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
Conference on Ancient Coin Legends in Munich 2025
The conference “Ancient coin legends: composition, design, lexicography, and framing potential” will take place from 26 to 28 June 2025 in Munich, Residenz (Bavarian Academy of Science).
The Perth Mint Celebrates with Cake for 125th Birthday – and a Special Sovereign Coin
On June 20th, The Perth Mint celebrated the significant milestone of 125 years of operation as a gold refiner and producer of high-quality precious metal coins.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Charles I of Austria-Hungary: A Hapless Emperor Who Was Beatified
In the context of its Summer Auction Sales, Künker will offer the only gold coin of the last Austro-Hungarian Emperor that is available on the market. Johannes Nollé tells the story of this coin and its commissioner, who died in Madeira aged only 35.

Coins on Coins: When Numismatic Legends Are Reborn
Switzerland receives much acclaim for its redesign of the 100-franc Vreneli. Yet, success is not a given—numerous challenges arise for mints and artists alike.

















69th ANS Summer Seminar 2025 – Open for Applications
The American Numismatic Society has announced the dates of its Summer Seminar 2025. With the support of this year’s visiting scholar, Professor John Ma, the eight-week program will offer lectures and workshops on numismatic methods, theories, and history.
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.