Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector.
Ducat 1686 LCS, Berlin.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.


Maximilian II.
Ducat 1855.
Only a few pieces are known.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.

Ferdinand Albrecht I.
Löser in the weight of 4 Reichstalers 1670, Clausthal.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.

Friedrich Adolf.
5 Ducats 1711, Detmold.
Only known piece.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.

6 Ducats, n. d. (1765-1790), with the title of Joseph II.
NGC MS 62 PL.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece from polished dies.
Almost uncirculaed.

Johann Adolf, 1590-1616.
Portugalöser (10 ducats) n.d., Eutin.
Extremely rare and of particular
significance in monetary history.
Attractive piece.

Leopold I, 1657-1705.
20 Ducats, n. d. (after 1666), Hall,
by M. König.
Extremely rare.
Almost extremely fine.

Archive: People and Markets
Save 50% on Volumes 1–50 of “Collection Moneta”
For 30 years now, numismatic articles have been published in the series “Collection Moneta”, edited by Georges Depeyrot. The series now comprises a full 210 volumes. The first 50 of these can now be purchased at half price until the end of January; after that, they will no longer be available for purchase.
Bulgaria and the Euro: the Current Situation
The plan was for Bulgaria to become a member of the eurozone by January 2024. However, this timeline will not be met. Find out more about the state of negotiations and the motifs that will be depicted on future Bulgarian euro coins.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Bulgaria, Prince Ferdinand I and the Railroad
One of the highlights of Künker’s auction 395 is a spectacular gold medal with a weight of 110 ductats. It was the personal property of Prince Ferdinand I. of Bulgaria. This medal takes us back into a period when Bulgaria modernized its economy. And the railroad system played a major role in this.













Euro Counterfeits: Fraudsters Increasingly Target Commemorative Coins
The number of counterfeit euro coins surged dramatically in 2023, with €2 coins—particularly commemorative issues—being the primary targets. Counterfeiters are employing increasingly sophisticated techniques, while investigators are analysing new varieties to track down illegal minting operations.
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.