

Gold medal in the weight of 50 ducats
commemorating the publication of the second volume
of Alexander von Humboldt’s *Kosmos*.
NGC MS 65 PL.
From the estate of Emperor William I.

Gold medal in the weight of 50 ducats commemorating
the unveiling of the equestrian statue of
Frederick the Great on Unter den Linden in Berlin in 1851.
NGC MS 63 PL.
From the estate of Emperor William I.

General’s Medal in the weight of 120 ducats, 1871,
commemorating the victory over France.
A magnificent specimen.
From the estate of Emperor William I.

1 1/2 rubles (10 zlotys), 1835, St. Petersburg.
NGC MS 64 (Top Pop).
Only 36 examples struck.
A cabinet piece from polished dies.
From the estate of King Frederick William IV.

5 ducats, 1681.
Struck with the dies of a guilder.
NGC PF 64 Cameo.
Proof.

5 ducats, 1634, Vienna.
Extremely rare.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.

Salvator Medal in the weight of 12 ducats,
n. d.(around 1840).
NGC PF 61 CAMEO.
Proof.

5 ducats, n. d. (1708–1710),
with the title of Joseph I. NGC MS 64.
Extremely rare. According to mint records,
only 7 copies struck.
A magnificent piece.
Archive: People and Markets
Congress in Frankfurt: International Experts Discuss Gold and Silver Trends
From 23 to 25 March 2025, Frankfurt will host the inaugural ZukunftsForum Edelmetalle. This new congress brings together renowned precious metals experts to discuss current market trends, as well as economic and geopolitical developments in the gold, silver, and platinum sectors.
Celebrating Wolfgang Hahn’s 80th Birthday
There are numismatists who are an integral part of the numismatic world. One of them is Wolfgang Hahn, who shaped the fate of the Department of Numismatics and Monetary History in Vienna from 1990 to 2010. On 12 March 2025, he celebrated his 80th birthday.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Counterfeit Detection: Altered Prussia 20 Mark
An NGC expert gives us insight into his everyday life. He shows how the year on a coin from the German Empire was altered by a coin doctor.

Courageous Girls in the Coin Wonderland
Gabriele Sturm illustrates how courageous heroines from children’s and young adult literature are depicted on modern coins.












From a Collector’s Market to an Investor’s Market: Reasons, Consequences, Opportunities, Part 1
Complaining is of no use: change is coming, or may already be here. The question is how to deal with it. In order to develop smart strategies, one must be aware of what is actually happening and why. Ursula Kampmann summarizes the most important changes in the coin world in a loose series. Today: the shift from a collector to an investor market.
The Numismatic World Meets in Madrid: The Second Evento Numismático International
The second Evento Numismático Internacional will take place in Madrid at the end of June. This unique combination of coin fair and conference already attracted numerous visitors from around the world at its premiere last year. This time, Ursula Kampmann will lead an international session dedicated to change in the numismatic world.