People and markets
Lucien Birkler, †2025
Lucien Birkler passed away on December 22, 2025, and was once one of the most renowned coin dealers in the United States. We have lost a man who loved coins, collectors, and the coin trade.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Stumbling block for Philipp Lederer
On the initiative of the Berlin Coin Cabinet, a Stolperstein was laid in front of Philipp Lederer’s former coin shop in Berlin. Commemorating an important German numismatist and coin dealer.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Numismatics in the age of Instagram: Head & Collar – a numismatic exhibition by the KHM
The Coin Cabinet of the KHM in Vienna is breaking new ground with its exhibition Kopf & Kragen (Head & Collar). It is aimed at a young generation of museum visitors with very different viewing habits.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy publishes list of stolen coins
On November 18, 2025, the gold coins of the Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy were the victims of a brutal robbery. Now the list of stolen coins, including photos, has been published.
read more at our partner SIXBID
$800,000 for Set 232 of the Omega Pennies
On average, bidders had to spend around USD 72,000 to purchase one of the 232 coveted sets of three Omega pennies. The most expensive was the last set, which contained the pennies and stamps.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more
Assassination in the sacred sphere: the Pazzi conspiracy
Political assassins have always used sacred spaces to carry out their attacks. Immersed in prayer, the faithful are easy targets. A remarkable Renaissance medal tells the story of an assassination.
read more at our partner SIXBID
3 Minutes of Numismatics: King Kroisus and his significance for the monetary system
King Kroisus’ coins are a milestone on the path to our Western monetary system. We show you the first gold coins ever minted.
read more at our partner SIXBID
3 Minutes of Numismatics: Saudi Arabia’s First Islamic Coin
An Umayyad dirham from the year 105 AH could fetch more than $6 million. It originated from the mine of the Commander of the Faithful in the Hejaz. It was the first Islamic coin minted in Saudi Arabia.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Lalique and numismatics
Lalique is one of the world’s most famous Art Nouveau artists. Did you know that he also created a medal in honour of his patron, the actress Sarah Bernhardt? She was a great admirer of Lalique.
read more at our partner SIXBID
3 Minutes of Numismatics: Antimony, Borneo and the White Rajahs of Sarawak
Anyone who wants to understand the 19th century must study its economic history. It was profit that tempted adventurers from across the Western world to build a life for themselves in exotic countries, as the white rajahs of Sarawak did.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Assassination in the sacred sphere: the Pazzi conspiracy
Political assassins have always used sacred spaces to carry out their attacks. Immersed in prayer, the faithful are easy targets. A remarkable Renaissance medal tells the story of an assassination.
read more at our partner SIXBID
3 Minutes of Numismatics: King Kroisus and his significance for the monetary system
King Kroisus’ coins are a milestone on the path to our Western monetary system. We show you the first gold coins ever minted.
read more at our partner SIXBID
3 Minutes of Numismatics: Saudi Arabia’s First Islamic Coin
An Umayyad dirham from the year 105 AH could fetch more than $6 million. It originated from the mine of the Commander of the Faithful in the Hejaz. It was the first Islamic coin minted in Saudi Arabia.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Lalique and numismatics
Lalique is one of the world’s most famous Art Nouveau artists. Did you know that he also created a medal in honour of his patron, the actress Sarah Bernhardt? She was a great admirer of Lalique.
read more at our partner SIXBID
3 Minutes of Numismatics: Antimony, Borneo and the White Rajahs of Sarawak
Anyone who wants to understand the 19th century must study its economic history. It was profit that tempted adventurers from across the Western world to build a life for themselves in exotic countries, as the white rajahs of Sarawak did.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Lucien Birkler, †2025
Lucien Birkler passed away on December 22, 2025, and was once one of the most renowned coin dealers in the United States. We have lost a man who loved coins, collectors, and the coin trade.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Stumbling block for Philipp Lederer
On the initiative of the Berlin Coin Cabinet, a Stolperstein was laid in front of Philipp Lederer’s former coin shop in Berlin. Commemorating an important German numismatist and coin dealer.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Numismatics in the age of Instagram: Head & Collar – a numismatic exhibition by the KHM
The Coin Cabinet of the KHM in Vienna is breaking new ground with its exhibition Kopf & Kragen (Head & Collar). It is aimed at a young generation of museum visitors with very different viewing habits.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy publishes list of stolen coins
On November 18, 2025, the gold coins of the Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy were the victims of a brutal robbery. Now the list of stolen coins, including photos, has been published.
read more at our partner SIXBID
$800,000 for Set 232 of the Omega Pennies
On average, bidders had to spend around USD 72,000 to purchase one of the 232 coveted sets of three Omega pennies. The most expensive was the last set, which contained the pennies and stamps.
read more at our partner SIXBID