Archive: People and Markets

CIT’s Mt. Everest – First Ascent

70 years ago two mountaineers were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest. To commemorate this event, CIT has minted two silver coins with Ultra High Relief and further features.

Further Investigations into the Stolen Celtic Coin Hoard

Following police success in the case of the stolen Celtic gold hoard, the authorities have made additional details public. It appears that the perpetrators were professionals, but their professionalism was their undoing.

Die Unterwasserarchäologen bei der Arbeit. Foto: Ufficio Stampa e Communicazione MiC

Archaeologists in Awe at the Sight of Sardinia’s Folles Hoard

Italian archaeologists are calling it one of the most important finds in recent years: up to 50,000 bronze coins dating from the 4th century have been discovered off the Sardinian coast. Apart from the outstanding size of this hoard, the coins’ condition is also astonishing.

Bowing to a Croatian Basketball Legend

In 1993, Dražen Petrović, one of the world’s most famous basketball players, died aged only 29 years. With his ambition, hard work, reliability, and modesty, the “Mozart of Basketball” continues to inspire many of his fans to this day.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Royal Gold: England’s Five Guineas and the English Gold Currency

On 10 December 2024, Numismatica Genevensis will offer the most complete run of English Five Guineas ever sold at auction. The pieces are considered to be the most beautiful and the heaviest English circulation issues in gold. They were struck from 1668 to 1777, during the period when England replaced its bimetallism with the gold currency. Read on to find out more.

Important Collection of Islamic Glass Weights at Numismatica Genevensis SA

Islamic glass weights are fascinating due to their resemblance to coins and their still disputed function. Numismatica Genevensis is able to offer an entire collection in museum quality in its upcoming Islamic auction.
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