972Germany Gold pattern thaler
of Joachim Murat, 1806.
Special Strike
Estimate: 300.000 EUR

947Roman Empire
Aureus
Probus
Estimate: 60.000 EUR

773Ancient Greece
Syracuse
decadrachm by Euainetos
Estimate: 100.000 EUR

1011Belgium
Grand écu d'or
du Brabant
PCGS MS 63
Estimate: 60.000 EUR

1054Chinese Empire,
Gold pattern dollar
Special Strike
Estimate: 200.000 EUR

1753France
Napoleon I
5 franc "République"
Gold pattern
Estimate: 150.000 EUR

1808France
Charles X
Platinium medal of the coronation
Estimate: 80.000 EUR

2122Great-Britain
Charles II
Gold Broad pattern 1660 London
Proof
Estimate: 150.000 EUR

2476Russia
Nicolas I
platinum 12 roubles 1842
NGC MS 63
Estimate: 30.000 EUR

2553USA
20 $ 1921,
Philadephia
PCGS MS 63
Estimate: 100.000 EUR

Archive: People and Markets

Reischauer Becomes Part of the Heimerle + Meule Group

With the acquisition of Reischauer GmbH, the Heimerle + Meule Group is expanding its already strong position in the European precious metals market. In the previous year, Heimerle + Meule was already able to substantially enlarge its expertise in precious metal coins and medals by acquiring a majority stake in the Commonwealth Mint.

Alexandria in Nummis – International Symposium in Lugano 2024

The Circolo Numismatico Ticinese presents the program to the international symposium “Alexandria in Nummis” dedicated to the Roman Imperial Coinage of Alexandria.

Das Minerva Magazin stellt Veröffentlichungen mit Juli-August Ausgabe ein. Foto: Annie Spratt.

Minerva Magazine Ceased Publishing

The archaeological journal Minerva, founded in 1990, will discontinue its service with its last issue in July/August 2023. The reason for this, it says, are the lingering effects of the pandemic and increased costs. The last issue can be downloaded for free.

Jere L. Bacharach (1938-2023)

Jere L. Bacharach, expert on Islamic numismatics, died in April 2023. The ANS remembers its long-time member of the Board of Trustees, and an invaluable scholar of the numismatic community and Middle Eastern studies.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Bei genauer Betrachtung können Münzen besondere Merkmale aufweisen, die sich entweder gut oder schlecht auf ihren Wert auswirken. Diese zu erkennen und mit den richtigen Begriffen benennen zu können ist wichtig für jeden Münzsammler. 
Achtung, Bronzepest kann ihre Sammlung zerstören! Foto: Shutterstock.

Cleaning, Patina, Verdigris etc.: Which Errors Affect the Price of a Coin? – Part 2

The price of a coin does not only depend on its rarity and quality. In the second part of our overview we will talk about wear and tear, cleaning and the consequences of environmental processes.

Marcus Antonius: The Loser Who Did Not Write History

Künker’s auction 419 features numismatic rarities from the Roman civil war that followed Caesar’s death. In addition to the Eid Mar denarius, aurei of Marcus Antonius will cross the auction block. We will re-tell his story – from his point of view, not that of Augustus.
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