

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
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Launches Coin Resource Center
Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced the launch of their Coin Resource Center. The new website is a detailed reference guide for all U.S. coins with historical backgrounds of each U.S. Mint and insightful Collector Guides.
The Economy Museum St. Louis Fed
Learn about the economy and currency in a fun and interactive way. Compete to make the most money in a simulated trading pit game. The Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed offers over 100 games, exhibits, currency displays and videos. Read what expect you there.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

From Taler to Mark: The Long Road to a Common Currency
As Germany gradually evolved into a nation-state in the 19th century, the many currencies that circulated in its territories were also unified step by step. Coins from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in Künker’s auction 388 illustrate the long path from the taler to the mark.

The First Piece of Mail Sent Using a Stamp to Be Offered at Sotheby’s
A Penny Black affixed to a Mulready envelope is among the most valuable items in Philately ever offered at auction. The earliest posted envelope using a prepaid stamp, dating to 1840, will be sold at Sotheby’s with an estimate of $1.5–2.5 million.













More Than 2,000 Medieval Denarii Discovered in Czechia
It is said to be one of the most important Czech coin hoards of the last 10 years: more than 2,000 coins from the period around 1100 have been discovered near Kutná Hora. The find dates from a time of conflict between members of the Přemyslid dynasty for control of the Prague princely throne.
Warning Against Overpriced Coins: “Stick Figure” and “Woman on a Bull” Designs Aren’t Just Found in the Euro Zone
“Mega-rarity from your change” – sensational headlines like these frustrate coin collectors and dealers across Europe. Yet, it’s not just within the Eurozone that supposed rarities, often lacking genuine collector value, make waves.