Münzen, Medaillen und mehr

The Carl Ludwig House on the Raxalpe and tourism in Austria

On 22 September 2026, Künker will auction a ‘Raxalpentaler’ from the Wenzel collection. Only 100 specimens of this coin are said to have been minted, making this piece one of the rarest Austrian commemorative coins. But is it actually a commemorative coin?
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The finest specimen of the rarest gold coin from the German Empire

On 23 September 2026, Künker auctions Ernst II’s 20-mark coin from a physicist’s collection—the German Empire’s rarest gold coin, limited to 1,000 pieces. NGC knows no finer specimen.
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Menschen und Märkte

TICC: The Best Organised Coin Show in the World

Sometimes it takes a look outside the box to get some inspiration for how the coin show of the future might look like. The TICC in Japan certainly has some fresh ideas to offer. Ursula Kampmann reports on what she experienced in Tokyo.

“Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece” at the British Museum

Over centuries the Persian empire and the Greeks had many conflicts. But nevertheless they influenced each other in many ways, as coins and works of art document. A major exhibition at the British Museum explores the relationship between luxury and power in this time.

The “Red Book” and Its Two Fathers

Kenneth Bressett’s memoir “A Penny Saved” celebrates the life of Bressett’s mentor, hobby legend Richard S. Yeo and author of the “Red Book”. Joel J. Orosz explains what numismatics owes both of them.

RNS Early Career Lectures 2024: Call for Papers!

The Royal Numismatic Society is looking for two students or early career professionals to give a lecture to its members in February 2024. As this will take place over Zoom everybody from all over the world is encouraged to submit a proposal soon!

Jere L. Bacharach (1938-2023)

Jere L. Bacharach, expert on Islamic numismatics, died in April 2023. The ANS remembers its long-time member of the Board of Trustees, and an invaluable scholar of the numismatic community and Middle Eastern studies.

Highly Rare in Circulation: 2-Euro Commemorative Coins from San Marino

San Marino’s circulation coins are rare – even in the small Republic itself. And San Marino also issued just a few 2-euro commemorative coins. A real challenge for collectors. Fortunately, numiscontrol has some tips.


33138Christian IV
Gold 10 Dukaten (Portugalöser)
1623
AU53 NGC
Schätzpreis: 100.000 $

33146Frederik III
Gold 10 Dukaten(Portugalöser)
ND (1668-1669)
MS63S NGC
Schätzpreis: 100.000 $

33294Frederik III
Gold 10 Dukaten(Portugalöser)
ND (1661)
AU Details NGC
Schätzpreis: 100.000 $

33044Gaius (Caligula)
(AD 37-41).
AV Aureus.
NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5.
Schätzpreis: 75.000 $

33085Magnentius (AD 350-353).
AV Medallion / 3-solidi.
NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5,
Feiner Stil.
Schätzpreis: 75.000 $

33120Charles III
8 Reales 1760/59
NR-JV AU58 PCGS
Schätzpreis: 50.000 $

33215George II
Gold Proof 5 Guineas 1729
PR63 NGC
Schätzpreis: 50.000 $

33249Transylvanien.
Georg Rakoczi
Gold Restrike 20 Ducat 1631-Dated
MS63 NGC
Schätzpreis: 50.000 $

33317Nicholas II
Gold Proof 25 Rubel (2-1/2 Imperials)
1896
PR61 NGC
Schätzpreis: 50.000 $

33012Königreich MAKEDONIEN
Alexander III der Große (336-323 BC).
AV Distater.
NGC Choice AUS 5/5 - 5/5,
Feiner Stil.
Schätzpreis: 30.000 $