1/2 Reichstaler 1621,
under Wilhelm V of Hesse-Kassel as administrator.
Condition: ef+


city of Besançon,
3 Pistols 1666 with title Charles V.
Condition: CH UNC

Bavaria, Chaise d'or (imperial shield)
1328-1347 under Emperor Louis IV.
Condition: ef

Reichstaler 1654-1668
under Count Guidobald von Thun.
Condition: vf-ef

Solidus (491-518)
under Anastasius the righteous.
Condition: vf-ef

Archive: People and Markets
Silk, Silver, and Spice: Money Museum’s New Exhibit Explores Treasures of Trade
Today, the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs opens its newest exhibition. “The Silk Road(s): A Numismatic Travelogue” will take observers on a journey of commerce, culture, and connections made possible through coinage.
A Visit to Alesia
Alesia is part of France’s national heritage; it is where Vercingetorix lost the decisive battle against Caesar. Time and again, French politicians have been inspired by this defeat. It fuelled their will to resist and motivated France to cooperate with victorious powers. This also affected the place itself, which Ursula Kampmann visited.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

French History in Coins – Part 1: Kings, Consuls and Emperors
The French Revolution also revolutionised the country’s monetary system. Join us on our voyage through the monetary history of modern France. We will start with the First Republic and one of the most famous French coins out there.

Swissmint Patterns at Numismatica Genevensis SA
Numismatica Genevensis will offer Swissmint patterns at auction on 9 and 10 December 2024. Some of these patterns belong to a commemorative coin that will not even be released until 2025. All of these patterns are true rarities – ranging from unique to a maximum of four pieces in existence!















The Cape Mint: The Oldest Private Mint in South Africa
Did you think the South African Mint was the only mint in South Africa? That’s not true. In the heart of Cape Town, a small private mint fulfills all customer needs. I was privileged to visit the Cape Mint and met people there who take great pride in their work.
The Fight for Collector’s Rights: An Interview With Ursula Kampmann
For his passionately run “Numischannel” on YouTube, Argentine numismatist Damian Salgado conducted an interview with Ursula Kampmann. Among other things, they talked about private collecting, the rights of collectors and the fight against unfair legislation worldwide. Take a look!