

Seleucus I Nicator (312–280 BC),
AR tetradrachm, Susa.
Condition: beautiful patina, near ef.
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Christian IV (1588–1648),
Speciedaler 1635, Christiana (Oslo).
Condition: rare, vf+ .

Johann Kaspar (1664–1684),
double ducat 1666.
Condition: rare, ef.
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5 gold guilders, 1528 (minted 1614–1620),
bearing the title of Charles V.
Condition: slightly worked, ef.

Carl Friedrich (1806–1811),
Rhine gold ducat 1807.
Condition: rare, near ef/ef.

Wilhelm II. (1891-1918),
3 Mark 1916 F.
Condition: first strike
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Collection from the estate of
Willi Stoph (SED official).
Set of decorations, including a certificate and
a charcoal drawing.
Condition: very rare, ef.

50 Marks,
January 5, 1899.
Condition: very rare, III-/IV+.
People and markets
The Munich Show 2026: A promising start
It was a first: the Munich Show, Europe’s largest trade fair for minerals, gemstones and fossils, featured a dedicated numismatic section for the first time. Those who attended were very satisfied.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Coin Conference 2026: What is the future of coins?
From 28 to 30 Sep. 2026, representatives from central banks and mints gathered in Budapest. They discussed the current state and future of coins. Find out more about whether or not we will still be paying with coins in 10 years’ time.
read more at our partner SIXBID


Orophernes usurper circa 160-156.
Tetradrachm, Priene circa 160-156,
AR 32 mm, 16.53 g.

Sestertius,
Roma 130-133,
Æ 32 mm, 26.50 g.

1687 King of Hungary and Bohemia,
1690 Roman-German King,
1705-1711 Emperor.
Medal (100 Ducats) undated (1690),
AV 81 mm, 348.18 g.

Albrecht V, 1550-1579.
Medal (25 Ducats) undated (c. 1575),
AV 73 mm, 86.67 g.

2 Portugalöser (20 Ducats) undated (1574/1577),
mint master Andreas Metzner,
AV 41 mm, 70.05 g.

Zygmunt III Waza, 1587-1632,
1592/1599 King of Sweden.
70 Ducats 1621, Bydgoszcz (Bromberg) mint,
mint master Jacob Jacobson van Emden,
AV 69 mm, 243 g.

50 Drachmai 1875,
Paris mint,
AV 28 mm, 16.09 g.

AE Pattern Penny, 1937,
by T. H. Paget & C. W. Coombes.
Come to think of it
What’s going wrong with the COTY? Proposals for reform
Three awards for the Austrian Mint, three for the Monnaie de Paris, and the most inspiring coin comes from Ukraine. Just like in recent years. Does this result truly reflect the market?
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Report on cultural property protection
Cultural Property News laments the fact that the arguments put forward by the largest lobbying group representing the US anti-collectors’ faction – the Antiquities Coalition – are based on lies.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What’s going wrong with the COTY? Proposals for reform
Three awards for the Austrian Mint, three for the Monnaie de Paris, and the most inspiring coin comes from Ukraine. Just like in recent years. Does this result truly reflect the market?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Report on cultural property protection
Cultural Property News laments the fact that the arguments put forward by the largest lobbying group representing the US anti-collectors’ faction – the Antiquities Coalition – are based on lies.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more

Quintus Labienus: Traitor or Failed Savior of the Republic?
For centuries, historians viewed Quintus Labienus as a megalomaniacal traitor to the Roman cause. Was he truly so? Or, after Brutus' defeat, did he attempt to save the Roman Republic on his own? What do his coins reveal?read more at our partner SIXBID

New findings regarding the issue of the “Raxalpe” commemorative thaler
On 22 September 2026, Künker auctioned a “Raxalpentaler” from the Wenzel collection. Numismatic literature claims that only 100 specimens were issued. We now have new information: the archives of the Austrian Tourist Club hold the exact figures!read more at our partner SIXBID
Archive
Silver for Württemberg
In the early modern period, much of the Black Forest, an idyllic mountain range in southwestern Germany, was a booming industrial center. A major part of the silver used to mint Württemberg coins came from this region. The Heinz-Falk Gaiser Collection, on offer at Künker on 23 September 2024, includes many coins made from Black Forest silver.
The Roman Civil War of 68/9: The Prelude to the Year of the Four Emperors
Heidelberger Münzhandlung will offer a series of coins of impeccable quality struck during the Roman Civil War at its auction on 12 and 13 November 2024. We take advantage of this opportunity to examine the historical background of these issues, going back to a time when counter-emperors did not (yet) dare to put their portrait on coins.
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.
Berlin and South Africa – A Time-Honoured Connection
Did you know that the first coins of the Boer Republic came from Berlin? It was quite a challenge to create the dies because the Berlin engraver Otto Schulz had no idea of Boer identity, which is why things almost went wrong…
On the road
Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance
Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
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Japan Mint: Hiroshima Branch
The Japan Mint doesn’t just produce beautiful circulation coins. It also manages the entire production process in-house, from the blank to the finished coin. This makes Japan one of the few countries that are completely self-sufficient when it comes to its circulation coins. We visited the branch of the Japan Mint in Hiroshima.
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Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance
Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Who is who
Fun
Franklin’s World:
Good to know
Good to know: What exactly is a patina?
Patina, toning: when a coin takes on color, coin collectors have many terms for it. But what exactly is a patina? Does it increase the coin’s value? You’ll find out this and much more in this article. We’ll also be showcasing coins from the German Empire with a stunning patina. They are from the upcoming Auction 94 at Heidelberger Münzhandlung.
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How do commemorative coins differ from collector coins?
For a long time, I thought the term ‘collector coin’ was a made-up term coined by uninformed mints. A collector coin is, in fact, by no means a commemorative coin.
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Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance
Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
read more at our partner SIXBID



































The Munich Show 2026: A promising start
It was a first: the Munich Show, Europe’s largest trade fair for minerals, gemstones and fossils, featured a dedicated numismatic section for the first time. Those who attended were very satisfied.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Coin Conference 2026: What is the future of coins?
From 28 to 30 Sep. 2026, representatives from central banks and mints gathered in Budapest. They discussed the current state and future of coins. Find out more about whether or not we will still be paying with coins in 10 years’ time.
read more at our partner SIXBID