Estimated price: CHF 4.000,00Greek coins, Punic Sicily, Tetradrachme, circa 320-310 BC.
Conditon: Stunning specimen, EF.
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Estimated price: CHF 4.000,00Greek, Sicily, Leontinoi. Tetradrachme. circa 430-425 BC.
Condition: Superb extremely fine.
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Estimated price: CHF 1.500,00Roman Republic, Cornelius Lentulus. Denarius. 100 BC.
Condition: Gorgeous example, near mint state.
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Estimated price: CHF 2.000,00Roman Republic, Bellum Sociale. Denarius. ca 90 BC.
Condition: Very rare. Good very fine.
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Estimated price: CHF 5.000,00Roman Imperatorial. Julius Caesar. Denarius. 44 BC.
Condition: Great portrait, near EF/VF.
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Estimated price: CHF 6.000,00Roman Empire, Domitian. Aureus. Struck 82 AD.
Condition: Rare. Good Portrait. Good very fine.
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Estimated price: CHF 2.500,00Roman Empire, Plotina. Denarius, 112-114 AD.
Condition: Very rare. Good very fine.
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Estimated price: CHF 3.500,00Switzerland, Solothurn. 4 Franken. 1813.
Very rare in this magnificent condition.
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Estimated price: CHF 2.500,00Transylvania, Johann II Sigismund.
Uniface Necessity Thaler. 1565. Condition: good vf
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Estimated price: CHF 3.500,00Switzerland, Solothurn. 4 Franken. 1813.
Very rare in this magnificent condition.
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The Eve of the Battle of Philippi: An Aureus Featuring the Portrait of Brutus

On 9 December 2024, Numismatica Genevensis will be auctioning an extremely rare aureus featuring a portrait of Brutus. The coin, estimated at CHF 750,000, was minted to pay the soldiers who fought for Brutus in the final battle at Philippi.

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National Coin Week: The broad spectrum of numismatics in the limelight. Photo: ANA.

National Coin Week: Spotlight on Numismatics

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has been organising a national week of events in honour of numismatics since 1924. The ANA presents the entire spectrum of coin collecting with playful missions for children and specialist lectures from the world of science.

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Gold at Record High, Demand for Bullion Coins Collapses

While the gold price has reached new all-time highs several sessions in recent weeks and gained around 20 per cent in value in a short period of time in a steep upward trend, several mints are reporting a drastic decline in sales in the precious metal sector.

Bad news from Brunswick: MDM is apparently preparing to reduce its workforce. Collage: Canva / Wieschowski.

Decline in Print Business: MDM Announces Job Cuts

The Münzhandelsgesellschaft in Brunswick reports a decline in sales and plans to reorganise its sales and develop new products.

The summit building of the Schilthorn with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Photo: Background: Schilthornbahn via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. Coin: Swissmint.

Third edition of the Swiss Cable Cars series: Schilthorn Cable Car

The third coin in the “Swiss Cable Cars” series puts the Schilthorn in focus. A tribute to a region full of history and significance in the Swiss Alps.

Foreign Coin Production Ends at the Royal Mint – The End of an Era or Another Step Closer to a Cashless Economy?

The Royal Mint has announced that it will no longer produce coins for other countries, ending a business model that it has operated for 700 years. Michael Alexander puts this development into perspective.

Archaeological State Collection Munich: The room “Stories”. Credit: Daniel Stauch.

Archaeological State Collection in Munich Reopened

After eight years of renovation, the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection shines in new splendor. Since April 17, 2024, the doors are once again open to visitors from all over the world. The new exhibition rooms were planned and designed by Atelier Brückner.