Starting price: 6,000 EURBrunswick-Lüneburg-Celle.
Christian Louis. 1665 löser of 3 talers (with value mark),
Zellerfeld. Extremely rare. Very fine.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 88398
Starting price: 2,500 EURBrunswick-Calenberg-Hannover. George V.
1854 B double taler “Münzbesuch” (visit of the mint).
About FDC.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 88687
Starting price: 6,500 EURFrance / Strasbourg. 1590 taler,
commemorating the “Stückschießen”. Rare.
PCGS MS61. Extremely fine to mint state.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 88866
Starting price: 5,000 EURChina. 100 yuan 1995 “Lion Dance”.
Only 138 of the planned 1,000 pieces minted.
Extremely rare. Damaged certificate. Proof.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 881057
Starting price: 15,000 EURVienna. Salvator issue of 10 ducats, n.d. (around 1683).
Very rare. Very fine.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 881256
Starting price: 12,000 EURBreslau. Franz Ludwig of Palatine-Neuburg.
1701 ducat, Neisse. Extremely rare. Extremely fine.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 881412
Starting price: 14,000 EURWürttemberg. Eberhard Ludwig.
1699 double ducat.
Extremely rare. Extremely fine to mint state.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 881819
Starting price: 25,000 EURSaxony. Frederick III “the Wise”, Albert and John.
Taler n. d., Annaberg or Wittenberg.
First klappmützentaler. Extremely rare. Very fine.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 881673
Starting price: 10,000 EURGerman Empire / Saxony-Coburg-Gotha.
2 marks 1911. Only 100 specimens minted! First strike.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 882662
Starting price: 7,500 EURGDR 10 marks 1985.
40th anniversary “Victory over fascism”.
Material pattern of white gold. Original seal.
Only 200 specimens minted. Extremely rare. Proof.Heidelberger Münzhandlung Grün: Auction 883259
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.
A Numismatic Journey Through the Principality of Monaco
On the visit of Albert II and Charlène of Monaco to Germany: The small country on the Mediterranean has more to offer than casinos, car races and film stars – it can look back on a long numismatic tradition.
The Turks, the Bohemian Estates and Two Gnadenpfennigs by Ferdinand I
SINCONA’s spring auction will be held from 13 to 15 May 2024. Among other highlights, two extremely rare gold gnadenpfennigs by Ferdinand I are on offer. The multiple coins with a weight of 10 and 15 gold gulden are among the great treasures of Habsburg numismatics. We share their story.
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.
Croatia’s First Year as a Euro Country: A New Era for Coin Collectors and the Croatian Mint
Ivan Odrljin, sales representative at the Croatian Mint, talks to CoinsWeekly in an exclusive interview about the first steps in a new numismatic environment, challenges and chances, and gives insights into the future plans of Croatia.
A War Fought with Unusual Weapons: How Prussia Used Finance and Politics to Force the Habsburg Hereditary Lands Out of the German Confederation
On 26 March 2024, the Künker auction house will offer the Tursky Collection with coins of Emperor Franz Joseph I. We use specimens from this collection to tell the story of how Prussia used its economic sway to become the sole hegemonic power in Germany.
Regensburg: Where the Emperor and the Empire Met
Only a few German cities issued as magnificent early modern coins as Regensburg. And there is a good reason for this – gold and heavy silver coins in particular were in high demand in this city. Not for trading purposes but for representation. After all, the Perpetual Diet of the Holy Roman Empire sat in Regensburg. Read here how it worked and what role coins played in this event.
Coins and Medals of the Popes: Representatives of the Catholic Church
Since the 16th century, people throughout Europe have collected coins and medals of the popes. Papal issues were often intended to be collectibles rather than a means of payment. Künker presents a little introduction to this fascinating subject.
A Coin on a Coin: Luxembourg to Resurrect the “Feierstëppler”
The Grand Duchy honours its past as a centre of the steel industry with a new 2-euro commemorative coin bearing the unwieldy title “100th anniversary of the Grand Ducal decree on the issue of the ‘Feierstëppler’”.
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.