33138Christian IV
gold 10 Ducat (Portugaloser)
1623
AU53 NGCEstimate: 100.000 $

33146Frederik III
gold 10 Ducats (Portugaloser)
ND (1668-1669)
MS63S NGCEstimate: 100.000 $

33294Frederik III
gold 10 Ducats (Portugaløser)
ND (1661)
AU Details NGCEstimate: 100.000 $

33044Gaius (Caligula)
(AD 37-41).
AV aureus.
NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5.Estimate: 75.000 $

33085Magnentius (AD 350-353).
AV medallion of 3-solidi.
NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5,
Fine Style.Estimate: 75.000 $

33120Charles III
8 Reales 1760/59
NR-JV AU58 PCGSEstimate: 50.000 $

33215George II
gold Proof 5 Guineas 1729
PR63 NGCEstimate: 50.000 $

33249Transylvania.
Georg Rakoczi
gold Restrike 20 Ducat 1631-Dated
MS63 NGCEstimate: 50.000 $

33317Nicholas II
gold Proof 25 Roubles (2-1/2 Imperials)
1896
PR61 NGCEstimate: 50.000 $

33012MACEDONIAN KINGDOM.
Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC).
AV distater.
NGC Choice AUS 5/5 - 5/5,
Fine Style.Estimate: 30.000 $

Archive: People and Markets

New Collector Coin by Swissmint: St. Nicholas

Christmas spirit at the Swissmint: on 27 November 2024, the latest swiss silver coin, St. Nicholas, was issued in honor of the traditional St. Nicholas processions on 6 December.

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There are many ways of transporting gold. But you should never save on security measures. Source: Jazella / Pixabay

How Not To Handle a Gold Transport

Nearly a million euros worth of gold coins were transported in a carrier van to a precious metals dealer without any security measures. No prizes for guessing whether or not they actually got there. A lawsuit in Bavaria reveals how this could happen.

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In Marseille the dealers’ association IAPN hold their 71st General Assembly in June 2023. Photo: Tiia Monto via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

IAPN General Assembly in Marseille 2023

At their 71st General Assembly in Marseille, the International Association of Professional Numismatists elected new members, increased the Executive Committee, and awarded the prestigious IAPN Book Prize.

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Unrealistic or soon to be found in European cash? This is an AI-generated image of a 2-euro commemorative coin on the subject of “defence”. Picture created with Image Generator Pro / ChatGPT

A Military Motif in Circulation – Or: How Political Should 2-Euro Coins Be?

Lithuania is planning to design a 2-euro commemorative coin for defense “against foreign armed forces”. Critics fear a numismatic mobilization – and are eagerly awaiting a possible veto from other euro countries. But have there ever been comparable cases?

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Gaius Iulius Vindex. Denar, zwischen März und Mai 68, Vienne(?). Äußerst selten. Vorzüglich. Taxe: 1.500 Euro. Aus Auktion Heidelberger Münzhandlung 89 (12. November 2024), Nr. 113. Hintergrund: Büste Neros, im Kapitolnischen Museum in Rom (cjh1452000 - CC BY-SA 3.0) und Büste Galbas im Stockholmer Schloss (Wolfgang Sauber / CC BY-SA 3.0).

The Roman Civil War of 68/9: The Prelude to the Year of the Four Emperors

Heidelberger Münzhandlung will offer a series of coins of impeccable quality struck during the Roman Civil War at its auction on 12 and 13 November 2024. We take advantage of this opportunity to examine the historical background of these issues, going back to a time when counter-emperors did not (yet) dare to put their portrait on coins.
Obverse of: Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysos. Leu Auction 14 (2023), lot 279.

An Introduction to Axumite Coinage

With the collection of Dr. Stephan Coffman, a highly significant ensemble of coins from the great ancient African kingdom of Axum is sold at Leu Numismatik. Learn more about the history of Axum and the often disregarded Axumite Coinage in this detailed article.
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