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How the Romans Made Counterfeits
Counterfeits have been around in ancient Roman times, too – usually, they were cast from a copper-tin alloy. Researchers at the University of Tübingen examined the counterfeiting process and reconstructed it experimentally. A video documents their experiment.
Two-Euro Ticker: New 2-Euro Coins in February 2025
Italy celebrates the Holy Year, and Luxembourg marks the change of throne with a numismatic first: for the first time, official colour applications will appear on Luxembourg’s 2-euro coins.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Ursula Kampmann2023-09-14 11:08:452023-09-14 11:10:58The Augustean Denarius Find From Brohl-Lützing Offered at Auction
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Lucie Loechel2025-05-28 10:29:402025-05-28 10:29:40Maximilian: The Last Knight and / or a Bankrupt
The Numismatic Index on 25 June 2023
The numismatic index numindex transparently shows how the prices of selected coins change over time. In the style of a stock index, it was designed for collectors who consider their collection an investment. Find out about the current state of the index.
Gold at Record High, Demand for Bullion Coins Collapses
While the gold price has reached new all-time highs several sessions in recent weeks and gained around 20 per cent in value in a short period of time in a steep upward trend, several mints are reporting a drastic decline in sales in the precious metal sector.