Penny, ND (1016-23).
Cricklade Mint. Cnut.
NGC MS-64.
4 Daler Klippe, 1604.
Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV.
NGC AU Details.
10 Ducat (Portugaloser),
ND (1661). Christiania Mint. Frederik III.
NGC AU Details.
Wolgast. 4 Talers, 1633.
Wolgast Mint. Gustav II Adolf.
NGC AU-58.
Saxony. Gold Medal /
10 Ducats, 1635. Johann Georg I.
NGC MS-62.
Art Exhibition Gold Medal,
1881. Société des Artistes Français.
NGC MS-61.
People and markets
Child of his time: On the death of Anton “Toni” Tkalec (1948-2026)
Anton Tkalec died in Vienna in early February. Though long surrounded by scandal over the Seuso affair, his role was never proven. Friends remembered him as warm and generous. Who was he?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Phil Skingley (1972-2026)
Philip Skingley was the epitome of a British gentleman—always polite and friendly, a tireless, knowledgeable numismatist who shunned the limelight. He died unexpectedly on February 4, 2026.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Podcast Greysheet at the World Money Fair 2026
Since last year, the Greysheet Podcast has been bringing American investors and European numismatics closer together. John Feigenbaum and Ursula Kampmann report live from the World Money Fair.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Künker Berlin auction: The trend is pointing eastwards
Künker’s 20th Berlin auction on 28 January 2026 achieved €9.5 million, driven by gold coins and strong Eastern European demand. We present five of the ten lots exceeding €100,000 and big surprises.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Motorsports Legends: a dream come true
The World Money Fair is about more than visitor numbers and sales—it’s the personal stories that make numismatics special. Here’s the story of Thomas Hrach and the new Motorsports Legends coin series.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more
Kumaragupta and the Rhinoceros
While Rome struggled in the West, Gupta culture flourished in northern India. Their coins rival Rome’s. Here is a coin of Kumaragupta, the rhino slayer.
read more at our partner SIXBID
750,000 CHF for the First Sovereign
A royal edict of October 28, 1489, introduced the sovereign, a new English gold coin. A premier first-generation example has just sold at auction for 750,000 CHF.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Kill the profiteers!
In the 19th century, the German Peasants’ War was seen as purely religious, while communists stressed its economic causes—an interpretation now considered correct.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Asklepios plays soccer
Since Caracalla, Asclepius regularly appears with a small ball at his feet. The article explains why this object can be seen there and what we can conclude about Caracalla’s personality from this.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Allez Hop!
Switzerland’s first colored commemorative coin, dedicated to a circus, was a major success and also attracted strong interest from artists.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Kumaragupta and the Rhinoceros
While Rome struggled in the West, Gupta culture flourished in northern India. Their coins rival Rome’s. Here is a coin of Kumaragupta, the rhino slayer.
read more at our partner SIXBID
750,000 CHF for the First Sovereign
A royal edict of October 28, 1489, introduced the sovereign, a new English gold coin. A premier first-generation example has just sold at auction for 750,000 CHF.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Kill the profiteers!
In the 19th century, the German Peasants’ War was seen as purely religious, while communists stressed its economic causes—an interpretation now considered correct.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Asklepios plays soccer
Since Caracalla, Asclepius regularly appears with a small ball at his feet. The article explains why this object can be seen there and what we can conclude about Caracalla’s personality from this.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Allez Hop!
Switzerland’s first colored commemorative coin, dedicated to a circus, was a major success and also attracted strong interest from artists.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Penny, ND (1016-23).
Münzstätte Cricklade. Cnut.
NGC MS-64.
4 Taler Klippe, 1604.
Münzstätte Kopenhagen. Christian IV.
NGC AU Details.
10 Dukaten (Portugaloser),
ND (1661). Münzstätte Christiania. Frederik III.
NGC AU Details.
Wolgast. 4 Taler, 1633.
Münzstätte Wolgast. Gustav II Adolf.
NGC AU-58.
Sachsen. Gold Medaille /
10 Dukaten, 1635. Johann Georg I.
NGC MS-62.
Kunstausstellung Gold Medaille,
1881. Société des Artistes Français.
NGC MS-61.
Child of his time: On the death of Anton “Toni” Tkalec (1948-2026)
Anton Tkalec died in Vienna in early February. Though long surrounded by scandal over the Seuso affair, his role was never proven. Friends remembered him as warm and generous. Who was he?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Phil Skingley (1972-2026)
Philip Skingley was the epitome of a British gentleman—always polite and friendly, a tireless, knowledgeable numismatist who shunned the limelight. He died unexpectedly on February 4, 2026.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Podcast Greysheet at the World Money Fair 2026
Since last year, the Greysheet Podcast has been bringing American investors and European numismatics closer together. John Feigenbaum and Ursula Kampmann report live from the World Money Fair.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Künker Berlin auction: The trend is pointing eastwards
Künker’s 20th Berlin auction on 28 January 2026 achieved €9.5 million, driven by gold coins and strong Eastern European demand. We present five of the ten lots exceeding €100,000 and big surprises.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Motorsports Legends: a dream come true
The World Money Fair is about more than visitor numbers and sales—it’s the personal stories that make numismatics special. Here’s the story of Thomas Hrach and the new Motorsports Legends coin series.
read more at our partner SIXBID