

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
When Is a Currency Launch – Not a Currency Launch?
Nowadays, it is frighteningly easy to send misinformation around the world in a matter of seconds. Michael Alexander from the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre uses a recent example to show that important subjects such as currency unions, or even money in general, can also be affected by this.
Sir Frederick Henniker: Notes during a visit to Egypt…
200 years ago, Sir Frederick Henniker embarked on his Grand Tour to the Middle East. His travelogue gives a vivid insight into the beginnings of cultural tourism and the antiquities trade. A specimen is currently being offered by Münzen & Medaillen GmbH.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The National Identity of Modern Ukraine on its Commemorative Coins
Due to tragic circumstances, all eyes are currently on Ukraine. Today, we’ll be discussing the national identity of the Ukrainian people. Using Ukraine’s commemorative coins, we’ll be looking at how the country sees itself, or rather, how it wants to be seen.

Record! South African Rarity Leaves All Previous Top Prices Far Behind
Recently, a South African coin was auctioned at Heritage for $1.8 million (excluding premium) – exceeding the previously highest known auction results for South African coins by a remarkable $1.5 million. What makes the “Single 9” such a rarity?













“Money Talks” – Understanding Leaders in the Collectibles Market
“Money Talks” is the new show of Stack’s Bowers Galleries proposing conversations with market makers and leaders within the world of rare collectibles and finance. Episode 3 features former CCG chairman Mark Salzberg. And season two is about to come.
From a Collector’s Market to an Investor’s Market: Reasons, Consequences, Opportunities, Part 1
Complaining is of no use: change is coming, or may already be here. The question is how to deal with it. In order to develop smart strategies, one must be aware of what is actually happening and why. Ursula Kampmann summarizes the most important changes in the coin world in a loose series. Today: the shift from a collector to an investor market.