Matidia.
Denarius (112 AD), Rome.
Condition: very rare, vf /vf+.

Julian II. Apostata as Caesar.
Solidus (355–357 AD), Rome.
Condition: unc

Frederik IV.
Double-Ducat 1704, Copenhagen.
With certificate of authenticity.
Condition: ef-

Johann Wilhelm.
Ducat 1753, Nuremberg.
Condition: rare, lightly worked, vf-

Archive: People and Markets
How Canada’s Coins Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III
The Royal Canadian Mint released collector coins in celebration of King Charles’ Coronation. The coins feature the new Royal Cypher but not yet the King’s portrait. Find here more information about when to expect his portrait.
The South African Mint: Africa’s Largest Mint
At the end of my trip to South Africa, I have the unique opportunity to visit the South African Mint. I’m taking you along on my visit, and that’s something very special: normally, taking photos inside the South African Mint isn’t permitted!
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Marcus Antonius: The Loser Who Did Not Write History
Künker’s auction 419 features numismatic rarities from the Roman civil war that followed Caesar’s death. In addition to the Eid Mar denarius, aurei of Marcus Antonius will cross the auction block. We will re-tell his story – from his point of view, not that of Augustus.

Numismatic Issues Concerning Health, Medicine and Women in Times of Covid, Part 3: Personifications of Health and Medicine
Over the course of the Covid pandemic, health care professionals have attracted increased media attention. Gabriele Sturm examined the question of how women in health care professions were depicted on coins in the past, and how they are represented today. The last part of this series deals with personifications of health care and medicine.

















Further Thefts at Royal Coin Cabinet Brought to Trial
The systematic thefts at the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm were not committed by one single person. Another employee helped himself to some objects. At present, prosecutors are trying to prove the man stole coins worth more than 3.8 million Swedish kronor, including a Russian family ruble which sold for 510,000 SEK in 2009.
A New Member to Join the SINCONA Team: Michael Otto
The SINCONA team is excited to welcome a new member. As of 1 January 2025, Michael Otto is working at the SINCONA Group’s headquarters in Zurich. He is looking forward to taking over the position as Head of Numismatics.