AV Tetradrachm (282–272 BC),
King Ptolemy II and Queen Arsinoe II.
From the major collection of Alexandria mint.
Condition: vf+
50 Deutsche Mark o.D. ( 1948-1949) "Liberty".
Condition: extremly rare, I
AR Stater (361-334 BC).
Obv. Baal of Tarsos.
Conditon: ef
Taler 1780 SF
with counter stamp Djibouti (1870-1900).
Condition: vf
1 Talar 1. December 1810.
Condition: III-IV
1 Dollar 1.3.1907, Tsingtao.
Condition: very rare, restored
Royal Bavarian General Loan.
8.75 Marks, March 1, 1919.
Condition: rare, I
People and markets
How do you organise an exhibition?
As part of their degree course, students from the Institute of Numismatics and Monetary History in Vienna organised an exhibition for the Mödling Museum Association. Andrea Pancheri explains.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin of the Year 2026
As in 2025, the Austrian Mint won three awards, as did the Monnaie de Paris, whilst Ukraine once again dominated the ‘Most Inspirational’ category. The best coin came from China.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
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
Contemporary coins: a reflection of our times
To what extent do contemporary coins reflect our times and our sensibilities? Ursula Kampmann illustrates this using CIT’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ coin.
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
Contemporary coins: a reflection of our times
To what extent do contemporary coins reflect our times and our sensibilities? Ursula Kampmann illustrates this using CIT’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ coin.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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Maximilian: The Last Knight and / or a Bankrupt
On 3 July 2025, Künker will auction the Hermann Wohnlich Collection presenting coins and medals from Tyrol. The offer includes an impressive ensemble of representative coins of Maximilian I, which are an excellent testament to his ability to cultivate his image. The effects of this can still be felt today.
Counterfeit Detection: Altered Prussia 20 Mark
An NGC expert gives us insight into his everyday life. He shows how the year on a coin from the German Empire was altered by a coin doctor.
What Do Gaming Counters Have to Do with Numismatics?
On 5 July 2025, Künker will offer a complete set of trictrac pieces at its auction 425. The ensemble is of great cultural and historical value. This prompts us to ask why gaming counters are part of the numismatic field – and what insights they can offer into the numismatic daily life of the early modern period.
Farewell to the Penny: (No) Impact on Numismatics?
The United States Mint is ending production of the one-cent coin – triggering a rush on 2025 penny rolls. But one expert urges collectors to stay calm.
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
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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What is a Kontorniat?
The word ‘Kontorniat’ comes from Italian and is derived from the Italian ‘contorno’ (= edge). You can find out here what cultural and historical phenomenon lies behind these numismatic objects.
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
How do you organise an exhibition?
As part of their degree course, students from the Institute of Numismatics and Monetary History in Vienna organised an exhibition for the Mödling Museum Association. Andrea Pancheri explains.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin of the Year 2026
As in 2025, the Austrian Mint won three awards, as did the Monnaie de Paris, whilst Ukraine once again dominated the ‘Most Inspirational’ category. The best coin came from China.
read more at our partner SIXBID