Archive: People and Markets
The Great Philly Pocket Change Heist
In the US, four men are standing trial as they allegedly stole coins worth 234,500 dollars from a truck. That was a ton of work. since their loot consisted of more than 2 million dimes, which were difficult to transport and even harder to spend…
Between Tradition and the Demands of a New Economic World
The 32nd Mint Directors Conference took place in Cape Town from April 27th to 29th, 2025. It was the highlight of my numismatic journey through South Africa. In an international context, South Africa presented itself as a promising country of (numismatic) opportunities.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Lucie Loechel2025-01-23 10:04:312025-01-23 14:24:11The Gnadenpfennig – An Object Between Decoration, Medal, and Coin
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Bruno2022-06-13 10:56:082023-06-27 11:29:37Planchet Error, Overstrike, Double-Strike, Etc.: Which Errors Affect the Price of a Coin? – Part 1
British Celtic Coins: Art or Imitation?
The peoples of pre-Roman Britain remain an enigma, and the same is true for their coins. Tim Wright wrote a new book on British Celtic Coins which will soon be published by Spink Books. Read his introduction on the topic here.
Will the Bayern Thaler Become the Long-Awaited German Bullion Coin?
The Free State of Bavaria has commissioned the Bavarian State Mint to produce a series of precious metal investment products. The “Bayern Thaler” aims to join the ranks of investment icons and is in keeping with the spirit of the times – but there are pitfalls ahead.