23Zilveren leeuw.
Verenigde Belgische Staten. 1790.
VF +Schätzpreis: 120 EUR

43Gouden schild of Klinkaert.
Holland. Philips de Goede als Ruwaart &
Jacoba van Beieren. ND (Emissie 1429).
VF.Schätzpreis: 460 EUR

1901 Gulden.
Willem I. 1818.
VFSchätzpreis: 850 EUR

301Nederland.
1692.
Zeeslag bij Kaap La Hogue.
VF +Schätzpreis: 260 EUR

309Nederland.
1909.
Geboorte van prinses Juliana.
XF +.Schätzpreis: 260 EUR

317Nederland.
ND (1990's).
Smiths Gouden flippo.
XFSchätzpreis: 500 EUR

343German states.
Saxony. Harz-Zellerfeld.
1751.
Baptism thaler.
VF / XFSchätzpreis: 200 EUR

351Poland.
1754.
300th anniversary of the incorporation
of Thorn into Poland.
VF +.Schätzpreis: 750 EUR

505France.
Kingdom. Louis XV.
Ecu Vertugadin.
1717 W.
XFSchätzpreis: 120 EUR

642Russia. Empire.
Catharine II.
10 Rouble.
1773 СПБ.
VFSchätzpreis: 1.700 EUR

Münzen, Medaillen und mehr

From 10,000 to 325,000 euros: Catherine the Great dominates the auction

The Heidelberger Münzhandlung offered a 10-ruble coin of Catherine the Great at auction 92, starting at €10,000. It climbed to €325,000. We explain why, and what makes this coin so special.
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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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Menschen und Märkte

Correction: We made a mistake!

The news we published yesterday about the Coin of the Year Award was erroneous.

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The Sixbid Archive – What It Is and Why You Need It

Sixbid has launched a new service: the Sixbid Archive. What makes this archive different from all the other auction databases out there? Is it really one of the most important numismatic projects of this century? Is it worth the €66 price tag? And for whom might it be worthwhile to purchase the €666 gold subscription?

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All the seven coins that were purchased by the National Museum of Denmark. Photo: National Museum of Denmark.

National Museum of Denmark Acquires Seven Coins of the Bruun Collection

The National Museum of Denmark used its right of first refusal to buy extremely rare coins from Lars Emil Bruun’s collection before they are to be sold at auction. Here you can see the seven extraordinary pieces!

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The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG), a nonprofit organization composed of editors, authors, writers, bloggers and content producers who cover news and feature stories about all forms of money, medals and tokens as collectibles.

Submission to the NLG Awards 2024

The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) has announced its annual awards competition for 2024. All entries must be received no later than Monday, June 17, 2024. Participation is restricted to NLG members only.

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Benjamin D.R. Hellings, The Naseby Cup: Coins and Medals of the English Civil War. Yale University Press, 2024, 144 pp. Paperback, 209.6 x 247.7 mm, with 185 color illus. ISBN 9780300275865. Price: $25.00.

The Naseby Cup – Coins and Medals of the English Civil War

The Naseby Cup is a Victorian vessel of extraordinary numismatic importance, as many incredibly rare coins from the English Civil war are integrated into it. A publication on the cup and its coins will soon be available.

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Professor Rory Naismith holding a Byzantine silver coin in the Fitzwilliam Museum. Photo: Adam Page.

Where Did Silver Come from in Early Medieval Europe?

In the mid-7th century, a veritable silver coin boom set off in the North Sea Region. So far, the question of where the silver for the coins came from was up for speculation. A new study provides concrete results.

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