Estimate: 20.000 EuroBrandenburg.
Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector.
Ducat 1686 LCS, Berlin.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.
36
Estimate: 50.000 EuroBavaria.
Maximilian II.
Ducat 1855.
Only a few pieces are known.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.
105
Estimate: 125.000 EuroBrunswick-Bevern.
Ferdinand Albrecht I.
Löser in the weight of 4 Reichstalers 1670, Clausthal.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece.
135
Estimate: 100.000 EuroLippe.
Friedrich Adolf.
5 Ducats 1711, Detmold.
Only known piece.
Extremely fine-uncirculated.
184
Estimate: 50.000 EuroCity of Nuremberg.
10 Ducats 1630.
Extremely rare.
Extremely fine.
198
Estimate: 40.000 EuroCity of Regensburg.
6 Ducats, n. d. (1765-1790), with the title of Joseph II.
NGC MS 62 PL.
Extremely rare.
Attractive piece from polished dies.
Almost uncirculaed.
251
Estimate: 125.000 EuroHolstein-Gottorp.
Johann Adolf, 1590-1616.
Portugalöser (10 ducats) n.d., Eutin.
Extremely rare and of particular
significance in monetary history.
Attractive piece.
295
Estimate: 200.000 EuroRDR.
Leopold I, 1657-1705.
20 Ducats, n. d. (after 1666), Hall,
by M. König.
Extremely rare.
Almost extremely fine.
376
Estimate: 125.000 EuroArchbishopric of Salzburg.
20 Ducats 1687.
NGC AU 58.
Extremely rare.
Extremely fine.
423
Estimate: 40.000 EuroVienna.
Salvator medal in the weight of 24 Ducats,
n. d. (after 1843), by K. Lange.
NGC PF 61.
Extremely rare.
Proof.
431

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?

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.

Gunnar Dumke. Photo: Gunnar Dumke / City of Winterthur.

New Director of the Winterthur Coin Cabinet Appointed

Gunnar Dumke will be the new director of Winterthur Coin Cabinet. The ancient historian and archaeologist will succeed Benedikt Zäch, who is retiring after thirty years at this position.

Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton, Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. Sixth edition, volume II. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta / GA, 2023.320 pp. 16 x 22.86 cm. ISBN 978-0794850111. $39.95.

Cherrypickers’ Guide Sellout as a Sign of Strength for the Die-Variety Market?

A new edition of Cherrypickers’ Guide successfully debuted at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker explains the success of the new Cherrpickers’ Guide with a growing interest in die varieties. Some of his observations on the die-variety market.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The Myra Necropolis in Lycia. Photo: JN 10.5.2016. In front: Dynastic issues. Kuprilli. Stater, 470-440, Aperlai / Apollonia or Zagaba. From Künker auction 402 (14/15 March 2024), No. 66.

The History and Coinage of Lycia

With its clear blue water, picturesque beaches and a fascinating landscape, Lycia has won over the hearts of many people. On the occasion of Künker’s sale of the Sayar Collection, Johannes Nollé explores the history of this region on Turkey’s southern coast.
The Madrid Mint Museum is a service of the FNMT, the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre. Photo: Museo Casa de la Moneda.

The Casa de la Moneda Museum in Madrid

Are you interested in coins of Spain and the Hispanic world? Then we have an important address for you: the Museum of the Casa de la Moneda in Madrid, which is located on the premises of the Spanish mint.
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