

Didrachm, 400/340 BC. Attractive piece.
Very rare, particularly in this condition.
Dionysus head of the finest style.
Ex Hirsch VIII, München 1903, no. 792.

Decadrachm around 400/390 BC, unsigned.
Splendid patina, extremely fine.

Aureus, Rome.
Very rare.
Attractive piece.
Ex Huntington (Inventar-no. ANS 1001.1.30032).

Denarius, 48 B.C., Rome.
L. Hostilius Saserna.
Very rare.
Attractive toning, extremely fine.
Ex Sternberg VI, Zürich 1976, no. 758.

Augustus, 30 BCE–14 CE.
Aureus, 19/18 BCE, Ephesus (Ionia).
Very rare.
Min. Very fine.

50 litren, 405/400 B.C.
Struck with a slightly rusty obverse die,
very fine-extremely fine/extremely fine.
People and markets
Numisfero continues Verona’s numismatic tradition
The famous Veronafil is moving to Bologna. Does this spell the end of the numismatic tradition of Verona’s collectors’ fairs? No. Because a group of coin enthusiasts have launched a new event called Numisfero.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Interesting coin fairs in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic
Over the coming weekends, coin enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice: which of the many coin fairs should they visit? We’re here to help you decide.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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?
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
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

Where Coinage Began
An auction by Numismatica Genevensis SA takes us back to the very beginning of coinage. NGSA presents 49 exquisite electrum coins of the utmost rarity and archaic beauty from the Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection and various other owners. Join us on a numismatic journey through time. We'll take you to where our coinage began.read more at our partner SIXBID

A numismatic souvenir of St Mark’s Basilica
It was this modern tourism that explains the success of the Belgian medallist Jacques Wiener, who created the finest medals depicting Europe’s most important landmarks. We are exhibiting some of them.read more at our partner SIXBID
Archive
Why Neuchâtel Is Not Part of France Today
It was a close call – Louis XIV would certainly have swallowed up Neuchâtel in today’s Switzerland if it had not been for Marie de Nemours’ fierce insistence on her rights. We explain the political situation and introduce you to the princess and her coinage. All the pieces shown come from the Bürki Collection and will be on offer in SINCONA’s Auction 95 on 24 October 2024.
The Birth of the Krugerrand
The South African Krugerrand is the world’s oldest bullion coin. When it was first minted in 1967, the concept of producing a coin that matched the weight of an investment unit – one ounce – was both new and innovative. Learn more about the economic background and the meaning of its design here.
Gold at Record Highs: Melt Down or Preserve Historic Gold Coins?
Gold is now more expensive than ever. This trend has put many collectors and dealers in a moral dilemma: Which gold coins can be sold or melted down without hesitation, and where do the real treasures lie?
Highlights from the Bruun Collection
Stacks will sell the about 20.000 coins of the Bruun Collection in various auctions. The first sale features 300 Scandinavian rarities with an estimated value of 10 million US dollars. Learn more about two of the highlights: a Danish gold noble and a Norwegian Speciedaler dated to 1661 depicting the fortress of Akershus.
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.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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








































Numisfero continues Verona’s numismatic tradition
The famous Veronafil is moving to Bologna. Does this spell the end of the numismatic tradition of Verona’s collectors’ fairs? No. Because a group of coin enthusiasts have launched a new event called Numisfero.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Interesting coin fairs in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic
Over the coming weekends, coin enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice: which of the many coin fairs should they visit? We’re here to help you decide.
read more at our partner SIXBID