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
Caribbean Guilder: Joint Currency Introduced for Curaçao and Sint Maarten
The new currency replaces the Antillean Guilder, retains its value, and is pegged to the US dollar – with fresh designs inspired by the sea and local culture.
Warning Against Overpriced Coins: “Stick Figure” and “Woman on a Bull” Designs Aren’t Just Found in the Euro Zone
“Mega-rarity from your change” – sensational headlines like these frustrate coin collectors and dealers across Europe. Yet, it’s not just within the Eurozone that supposed rarities, often lacking genuine collector value, make waves.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

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.

Unity Coin Sows Discord: More Than Just a Matter of Taste?
The fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification are considered, despite occasional tensions between East and West, as a defining moment in German history, a cause for celebration for many Germans – but not, it seems, within certain corners of the German coin collecting community.

















The End of Mint of Finland
Mint of Finland will close its doors in the spring of 2025. The Board of Directors of Mint of Finland announced this decision on 28 August 2024. Ursula Kampmann sums up the situation.
ANS Awards the 2025 Trustees’ Award to the NYINC
The American Numismatic Society annually presents the Trustees’ Award to honor those advancing the study and appreciation of numismatics. This year, the New York International Numismatic Convention was recognized for over 50 years of uniting coin collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts.