

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
Heimerle + Meule Group becomes HM Precious Metals
Following a number of major acquisitions in recent months, the Heimerle + Meule Group is now adapting its name – not least to make it easier to pronounce internationally.
Money Talks – Art, Society & Power
A new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford aims to explore the intricate and often humorous relationship between art, money, and society. Meet Nero, Edward VIII, Warhol, Banksy and many more.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

What People Used to Pay With in South Africa
Coins are only the most recent of the many means of payment used in South Africa. And yet, there is much to be told about the country’s numismatic past. We tell the story of South African means of payment from glass beads to the rand.

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.












CoinFindsViewer – Roman Coin Finds in Southern Germany
Recently a new numismatic project went online: the CoinFindsViewer represents the first large-scale visualization of Roman coin find data in southern Germany. It enables users to interactively explore the dataset along the Roman frontier, the Limes, and its hinterland across various historical periods.
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.