Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector.
Ducat 1686 LCS, Berlin.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.


Maximilian II.
Ducat 1855.
Only a few pieces are known.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.

Ferdinand Albrecht I.
Löser in the weight of 4 Reichstalers 1670, Clausthal.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.

Friedrich Adolf.
5 Ducats 1711, Detmold.
Only known piece.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.

6 Ducats, n. d. (1765-1790), with the title of Joseph II.
NGC MS 62 PL.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece from polished dies.
Almost uncirculaed.

Johann Adolf, 1590-1616.
Portugalöser (10 ducats) n.d., Eutin.
Extremely rare and of particular
significance in monetary history.
Attractive piece.

Leopold I, 1657-1705.
20 Ducats, n. d. (after 1666), Hall,
by M. König.
Extremely rare.
Almost extremely fine.

Archive: People and Markets
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.
CIT’ Numismatic Icons – Leon
CIT is releasing the sixth issue in its successful Numismatic Icons series. It reinterprets the early tetradrachms of the Sicilian city of Leontinoi. The impressive motif of a lion’s head – ‘leon’ in Greek – has always made these coins unique.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Maria Theresa and Her Persecution of Jews
On 18 December 1744, Maria Theresa adopted a decree that expelled 40,000 Bohemian Jews from their homeland. A medal testifies to the fact that she had to revoke the decree due to financial and diplomatic pressure. The time of Jewish persecution was over for the time being – that is, until the genocide of the Jews in the 20th century.

Women on Commemorative Coins: A Long Road to True Equality
Every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March—and this week, numismatists also have a reason to celebrate. On 6 March, a German 20-euro coin was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the International Women’s Year. This coin marks the beginning of a new German commemorative coin series under the theme "Influential Women". But does this mean that women have finally secured their place in the world of numismatics?













Coin Dealers Targeted by Organized Crime Groups Following Coin Show Attendances
The Numismatic Crime Information Center warns that coin dealers in the USA are being targeted by organized crime, especially after attending coin shows.
ANS Awards the 2025 Trustees’ Award to the NYINC
The American Numismatic Society annually presents the Trustees’ Award to honor those advancing the study and appreciation of numismatics. This year, the New York International Numismatic Convention was recognized for over 50 years of uniting coin collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts.