Archive: People and Markets

Two-Euro Ticker: New €2 Coins in January 2025

Fresh additions for €2 collectors – and a surprising twist: 2025 kicks off with an unexpected yet understandable change of plans from one issuing country.

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Fr. Henniker, Notes during a visit to Egypt, Nubia, the Oasis Boeris, Mount Sinai, and Jerusalem. 2nd Edition, London, 1824, X+352 S.

Sir Frederick Henniker: Notes during a visit to Egypt…

200 years ago, Sir Frederick Henniker embarked on his Grand Tour to the Middle East. His travelogue gives a vivid insight into the beginnings of cultural tourism and the antiquities trade. A specimen is currently being offered by Münzen & Medaillen GmbH.

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CIT’s Reconstruction – Gorilla

The “Reconstruction” series by CIT will amaze connoisseurs and lovers of innovative minting technology alike. This year will see the release of the second issue in of the series: “Gorilla – Guardian of the Jungle”.

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Spectacular Coin Hoard Discovered in the Province of Utrecht

A hoard of 404 coins has been unearthed in the province of Utrecht. It is probably the first find on the European mainland to include both Roman and British Celtic coins. The coin find underlines the importance of the Lower Germanic Limes for the Roman invasions of Britain.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

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.

Queen Anne: Great Britain on Its Way to Becoming a Global Power

On 26 May 2025, SINCONA will auction off part 6 of the British Collection presenting the medals of this ensemble. In this article, we will show you some of the treasures among the lots and explore the story of Queen Anne. Under her rule, Great Britain became the most important trading power in Europe.
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