Archive: People and Markets
Where Did Silver Come from in Early Medieval Europe?
In the mid-7th century, a veritable silver coin boom set off in the North Sea Region. So far, the question of where the silver for the coins came from was up for speculation. A new study provides concrete results.
A Well-Known Scam Strikes Again: Gold Coins Worth 280,000 Euros Gone
Using a well-known scam, a fraudster tricked a German senior citizen into handing over gold coins worth 280,000 euros. Find out how the scam works and how you can protect yourself and others.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Why Neuchâtel Is Not Part of France Today
It was a close call – Louis XIV would certainly have swallowed up Neuchâtel in today’s Switzerland if it had not been for Marie de Nemours’ fierce insistence on her rights. We explain the political situation and introduce you to the princess and her coinage. All the pieces shown come from the Bürki Collection and will be on offer in SINCONA’s Auction 95 on 24 October 2024.

25 Years Ago: Millennium Coins and the Dawn of a New Era
The transition to a new millennium captivated the numismatic world. Commemorative coins from that time were colourful and bold, as a brief glance at the past led to a high-speed journey into a high-tech future—only for things to turn out differently.











The Black Lizard from Brusnik Island in Ultra-High Relief
Croatia is home to a lizard species that would have impressed even Darvin himself: the autochthonous black lizard, found only on the island of Brusnik. On 14 March 2024, Croatia issued three collector coins in its honour. Now the fourth, a two-ounce silver version in ultra-high relief, has been released.
Numismatic Fine Art – A New Auction House Introduces Itself
Numismatic Fine Art has been operating an online store for some time already, and now the first auction is about to take place. Here, André Bollinger introduces his company to the numismatic community.