Matidia.
Denarius (112 AD), Rome.
Condition: very rare, vf /vf+.

Julian II. Apostata as Caesar.
Solidus (355–357 AD), Rome.
Condition: unc

Frederik IV.
Double-Ducat 1704, Copenhagen.
With certificate of authenticity.
Condition: ef-

Johann Wilhelm.
Ducat 1753, Nuremberg.
Condition: rare, lightly worked, vf-

Archive: People and Markets
Putting Survival Ratios of Ancient Coinages Into Perspective – Here Comes the Program!
On 5th October 2024, the 7th International Numismatic Conference of the Coin Cabinet of the Royal Library of Belgium will be held in Brussels. The Program has now been published.
2022 Biggest Year for Treasure Finds in the UK
Earlier this year, the British Museum launched the latest Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) Annual Report. This showed that in 2022, over 50,000 archaeological finds were recorded, including 1,378 Treasure cases – the highest ever reported in a single year. See some of the highlights here.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

What People Used to Pay With in South Africa
Coins are only the most recent of the many means of payment used in South Africa. And yet, there is much to be told about the country’s numismatic past. We tell the story of South African means of payment from glass beads to the rand.

The Turks, the Bohemian Estates and Two Gnadenpfennigs by Ferdinand I
SINCONA’s spring auction will be held from 13 to 15 May 2024. Among other highlights, two extremely rare gold gnadenpfennigs by Ferdinand I are on offer. The multiple coins with a weight of 10 and 15 gold gulden are among the great treasures of Habsburg numismatics. We share their story.

















Our Who’s Who Is Here!
Our entire Who’s Who for numismatists and collectors is now available on our new website. This is another important step on our path towards transitioning from our old to the new site. And there is more!
The 12th Hong Kong Coin Show (HKCS)
The 12th Hong Kong Coin Show (HKCS) will take place from Friday, 4th April to Sunday, 6th April. You can expect exhibitors from over 50 countries, auctions, educational seminars, exhibitions, on-site coin grading services and much more – in short: a festival of numismatics!