Archive: People and Markets

Major State Exhibition at Two Museums in Trier: Marcus Aurelius

The state exhibition on Marcus Aurelius marks the opening of another world-class exhibition on ancient Rome in Trier. Who was the man whose Meditations became world literature? And what actually makes a “good ruler”, a quality which Marcus Aurelius is often said to embody?

New Security Standards for the World Money Fair

The personalization of tickets has become standard at many events. Starting in 2025, visitors to the World Money Fair will be required to provide their personal data when purchasing tickets.

Decline in demand: The high gold price means that only a few investors are buying physical gold coins. Collage: Canva.

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.

Dr. Wolfgang Fischer-Bossert.

2022 Huntington Medal Award Goes to Wolfgang Fischer-Bossert

Dr. Wolfgang Fischer-Bossert is the recipient for the 2022 Huntington Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to numismatic scholarship.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The fortress on the rock – not just a popular tourist destination, but also the most expensive 2 euro commemorative coin in the world. Collage: Canva / Wieschowski.

A Numismatic Journey Through the Principality of Monaco

On the visit of Albert II and Charlène of Monaco to Germany: The small country on the Mediterranean has more to offer than casinos, car races and film stars – it can look back on a long numismatic tradition.
On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.

The Borki Train Disaster

On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.
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