1/2 Reichstaler 1621,
under Wilhelm V of Hesse-Kassel as administrator.
Condition: ef+


city of Besançon,
3 Pistols 1666 with title Charles V.
Condition: CH UNC

Bavaria, Chaise d'or (imperial shield)
1328-1347 under Emperor Louis IV.
Condition: ef

Reichstaler 1654-1668
under Count Guidobald von Thun.
Condition: vf-ef

Solidus (491-518)
under Anastasius the righteous.
Condition: vf-ef

Archive: People and Markets
Daniel Neuberger and the Art of Deception – Exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is currently showing a special exhibition about Daniel Neuberger. Neuberger (1621–1680) was one of the most important and versatile artists at the imperial court in Vienna, where he worked as a wax sculptor, portraitist, and lapidary for Emperor Ferdinand III and his sons Ferdinand IV and Leopold I. more
Pobjoy’s 50 Pence Moon Coin
Pobjoy Mint has issued a 50 pence coin featuring the surface of the moon. The coin is available in two versions and comes with special permission granted by NASA.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Cleaning, Patina, Verdigris etc.: Which Errors Affect the Price of a Coin? – Part 2
The price of a coin does not only depend on its rarity and quality. In the second part of our overview we will talk about wear and tear, cleaning and the consequences of environmental processes.

Record! South African Rarity Leaves All Previous Top Prices Far Behind
Recently, a South African coin was auctioned at Heritage for $1.8 million (excluding premium) – exceeding the previously highest known auction results for South African coins by a remarkable $1.5 million. What makes the “Single 9” such a rarity?















Social Organisations and Bundesbank Advocate for Cash
Coins and banknotes continue to hold significant importance in an increasingly digital world – a point that prominent societal figures have recently underscored in a new position paper. They highlight the social functions of cash and its vital role for disadvantaged groups.
2022 Biggest Year for Treasure Finds in the UK
Earlier this year, the British Museum launched the latest Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) Annual Report. This showed that in 2022, over 50,000 archaeological finds were recorded, including 1,378 Treasure cases – the highest ever reported in a single year. See some of the highlights here.