hintergrund: Ymakris, CC-BY 4.0. Münze: Auktion Künker 416 (29./30. Oktober), Nr. 1809.

Gold from Rhodes for the Battle for Rome

On 30 October 2024, Künker will be auctioning an aureus minted by Caesar’s assassins in 42 BC. The extremely rare piece is estimated at 100,000 euros. We tell the story of a coin that takes us back to the heart of the Roman civil war.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Who is who

Fun

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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 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