Estimate: 2.000.000 CHFTHE FIRST 100 ESCUDOS EVER STRUCK.
Spain.
Philip III,
100 Escudos 1609,
Segovia.
Unique.
314
Estimate: 100.000 CHFTHE FINEST PORTRAIT OF CLEOPATRA.
Roman Republic.
Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony,
Tetradrachm 36 BC,
Antioch on the Orontes.
152
Estimate: 300.000 CHFRoman Empire.
Augustus,
Aureus circa 27 BC-15 CE,
Pergamon (?).
153
Estimate: 500.000 CHFMexico.
Philip V,
8 Escudos 1729/7,
Mexico.
NGC MS65 (Top pop).
300
Estimate: 500.000 CHFTHE FIRST GOLD SOVEREIGN IN HISTORY.
Great Britain.
Henry VII,
Gold Sovereign,
type I, Cross Fitchee, n. d. (1492),
Tower mint.
231
Estimate: 100.000 CHFIslamic World.
Temp. 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwan,
Solidus
AH 72-74.
184
Estimate: 70.000 CHFItaly, Ferrara.
Alfonso I d'Este,
2 Ducats n. d.,
Ferrara.
289
Estimate: 200.000 CHFTauric Chersonese.
Pantikapaion,
Gold Stater
circa 380-370 BC.
72
Estimate: 3.000 CHFSarawak.
Charles Anthony Johnson Brooke,
50 Cents 1906,
Birmingham (Heaton).
NGC SP66 (Highest grade).
1166
Estimate: 1.000 CHFUSA.
50 Cents 1795,
Philadelphia.
1420

Archive: People and Markets

INORCOAT: How to Make Minting More Sustainable

Are you annoyed by all the laws that make our lives more difficult but have no positive effect? Here’s an example of a law that actually makes sense: the planned ban on chromium (VI) electroplating is helping an innovative technology to make a breakthrough – and this development brings decisive advantages for the minting industry. Romain Waidelich of INORCOAT takes us behind the scenes.

The Black Lizard from Brusnik Island in Ultra-High Relief

Croatia is home to a lizard species that would have impressed even Darvin himself: the autochthonous black lizard, found only on the island of Brusnik. On 14 March 2024, Croatia issued three collector coins in its honour. Now the fourth, a two-ounce silver version in ultra-high relief, has been released.

Full house: before the fair started, the MOC foyer was almost completely full. Photo: Wieschowski.

NUMISMATA’s Key to Success: Keep It Simple!

On the first weekend of spring, the NUMISMATA coin show was held in Munich. The fair attracted thousands of passionate coin collectors who crowded the aisles of the exhibition centre.

You can find Achaemenid and Hellenistic period coin types from the southern Levant in LCO. Image: ANS.

Levantine Coins Online (LCO) Now Live

A new digital database is now available online: “Levantine Coins Online” catalogs Achaemenid and Hellenistic period coin typologies from the southern Levant. The database will be continuously expanded with new areas and collections.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Anarevito Horseman gold stater, struck in east Kent, c.AD 10-20. Only the second known. Found near Dover. PAS no: KENT-06535F. To be sold by Chris Rudd of Norwich, 17 November 2024. Picture: Chris Rudd.

Was Anarevito a Slave Trader?

Until recently, the name Anarevito was completely unknown. It first appeared in 2010 on a coin struck shortly after the birth of Christ. Now the name has surfaced on another coin, which is for sale. Chris Rudd discusses this ruler, his coins, and his connection to the slave trade.

Coloured Metal from Austria: Niobium Coins

In 2003, the Austrian Mint introduced a new metal with exciting characteristics to the world of coins: niobium. The beginning of a success story.
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