

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
Famous Dacian Helmet Stolen – Thieves Blasted Their Way Into the Museum
On the night of 24 to 25 January, a museum in Assen, Netherlands, was targeted by thieves. They stole four important Dacian gold objects from a temporary exhibition – including the famous Coțofenești helmet. Do we have to worry about it being melted down as well?
Coin Dealers Targeted by Organized Crime Groups Following Coin Show Attendances
The Numismatic Crime Information Center warns that coin dealers in the USA are being targeted by organized crime, especially after attending coin shows.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Two Cityscapes on Coins From Frankfurt am Main and The Artwork That Inspired Them
Many engravers used contemporary media to make their work easier. Their coin designs were often based on well-known engravings. This is illustrated by two pieces from the Loos Collection, which will be auctioned by Künker in September 2023.

Switzerland’s Special Coin 200 Years Swiss Shooting Sport Federation Hits the Bull’s Eye
What do you think of when you hear “Switzerland” and “shooting”? Do you think of shooting talers, William Tell, and/or the Swiss Federal Shooting Competition? Vito Noto told Ursula Kampmann what came to mind when he created the design for the newest Swissmint coin.













ANA World’s Fair of Money 2024: Waiting for the Election
The world’s largest coin show once again attracted collectors and dealers from around the globe. But for US numismatists, the show certainly was not business as usual – the eyes of the industry are on Washington.
Monnaie de Paris Faces Criticism from Enthusiastic Collectors
As athletes around the world prepare to deliver top performances at the Olympic Games, the Monnaie de Paris – France’s prestigious mint – has disqualified itself in the eyes of many collectors for unsporting behaviour. What happened?