

Persian satrap Mazzaios.
AR Stater (361-334 BC)
with Baal of Tarsus.
Condition: ef.

AE Sestertius (AD 80–81), Rome.
"Judaea Capta" type.
Condition: rare, ef.

AV Aureus (AD 107–113), Rome.
Restitution issue honoring Augustus.
Condition: extremely rare, near vf.

Arendsrijksdaalder (Eagle Rixdollar), 1598.
Condition: very rare, vf.

Thaler, 1657.
Bearing the title of Ferdinand III.
Condition: near ef/ef.

Vereinstaler 1857.
Condition: attr. piece, first strike.

Convention thaler, n.d. (after 1803),
issued on the death of Duke Georg.
Condition: extremely rare, unc.

Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale,
1000 francs 1974.
Condition: I-.
Archive: People and Markets
Switzerland is “Guest of Honor” at the World Money Fair 2025
Next year, Switzerland will be the guest country at the World Money Fair. The Federal Mint Swissmint has a very special highlight in store for the fair: it will be presenting the 100-franc Gold Vreneli anniversary coin to the world for the first time.
Two Robberies in Two Days – French Museums Targeted by Criminals
Last week, two museums in France were robbed. The museums were helpless in the face of the criminals’ ruthless brutality. Is it even possible to protect our cultural heritage in this day and age?
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

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.

French History in Coins – Part 3: A New Napoleon
Under Emperor Napoleon III, France experienced an economic upswing. The Paris cityscape was completely revamped, just as coin designs. The gold rush in the US thrust Europe’s silver money into a crisis. The answer came from France.












Martin Hirsch Becomes the New Director of the Bavarian State Coin Collection
Martin Hirsch has worked at the Bavarian State Coin Collection in Munich for years, and now he has been appointed Director. Dr. Hirsch has a lot planned for his new role.
Florida Recognises Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
A new step in the monetary policy of US states: the “Sunshine State” will soon allow certain precious metal coins to be used in everyday transactions. However, this alternative form of currency must meet specific requirements in order to qualify.