SINCONA AG

SINCONA AG ⸱ Auction 96-98 ⸱ 26-28 May 2025 ⸱ Zurich

Numismatics is alive and well, it is incredibly diverse and one of the most beautiful hobbies out there as it combines history, art and the passion for collecting. The three catalogues of SINCONA’s May Auctions were the perfect example of this. The 3,548 lots with an estimate of around 5.1 million Swiss Francs fetched over 9 million.

Leu Numismatik

Leu Numismatik ⸱ Auctions 17 and 18⸱ 31. May and 2 June 2025 ⸱ Zürich

For the first time, Leu Numismatik has conducted a dual floor auction series with separate sales dedicated to ancient coins and to medieval and modern issues. With a combined estimate of just over 2 million Swiss francs, Auctions 17 and 18 achieved a hammer price of 3.373 million francs and a 100 percent sell-through rate.

Heidelberger Münzhandlung

Heidelberger Münzhandlung ⸱ Auction 90 ⸱ 13-14 May 2025 ⸱ Heidelberg

At Heidelberger Münzhandlung, collectors find what they are looking for: fresh material from interesting collections that has often not been on the market for many years. It should come as no surprise that such items fetch impressive prices. We present and analyse the most interesting results.

Classical Numismatic Group

Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Feature Auction 129 ⸱ 13 May 2025 ⸱ Online

CNG’s Feature Auction 129 with ancient and world coins achieved total prices realized of $4.3 million, more than 2.5 times the presale estimate. One highlight of the 941-lot auction was a gold distater of Alexander the Great that sold for sold for $306,250.

Sedwick & Associates

Sedwick & Associates ⸱ Auction 37 ⸱ 7-9 May 2025 ⸱ Maitland

Sedwick Auction 37 delivered exceptional results, marked by stellar performance by the Almenara Collection of gold coins from Potosí and Lima. With finest known examples, multiple provenances, and strong historical significance, these colonial treasures drew intense bidding, reaffirming the market’s focus on rarity, condition, and pedigree.

Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions ⸱ CSNS Auctions ⸱ 29 April-4 May 2025 ⸱ Dallas

Heritage’s CSNS auctions of US, World & Ancient Coins set numerous new auction records and reached a total of $47,764,588. One highlight was a massive gold ingot from the wreck of famous S.S. Central America that sold for $2.13 million after an intense bidding battle.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. ⸱ Auction 442 ⸱ 28-30 April 2025 ⸱ Frankfurt

The spring auction of Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. was once again to the great satisfaction of the consignors. Part 2 of the Lückger Collection, featuring coins from the Rhineland and Westphalia, attracted tremendous interest, and demand for ancient coins continues unabated.

Numisart

Numisart ⸱ Auction 9 – Ancient Coins ⸱ 13 April 2025 ⸱ Online

Numisart’s Auction 9 was dedicated to ancient coins and a great success. Stylistically outstanding pieces in excellent condition were in high demand. Strong interest was shown especially for attractive and exceptional portraits – a notable number of such were offered in
the auction.

Künker

Künker ⸱ Auction 420-422 ⸱ 18-21 March 2025 ⸱ Osnabrück

A total of 11 million euros were realized in Künker’s Spring Auctions. The total result of the four auctions was thus 80% higher than the estimate. This review will focus on the three auctions with coins from medieval and modern times. We present the top five lots of these auctions as well as other exciting results from special collections.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Stack’s Bowers Galleries ⸱ Bruun Collection Part II ⸱ 14-15 March 2025 ⸱ Zurich

Stack’s Bowers Galleries has auctioned Part II of the famed L. E. Bruun Collection with 550 lots for almost 10 million euros. The cumulative prices realized for the L. E. Bruun Collection are now at almost 25 million euros.