AV tetradrachm (282–272 BC),
King Ptolemy II and Queen Arsinoe II.
Condition: ef+.
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50 Deutsche Mark n. d. (1948-1949) "Liberty".
Condition: extremely rare, I.
AV Stater (1st century BC).
Treveri, so-called "eye stater."
Condition: vf-ef.
Julius Caesar.
AR Denarius (44 BC), Rome.
Condition: very rare, beautiful patina, vf.
Leopold I of Habsburg-Lorraine (1765–1790).
Francescone (10 Paoli) 1772, Florence.
Condition: magnificent specimen, rare, vf/ef.
50 Cents 1951, Philadelphia.
Condition: PCGS MS 67 FBL.
3 Marks 1918
"Royal Wedding in Bavaria".
Condition: unc.
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1 Thaler, December 1, 1810.
Condition: III–IV.
People and markets
Heritage establishes a philately department
On 24 September 2026, Heritage announced that it was setting up its own ‘Philately’ department. To this end, Heritage is collaborating with Charles Shreve and Tracy Carey, who both worked for Heritage more than 35 years ago.
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
Electrum Stater circa 375-350 BC.
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
An exceptional specimen.
Electrum Stater circa 360-340 BC.
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
The finest specimen known.
An extraordinary piece.
Titus Quinctius Flamininus.
Gold stater circa 196 BC, Chalcis (?).
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
The first coin to portray a Roman during his lifetime.
Aureus 43-42 BC, moving mint in
Northern Greece or Asia Minor.
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
One of the most important and
infamous coins in Roman numismatics.
Aureus 40-39 BC, mint moving in Asia Minor.
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
Of the highest rarity,
apparently only five specimens known.
Cistophorus 27-26 BC, Ephesus or Pergamon.
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
An extraordinary specimen in
perfect state of conservation.
10 Ducats 1633, Prague.
NGC MS65 (Top pop).
Silver Medal 1659, commemorating the battle of
Nyborg in 1659, by J. Hercules.
An extremely rare original striking of
this extraordinary medal.
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
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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.
100 Yuan Lion Dance 1995: One of the Rarest Chinese Coins of Our Age
From 13 to 15 May 2024, Heidelberger Münzhandlung will hold its 88th auction sale. Among the highlights are some of the rarest contemporary issues from China, including the 100-yuan Lion Dance coin of 1995. 1,000 specimens should have been minted – but in the end, only 138 were produced.
The History and Coinage of Lycia
With its clear blue water, picturesque beaches and a fascinating landscape, Lycia has won over the hearts of many people. On the occasion of Künker’s sale of the Sayar Collection, Johannes Nollé explores the history of this region on Turkey’s southern coast.
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.
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.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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
World Money Fair Berlin
29 – 31 January, 2026
Coinex, London
26 – 27 September, 2025
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.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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
Heritage establishes a philately department
On 24 September 2026, Heritage announced that it was setting up its own ‘Philately’ department. To this end, Heritage is collaborating with Charles Shreve and Tracy Carey, who both worked for Heritage more than 35 years ago.
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