154Preußen. Friedrich Wilhelm IV., 1840-1861.
Goldmedaille zu 50 Dukaten auf das
Erscheinen des zweiten Bandes des Werkes
"Kosmos" von Alexander von Humboldt. NGC MS 65 PL.
Aus dem Nachlass Kaiser Wilhelms I.
Schätzpreis: 40.000 Euro

166Preußen. Friedrich Wilhelm IV., 1840-1861.
Goldmedaille zu 50 Dukaten auf die Enthüllung des
Reiterdenkmals Friedrichs des Großen
„Unter den Linden“ in Berlin 1851. NGC MS 63 PL.
Aus dem Nachlass Kaiser Wilhelms I.
Schätzpreis: 25.000 Euro

179Preußen. Friedrich Wilhelm IV., 1840-1861.
Goldmedaille zu 50 Dukaten 1855,
geprägt zu Ehren der Feldmarschälle.
NGC MS 62 DPL.
Aus dem Nachlass Kaiser Wilhelms I.
Schätzpreis: 25.000 Euro

191Preußen. Wilhelm I., 1861-1888.
Generalsmedaille zu 120 Dukaten 1871,
auf den Sieg über Frankreich.
Prachtexemplar.
Aus dem Nachlass Kaiser Wilhelms I.
Schätzpreis: 75.000 Euro

297Russland. Nikolaus I., 1825-1855. Familienrubel.
1 1/2 Rubel (10 Zlotych) 1835, St. Petersburg.
NGC MS 64 (Top Pop).
Nur 36 Exemplare geprägt.
Kabinettstück von polierten Stempeln.
Aus dem Nachlass König Friedrich Wilhelms IV.
Schätzpreis: 250.000 Euro

1192RDR. Ferdinand II., 1592-1618-1637.
5 Dukaten 1634, Wien.
Von größter Seltenheit.
Vorzüglich-Stempelglanz.
Schätzpreis: 10.000 Euro

1266RDR. Wien.
Salvatormedaille zu 12 Dukaten o. J. (um 1840).
NGC PF 61 CAMEO.
Pollierte Platte.
Schätzpreis: 15.000 Euro

1334Stadt Regensburg.
5 Dukaten o. J. (1708-1710), mit Titel Josephs I.
NGC MS 64.
Von allergrößter Seltenheit.
Laut Münzakten nur 7 Exemplare geprägt.
Prachtexemplar.
Schätzpreis: 25.000 Euro

1602Deutsch-Neu-Guinea.
10 Neu-Guinea Mark 1895 A.
NGC MS 65.
Prachtexemplar.
Schätzpreis: 50.000 Euro

2757Sachsen.
Johann Friedrich der Großmütige und Moritz, 1541-1547.
Dreifaltigkeitsmedaille 1544.
Ein Meisterwerk der deutschen Medaillenkunst
an altem Henkel.
Prachtvolle, vorzügliche Arbeit.
Schätzpreis: 75.000 Euro

Münzen, Medaillen und mehr

Short-Whiskered Dragon: The dragon with the short whiskers

Heritage has valued a proof coin from the Chinese mint in Tianjin, dated 1911, at US$2 million. The proof coin is extremely rare; only three examples are known to be in private hands. More important, however, is its historical significance, as the coin symbolises the changing times in China.
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The Imperial Collection

On 23 June 2026, the first part of the Hohenzollern coin collection will go under the hammer. The Osnabrück-based auction house Künker will be auctioning coins and medals from the collections of the Kings of Prussia and the Emperor of Germany. We present a selection of particularly special items and explain what the coins in the collection reveal about the character of Emperor Wilhelm I.
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Menschen und Märkte

Croatian Rulers – A New Coin Series

Croatia is proud of its long and rich history. The Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, is dedicating a new coin series for collectors to their country’s history, focusing on Croatia’s rulers. The first King of Croatia was King Tomislav, who is depicted on the first coin in this series.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Professional Numismatist Program

If you have ever considered making your hobby your profession and aren’t older than 25 years, the Stack’s Bowers Professional Numismatist Program offers an opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to be successful in this field.

A Holey Dollar Returns to Toruń – An Update on the Torún Coin Theft

The Australian Federal Police have announced that they have helped return a Holey Dollar from the Toruń theft to the city’s regional museum. Here is the latest news on the theft of at least 194 coins, which is currently being tried in court.

Museum of American Finance Announces New Exhibit Headquarters

The Museum of American Finance, a Smithsonian affiliate, is relocating to Boston with a new 5,400 sq ft space set to open on July 1, 2026. This marks its first permanent exhibit location since leaving 48 Wall Street in New York in 2018 after a flood damaged the facility but spared its renowned collections.

CoinsWeekly Special Issue for the TICC Tokyo 2025

After overwhelming interest in the last years, we have once again published a printed CoinsWeekly Special Issue for TICC 2025, which takes place in Tokyo from April 26 to 28. If you can’t make it to Tokyo, you can download the PDF here.

Jewish-American Hall of Fame honors Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington

The Jewish-American Hall of Fame is celebrating May as Jewish American Heritage Month by issuing art medals honoring Julius Rosenwald, who appears along with his friend and associate Booker T. Washington. These Renaissance-style high relief medals are the 56th in the longest continuing series of art medals in America.