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

How Two Fraudsters Almost Changed England’s History

Two English metal detectorists attempted to sell off some illegally excavated coins. In a police operation straight out of a movie, the pair were caught and have now been sentenced. The seized coins present England’s King Alfred the Great in a totally different light.

Tokyo Sets New Record for Lost Cash Handed In

If you loose your cash let’s hope it happens in Tokyo. Then chances are good you get it back. Maybe in no other city in the world people hand in so much lost cash to police. There are good reasons why they do it.

The Fight for Collector’s Rights: An Interview With Ursula Kampmann

For his passionately run “Numischannel” on YouTube, Argentine numismatist Damian Salgado conducted an interview with Ursula Kampmann. Among other things, they talked about private collecting, the rights of collectors and the fight against unfair legislation worldwide. Take a look!

British Celtic Coins: Art or Imitation?

The peoples of pre-Roman Britain remain an enigma, and the same is true for their coins. Tim Wright wrote a new book on British Celtic Coins which will soon be published by Spink Books. Read his introduction on the topic here.

Stack’s Bowers Moves Into New Hong Kong Office

Stack’s Bowers Galleries has relocated their Hong Kong headquarters. The new space is larger with a state-of-the-art auction facility. Opening will take place on October 11.

Coin Dealer Richard Beale Pleads Guilty

Richard Beale has pleaded guilty to a number of charges. At a court hearing in New York in August 2023, the British coin dealer admitted, among other things, to falsifying the provenance of an EID MAR aureus.


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 $