Archive: People and Markets
Joachim Stollhoff (18.7.1948-2.11.2024)
Claire Franklin-Werz also wrote an extensive obituary for her long-time friend and mentor Joachim Stollhoff.
British Celtic Coins: Art or Imitation?
The peoples of pre-Roman Britain remain an enigma, and the same is true for their coins. Tim Wright wrote a new book on British Celtic Coins which will soon be published by Spink Books. Read his introduction on the topic here.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The Borki Train Disaster
On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.

Maximilian: The Last Knight and / or a Bankrupt
On 3 July 2025, Künker will auction the Hermann Wohnlich Collection presenting coins and medals from Tyrol. The offer includes an impressive ensemble of representative coins of Maximilian I, which are an excellent testament to his ability to cultivate his image. The effects of this can still be felt today.











PMG Now Grading Banknotes Year-round in Munich
The introduction of full-time PMG grading services in Munich, initially available for the Bulk and Modern tiers, marks a new expansion of the company’s services for the paper money collecting community in Europe.
CoinsWeekly Special Issue for the Evento Numismático International Madrid 2024
On the occasion of the new Evento Numismático International in Madrid, we are once again publishing one of our printed CoinsWeekly Special Issues, this time in Spanish. Read about the history of the taler, the protection of cultural assets and much more!