

Persian satrap Mazzaios.
AR Stater (361-334 BC)
with Baal of Tarsus.
Condition: ef.

AE Sestertius (AD 80–81), Rome.
"Judaea Capta" type.
Condition: rare, ef.

AV Aureus (AD 107–113), Rome.
Restitution issue honoring Augustus.
Condition: extremely rare, near vf.

Arendsrijksdaalder (Eagle Rixdollar), 1598.
Condition: very rare, vf.

Thaler, 1657.
Bearing the title of Ferdinand III.
Condition: near ef/ef.

Vereinstaler 1857.
Condition: attr. piece, first strike.

Convention thaler, n.d. (after 1803),
issued on the death of Duke Georg.
Condition: extremely rare, unc.

Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale,
1000 francs 1974.
Condition: I-.
Archive: People and Markets
Questions and Answers for Coin Collectors Regarding the Death of Pope Francis
Following five different coin series since 2002, the Vatican is set to issue new euro coins this year. When the change to a new pope on the coins will take place, and how the Sede Vacante will be commemorated numismatically, remains unclear – as does the timing for the return of the Vatican’s coin issuing office for collectors.
Numindex Update: Prices for Mid-Grade Coins Are on the Rise
Even the Prices for mid-grade coins are on the rise at the moment. That is confirmed by the coin price index numindex. Michael Zagorowski tells us about the causes and recent observations in the trade and at coin shows.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The French Marianne I: Marianne as a Representative of the French People – Part 1
Marianne represents France as a female national allegory. Gabriele Sturm explores how she is depicted on French coins. Part 1 covers the time period until the end of the Third Republic.

Coloured Metal from Austria: Niobium Coins
In 2003, the Austrian Mint introduced a new metal with exciting characteristics to the world of coins: niobium. The beginning of a success story.












Decline in Print Business: MDM Announces Job Cuts
The Münzhandelsgesellschaft in Brunswick reports a decline in sales and plans to reorganise its sales and develop new products.
RNS Early Career Lectures 2024: Call for Papers!
The Royal Numismatic Society is looking for two students or early career professionals to give a lecture to its members in February 2024. As this will take place over Zoom everybody from all over the world is encouraged to submit a proposal soon!