Auc. 112 Lot 71Cilicia,
Persian satrap Mazzaios.
AR Stater (361-334 BC)
with Baal of Tarsus.
Condition: ef.Estimate: 2.000 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 472Roman Empire, Titus.
AE Sestertius (AD 80–81), Rome.
"Judaea Capta" type.
Condition: rare, ef.Estimate: 26.000 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 505Roman Empire, Trajan.
AV Aureus (AD 107–113), Rome.
Restitution issue honoring Augustus.
Condition: extremely rare, near vf.Estimate: 24.000 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 1467Province of the United Netherlands.
Arendsrijksdaalder (Eagle Rixdollar), 1598.
Condition: very rare, vf.Estimate: 800 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 1871Bremen, City.
Thaler, 1657.
Bearing the title of Ferdinand III.
Condition: near ef/ef.Estimate: 1.200 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 2139Free City of Frankfurt.
Vereinstaler 1857.
Condition: attr. piece, first strike.Estimate: 3.900 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 2363Saxe-Meiningen, Louise Eleonore.
Convention thaler, n.d. (after 1803),
issued on the death of Duke Georg.
Condition: extremely rare, unc.Estimate: 6.100 EUR

Auc. 113 Lot 149Central African Republic.
Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale,
1000 francs 1974.
Condition: I-.Estimate: 500 EUR

Auc. 113 Lot 161Lübeck.
Commerz-Bank,
20 Thaler, July 1, 1865 (1866), blank.
Condition: I.Estimate: 400 EUR

Auc. 113 Lot 288Bank Deutscher Länder banknotes.
50 Deutsche Mark 1948, specimen.
Condition: very rare, I.Estimate: 1.000 EUR

Archive: People and Markets

CIT’s Reconstruction – Gorilla

The “Reconstruction” series by CIT will amaze connoisseurs and lovers of innovative minting technology alike. This year will see the release of the second issue in of the series: “Gorilla – Guardian of the Jungle”.

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There is no evidence that proves that the illicit trade in antiquities is the third largest in the world. That is the finding of a new study by Donna Yates and Neil Brodie.

Researchers Analyse the Myth About the Massive Illicit Trade in Antiquities

An extensive new study shows that the scale of the illicit trade in antiquities is much smaller than activists claim. The study demonstrates how these false numbers came about, and how we actually should deal with the problem of the illicit trade in antiquities.

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The Palace of Westminster was built between 1840 and 1870 and is a popular photo opportunity every day.

Tiffany Art Metropolis – Palace of Westminster

CIT’s Tiffany issues are among the most coveted rarities on the collectors’ market. This is not only due to their innovative inlay but also to the high level of minting technology and the attention to detail. In 2023 it is London’s turn with the Palace of Westminster. The playful neo-Gothic architecture of the Victorian age is perfectly suited for such an elaborate design.

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Theft at the Stockholm Royal Coin Cabinet

An audit at the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm showed that a transferred 2.6 million euros worth of objects are missing. Now a former employee has to answer for theft.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Siege plan of the city of Frankfurt based on the original by Conrad Faber von Creuznach, 1552.

Two Cityscapes on Coins From Frankfurt am Main and The Artwork That Inspired Them

Many engravers used contemporary media to make their work easier. Their coin designs were often based on well-known engravings. This is illustrated by two pieces from the Loos Collection, which will be auctioned by Künker in September 2023.
The contents of a piggy bank from the Deutsche Mark era – a case for the Bundesbank exchange counter? Photo: Wieschowski.

Marks and Pfennigs in Your Inheritance: What Should Heirs Do with Old DM Coins?

When dealing with inheritances, it’s common for heirs to come across coins from the Deutsche Mark era –often, these Pfennigs and Marks can feel overwhelming. However, heading straight to the Bundesbank, where nearly all DM coins can be exchanged indefinitely, isn’t always the best option.
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