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Andrea Mayr, Die Medaillen und Schaumünzen der Kaiser und Könige aus dem Haus Habsburg im Münzkabinett des Kunsthistorischen Museums Wien. Band XI: Ferdinand I. (1793–1875, reg. 1835–1848) (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Münzkabinett, Kataloge der Medaillensammlung, 3). Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien 2023. 2 Bände, 552 Seiten, farbige Abbildungen. Hardcover, 29,7x21cm. ISBN: 978-3-7001-9314-2. 175 Euro.

The Medals and Representative Coins of Emperor Ferdinand I

Andrea Mayr has presented another part of the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. In 2023, her two-volume work on the medals and representative coins of Ferdinand I was published. It is much more than a usual catalogue. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.

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Museums, the Coin Market, and the Public – Insights Into a Fruitful Cooperation

On the occasion of the Evento Numismático in Madrid, CoinsWeekly will host an international conference session on the cooperation of all stakeholders in numismatics. We feel honoured that the organisers asked us to contribute to this event.

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This year, you can buy your NUMISMATA ticket at four ticketing agents starting from 8 a.m. Photo: Peter Kopitz.

Numismata: The Coin Show with a Special Flair

From 2 to 3 March 2024, the internationally renowned Numismata will be held in Munich. Angela Modes invites collectors and coin dealers from all over the world to experience the wide range of offers at the show.

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A global trend: Sharp decline in the bullion business also at the Royal Canadian Mint. (Photo: Background by powerofforever / Canva Pro, coin photo by Royal Canadian Mint

Royal Canadian Mint Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

The Royal Canadian Mint has released its financial results for the year 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, offering insights into its activities, market influences, and expectations for the coming year.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Record! South African Rarity Leaves All Previous Top Prices Far Behind

Recently, a South African coin was auctioned at Heritage for $1.8 million (excluding premium) – exceeding the previously highest known auction results for South African coins by a remarkable $1.5 million. What makes the “Single 9” such a rarity?
Background: Kremnica. Photo: Lukkon / CC BY-SA 4.0.

The First Years of Czechoslovak Coinage

SINCONA will auction off an impressive collection of Czechoslovak patterns. The offer includes a pattern for the Wenceslas Ducat of which only two specimens exist. Moreover, the sale features the very specimen of the Wenceslas Ducat that President Mazaryk gave to the family of the murdered Finance Minister Rašín.
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