Schätzpreis: 19.900 EURAbtei Hersfeld,
1/2 Reichstaler 1621,
unter Wilhelm V. von Hessen-Kassel
als Administrator.
Erhaltung: vz+
3018-589
Schätzpreis: 9.890 EURFrankreich,
Stadt Besancon,
3 Pistolen 1666 mit Titel Karl V.
Erhaltung: f.st
3019-931
Schätzpreis: 5.800 EURHeiliges Römisches Reich, Bayern,
Chaise d'or (Kaiserschild) 1328-1347
unter Kaiser Ludwig IV.
Erhaltung: vz
3020-009
Schätzpreis: 3.680 EURGriechenland,
Ostkelten,
Tetradrachme (3-2 Jhd. v. Chr.).
Erhaltung: vz
3020-877
Schätzpreis: 485 EURErzbistum Salzburg,
Reichstaler 1654-1668
unter Graf Guidobald von Thun.
Erhaltung: ss-vz
3019-824
Schätzpreis: 350 EURGroßbritannien,
Halfpenny-Token 1794,
Kent-Dover.
Erhaltung: MS65 BN
3020-591
Schätzpreis: 485 EURSachsen,
Siegestaler 1871 unter Johann.
Erhaltung: ss-vz
3003-367
Schätzpreis: 1.180 EURByzanz,
Solidus (491-518) unter
Anastasius der Gerechte.
Erhaltung: ss-vz
3005-316
Schätzpreis: 2.650 EURRömisches Reich,
Sesterz (225-227),
Orbiana, Gemahlin des Severus Alexander.
Erhaltung: vz
3020-873
Schätzpreis: 1.950 EURKönigreich Böhmen,
Dukat 1676 unter Leopold I.
Erhaltung: ss
3021-518

Münzen, Medaillen und mehr

The First World War, Australia and its kookaburra penny

During the Battle of Gallipoli, 8,709 Australians were killed and 17,924 were wounded. This was an enormous loss of life – at least in relative terms! Around one in every 50 Australians of military age was affected. After the war, Australia therefore demanded a new role in the Commonwealth. A coin that will be auctioned at Künker on 8 October 2025 commemorates this event.
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Beitragsbild Frankreich-Louis-d-or

A double Louis d'or from 1640/1

In 1640, a new coin minting technique became popular in France. Jean Varin introduced the balancier. However, the coin smiths at the old Paris mint resisted this change, as this coin shows.
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Menschen und Märkte

CIT’ Numismatic Icons – Leon

CIT is releasing the sixth issue in its successful Numismatic Icons series. It reinterprets the early tetradrachms of the Sicilian city of Leontinoi. The impressive motif of a lion’s head – ‘leon’ in Greek – has always made these coins unique.

Bulgaria Will Adopt the Euro in 2026

The euro area is expanding: On June 4, 2025, the European Central Bank confirmed that Bulgaria meets the requirements for joining the eurozone. This clears the way for the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026 – provided that preparations can be completed in time.

Vatican Plans a Comeback: New Online Shop Launches in July

This move has nothing to do with the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV but has been in preparation for months: Starting in July 2025, the Vatican will resume sales of its philatelic and numismatic products.

2-Euro Ticker: New Releases in May 2025

Luxembourg celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Grand Duke’s accession – and prepares for his farewell – with a little help from a German mint. Italy, Finland, and Malta also delight the euro coin community with new designs.

Coin of the Year: Surprising Picks and Standout Themes from the Oscars of Numismatics

Every year, collectors around the world eagerly await the nominations for the Coin of the Year (COTY) Award, which honors the most outstanding coin issues from across the globe.

Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Wonder at Risk – Because of Coins?

One of Britain’s most iconic natural landmarks is under threat – because tourists are decorating the famous basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway with coins. What may seem like a well-meaning gesture is now causing increasing damage to the geologically unique rock formation.


23Syrakus, Sizilien.
AR Tetradrachme,
circa 413-405 v. Chr.
Schätzpreis: 75.000 CHF

41Alexander der Grosse.
AV Stater,
circa 325-323/2 v. Chr.
Schätzpreis: 30.000 CHF

134Q. Labienus Parthicus.
AR Denar,
Anfang 40 v. Chr.
Schätzpreis: 35.000 CHF

192Antoninus Pius, mit Marcus Aurelius Caesar.
AV Aureus,
circa 140-144 n. Chr.
Schätzpreis: 20.000 CHF

207Pertinax.
AV Aureus,
Januar-März 193 n. Chr.
Schätzpreis: 35.000 CHF

272Crispus.
AV Solidus,
324-325 n. Chr.
Schätzpreis: 10.000 CHF

386Franz Josef I.
AV 12 Dukaten,
circa 1880.
Schätzpreis: 7.500 CHF

411Maximilian I.
AV 5 Dukaten
1640.
Schätzpreis: 10.000 CHF

505Padua, unter venezianischer Herrschaft.
Medaille
circa 1550.
Schätzpreis: 3.500 CHF

582Zürich.
AR Doppeltaler
1624.
Schätzpreis: 3.000 CHF