Archive: People and Markets

Stack’s Bowers Moves Into New Hong Kong Office

Stack’s Bowers Galleries has relocated their Hong Kong headquarters. The new space is larger with a state-of-the-art auction facility. Opening will take place on October 11.

Hobby Detectorists Find Viking Treasures

Two coin hoards from Viking times were found by detectorists in Denmark at once. The coins by Harald Bluetooth tell of a dramatic period and led researchers to the sensational find of a settlement area.

PNG Advisory: No, You Don’t Have A $124 Million Penny

Recent online stories about pennies allegedly worth $124 million and billion-dollar 1976 Bicentennial quarter dollars are either false or grossly misleading, advises the Professional Numismatists Guild.

The special coins honor projects, associations and prominent figures, and draw attention to issues that are important for Switzerland.

Swiss Linguistic Diversity Gold Coin

The latest Swiss gold coin “Swiss Language Diversity” honors cultural diversity and multilingualism as the very essence of Switzerland.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The Bending Willow Tree

On 29 January 2025, Künker is going to auction off a unique willow tree coin. The reverse of the 10-ducat piece depicts a willow tree in a storm. But what is the message that William V, the Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel on whose behalf the coin was created, wanted to convey with this issue?

Between Triumph and Tragedy – Maximilian II Emanuel, “The Prince of Bankrupts”

Maximilian II Emanuel of Bavaria, known as gifted general, an avid builder, and a passionate collector of art, led a turbulent life. Medals offered in Auction 18 of Leu Numismatik AG reflect both the heights and humiliations of Maximilian’s military campaigns in southern Germany.
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