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-.
People and markets
Heritage establishes a philately department
On 24 September 2026, Heritage announced that it was setting up its own ‘Philately’ department. To this end, Heritage is collaborating with Charles Shreve and Tracy Carey, who both worked for Heritage more than 35 years ago.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Numisfero continues Verona’s numismatic tradition
The famous Veronafil is moving to Bologna. Does this spell the end of the numismatic tradition of Verona’s collectors’ fairs? No. Because a group of coin enthusiasts have launched a new event called Numisfero.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Interesting coin fairs in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic
Over the coming weekends, coin enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice: which of the many coin fairs should they visit? We’re here to help you decide.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Forrer’s Dictionary is available in full on Numista!
Leonard Forrer’s numismatic encyclopaedia of medallists and mint masters is available in full on Numista and is easily searchable. Find out more about the coin dealer who compiled one of the most important encyclopaedias in numismatics.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What’s going wrong with the COTY: Letters to the editor
I would never have expected such widespread support when I wrote about the problems with the Coin of the Year Award. Here you will find the two most detailed letters to the editor, which highlight a number of additional aspects.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coins, Medals and more
Quintus Labienus: Traitor or Failed Savior of the Republic?
For centuries, historians viewed Quintus Labienus as a megalomaniacal traitor to the Roman cause. Was he truly so? Or, after Brutus’ defeat, did he attempt to save the Roman Republic on his own? What do his coins reveal?
read more at our partner SIXBID
New findings regarding the issue of the “Raxalpe” commemorative thaler
On 22 September 2026, Künker auctioned a “Raxalpentaler” from the Wenzel collection. Numismatic literature claims that only 100 specimens were issued. We now have new information: the archives of the Austrian Tourist Club hold the exact figures!
read more at our partner SIXBID
Duke Albrecht V, Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian and the Habsburgs
On 18 and 19 November 2026, NAC will auction a further part of the Traveller Collection. We would like to present a quite special piece from this collection: a 25-ducat donative struck by the Duke of Bavaria. It is remarkable not only because of its estimate of CHF 150,000, but also because it mentions a ruler who had already been dead for two centuries at the time it was struck. We explain why.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Where Coinage Began
An auction by Numismatica Genevensis SA takes us back to the very beginning of coinage. NGSA presents 49 exquisite electrum coins of the utmost rarity and archaic beauty from the Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection and various other owners. Join us on a numismatic journey through time. We’ll take you to where our coinage began.
read more at our partner SIXBID
A numismatic souvenir of St Mark’s Basilica
It was this modern tourism that explains the success of the Belgian medallist Jacques Wiener, who created the finest medals depicting Europe’s most important landmarks. We are exhibiting some of them.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Quintus Labienus: Traitor or Failed Savior of the Republic?
For centuries, historians viewed Quintus Labienus as a megalomaniacal traitor to the Roman cause. Was he truly so? Or, after Brutus’ defeat, did he attempt to save the Roman Republic on his own? What do his coins reveal?
read more at our partner SIXBID
New findings regarding the issue of the “Raxalpe” commemorative thaler
On 22 September 2026, Künker auctioned a “Raxalpentaler” from the Wenzel collection. Numismatic literature claims that only 100 specimens were issued. We now have new information: the archives of the Austrian Tourist Club hold the exact figures!
read more at our partner SIXBID
Duke Albrecht V, Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian and the Habsburgs
On 18 and 19 November 2026, NAC will auction a further part of the Traveller Collection. We would like to present a quite special piece from this collection: a 25-ducat donative struck by the Duke of Bavaria. It is remarkable not only because of its estimate of CHF 150,000, but also because it mentions a ruler who had already been dead for two centuries at the time it was struck. We explain why.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Where Coinage Began
An auction by Numismatica Genevensis SA takes us back to the very beginning of coinage. NGSA presents 49 exquisite electrum coins of the utmost rarity and archaic beauty from the Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection and various other owners. Join us on a numismatic journey through time. We’ll take you to where our coinage began.
read more at our partner SIXBID
A numismatic souvenir of St Mark’s Basilica
It was this modern tourism that explains the success of the Belgian medallist Jacques Wiener, who created the finest medals depicting Europe’s most important landmarks. We are exhibiting some of them.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Persicher Satrap Mazzaios.
AR Stater (361-334 v. Chr.)
mit dem Baal von Tarsos.
Erhaltung: vz.
AE Sesterz (80-81 n. Chr.), Rom.
Darstellung der Judaea Capta.
Erhaltung: Prachtexemplar, selten, vz.
AV Aureus (107-113 n. Chr.), Rom.
Restitutionsprägung auf Augustus.
Erhaltung: extrem selten, f.ss.
Adlertaler (Arendsrijksdaalder) 1598.
Erhaltung: sehr selten, ss.
Taler 1657.
Mit Titel Ferdinand III.
Erhaltung: f.vz/vz.
Vereinstaler 1857.
Erhaltung: Prachtexemplar, Erstabschlag.
Konventionstaler o. J. (nach 1803)
a. d. Tod von Herzog Georg.
Erhaltung: äußerst selten, st.
Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale,
1000 Francs 1974.
Erhaltung: I-.
Heritage establishes a philately department
On 24 September 2026, Heritage announced that it was setting up its own ‘Philately’ department. To this end, Heritage is collaborating with Charles Shreve and Tracy Carey, who both worked for Heritage more than 35 years ago.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Numisfero continues Verona’s numismatic tradition
The famous Veronafil is moving to Bologna. Does this spell the end of the numismatic tradition of Verona’s collectors’ fairs? No. Because a group of coin enthusiasts have launched a new event called Numisfero.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Interesting coin fairs in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic
Over the coming weekends, coin enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice: which of the many coin fairs should they visit? We’re here to help you decide.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Forrer’s Dictionary is available in full on Numista!
Leonard Forrer’s numismatic encyclopaedia of medallists and mint masters is available in full on Numista and is easily searchable. Find out more about the coin dealer who compiled one of the most important encyclopaedias in numismatics.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What’s going wrong with the COTY: Letters to the editor
I would never have expected such widespread support when I wrote about the problems with the Coin of the Year Award. Here you will find the two most detailed letters to the editor, which highlight a number of additional aspects.
read more at our partner SIXBID