

AV Tetradrachm (282–272 BC),
King Ptolemy II and Queen Arsinoe II.
From the major collection of Alexandria mint.
Condition: vf+

50 Deutsche Mark o.D. ( 1948-1949) "Liberty".
Condition: extremly rare, I

AR Stater (361-334 BC).
Obv. Baal of Tarsos.
Conditon: ef

Taler 1780 SF
with counter stamp Djibouti (1870-1900).
Condition: vf

1 Talar 1. December 1810.
Condition: III-IV

1 Dollar 1.3.1907, Tsingtao.
Condition: very rare, restored

Royal Bavarian General Loan.
8.75 Marks, March 1, 1919.
Condition: rare, I
Archive: People and Markets
Will Germany Abolish the 1 and 2 Cent Coins?
We Germans still like to pay with cash, but like in many other countries, the 1 and 2 cent coins are unpopular. The important National Cash Forum has now spoken out in favor of their de facto abolition. Read here how cash transactions would change in practice.
Coins from the Era of Marius and Sulla Discovered in Tuscany
In the Livorno region, a hoard of 175 Roman Republican denarii of remarkable quality was found in 2021. The existence of the treasure was kept secret until an exhibition displayed the pieces in 2023.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Cleaning, Patina, Verdigris etc.: Which Errors Affect the Price of a Coin? – Part 2
The price of a coin does not only depend on its rarity and quality. In the second part of our overview we will talk about wear and tear, cleaning and the consequences of environmental processes.

The Gnadenpfennig – An Object Between Decoration, Medal, and Coin
Gnadenpfennigs are an extremely rare category of numismatic objects. Künker is proud to offer nine lots in auction 418 on 29 January 2025 that are, or are likely to be, gnadenpfennigs. We explain the purpose of these issues and when they were created.













Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2024 Professional Numismatist Program
If you have ever considered making your hobby your profession, the Stack’s Bowers Professional Numismatist Program offers an opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to be successful in this field.
Bimetallic Coin Celebrates 150 Years of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court
With a 10-franc bimetallic coin, Swissmint commemorates the founding of the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland 150 years ago. The coin is available today.