33138Christian IV
gold 10 Ducat (Portugaloser)
1623
AU53 NGCEstimate: 100.000 $

33146Frederik III
gold 10 Ducats (Portugaloser)
ND (1668-1669)
MS63S NGCEstimate: 100.000 $

33294Frederik III
gold 10 Ducats (Portugaløser)
ND (1661)
AU Details NGCEstimate: 100.000 $

33044Gaius (Caligula)
(AD 37-41).
AV aureus.
NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5.Estimate: 75.000 $

33085Magnentius (AD 350-353).
AV medallion of 3-solidi.
NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5,
Fine Style.Estimate: 75.000 $

33120Charles III
8 Reales 1760/59
NR-JV AU58 PCGSEstimate: 50.000 $

33215George II
gold Proof 5 Guineas 1729
PR63 NGCEstimate: 50.000 $

33249Transylvania.
Georg Rakoczi
gold Restrike 20 Ducat 1631-Dated
MS63 NGCEstimate: 50.000 $

33317Nicholas II
gold Proof 25 Roubles (2-1/2 Imperials)
1896
PR61 NGCEstimate: 50.000 $

33012MACEDONIAN KINGDOM.
Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC).
AV distater.
NGC Choice AUS 5/5 - 5/5,
Fine Style.Estimate: 30.000 $

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A fresh start for the British Museum? Maybe with numismatist Mark Jones heading the museum as interim director. Photo museum: UK. Photo Sir Mark Jones: © National Trust for Scotland.

A Numismatist at the Head of the British Museum?

Following the resignation of the British Museum’s director and his deputy, the board of trustees has already filled one position on an interim basis. Surprisingly, the numismatist Sir Mark Jones has been proposed as interim director.

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The Black Lizard from Brusnik Island in Ultra-High Relief

Croatia is home to a lizard species that would have impressed even Darvin himself: the autochthonous black lizard, found only on the island of Brusnik. On 14 March 2024, Croatia issued three collector coins in its honour. Now the fourth, a two-ounce silver version in ultra-high relief, has been released.

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Swissmint's latest collector coin is dedicated to Wind power. Background: Appolinary Kalashnikova via Unplash.

Swissmint Commemorates Wind Power

Following the issues on hydropower and solar energy, Swissmint completes its trilogy “Energy of the Future” with the new commemorative coin “Wind power.” As with its two predecessors, the silver coin glows in the dark.

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A New Chapter: The Foundation of a New Auction House for Numismatic Literature

A new auction house enriches the numismatic landscape: the numismatic antiquarian bookshop Numismatisches Antiquariat Lang is an auction house specializing in numismatic literature.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Why Are There So Many Coins Depicting Saint George?

Saint George is one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages and the early modern period. He is venerated by both Catholic and Orthodox Christians, the Druze and even Muslims. What do we know about this saint? Did he even exist? And why are there so many coins depicting him?
On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.

The Borki Train Disaster

On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.
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