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.
read more at our partner SIXBID

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.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Menschen und Märkte

He has already prepared several changes for his first World Money Fair: Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel

Interview: News From the World Money Fair

In 2024, a new generation takes over the leadership of the World Money Fair. Having hosted 17 successful events, Barbara Balz has handed over the reins to Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel. We talked to him to find out about the future course of the World Money Fair.

Read more
Taya Pobjoy, Im Hintergrund des Fotos Trophäen der vielen Erfolge der Münzstätte, beispielsweise die COTY-Auszeichnungen. Foto: Michael Alexander, London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre.

The End of Pobjoy Mint: An Interview with Taya Pobjoy

On 31 December 2023, Pobjoy Mint discontinued their operations. This marked the end of an era. In this interview, Taya Pobjoy explains why she decided to close down the mint and why she did not want to sell the company including her brand.

Read more
First room – Artemis the goddess. Credit: Sandra Ciampone. Courtesy: Turkish Ministry of Culture / DEM Museums.

Ephesus Experience Museum – Symphony on a World Heritage Site

Visitors to the ruins of ancient Ephesus will now find an additional museum on the site. The focus here is not on originals, but on atmospheric installations and technical projections of the highest standard. The experience was created by Atelier Brückner.

Read more
Group photograph of all presenters. Image: ICOMON.

Report of the ICOMON 29th Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur

The 2023 ICOMON conference was held in Malaysia. Read here about the program, the topics presented and discussed, and where you can watch the presentations online.

Read more
Coins that are submitted for grading during the WMF in Berlin, for example, should be ready in time for the Numismata in Munich.

NGC Grading On-site in Munich in February

For the first time since 2019, NGC will be carrying out on-site coin grading at its office in Munich in February. Collectors and dealers have the opportunity to submit their treasures for grading at the World Money Fair in Berlin.

Read more
Milchflecken und abblätternde Farbe: Die Qualität deutscher Sammlermünzen gibt Anlass zur Sorge. Doch nicht nur Deutschland ist betroffen. Münzbilder: Sebastian Wieschowski, Hintergrund: UK.

An “Error Coin” No Collector Is Happy About

The quality of the country’s collector coins is the subject of heated debate in Germany. This regards silver coins and colour issues. But the problem is not limited to German mints – the phenomenon of “milk spots” in particular is a major concern for coin producers around the world.

Read more