Estimate: 100.000 CHFRussia, Alexander II.
Gold medal.
Saving the life of the Tsar during the
failled assassination attempt by Soloviev.
1112
Estimate: 25.000 CHFGreek world, S
yracuse, Dionysius I.
Decadrachm,
signed with EU - AINE.
1002
Estimate: 20.000 CHFRoman Empire.
Septimus Severus.
Aureus after 149.
The only known specimen.
1007
Estimate: 40.000 CHFGermany,
City of Wrocław/Breslau.
25 Ducats 1669.
Of the highest rarity.
1032
Estimate: 200.000 CHFGreat Britain.
Victoria.
Pattern 5 Pounds 1839,
Una and the lion.
Of the highest rarity. NGC PF63.
1059
Estimate: 7.500 CHFCzechia, Wallenstein.
Albrecht von Wallenstein.
Ducat 1627.
Very rare.
1122
Estimate: 35.000 CHFHungary, Transylvania.
Michael Apafi.
10 Ducat Klippe 1683.
Of the highest rarity.
1131
Estimate: 25.000 CHFSwitzerland, Grisons,
Diocese of Chur.
Johann Anton v.Federspiel.
1/6 Reichstaler 1758.
Probably the only known specimen.
1185
Estimate: 175.000 CHFSwitzerland, Confederation.
5 Francs 1886.
Of the highest rarity.
Only five specimens struck
1217
Estimate: 25.000 CHFSwitzerland, Bern.
Quintuple gold Gulden 1501.
Off-metal strike in gold of the Guldiner.
Of the highest rarity.
5081

People and markets

SINCONA’s 100th auction: Jürg Richter reminisces

Coin collectors have almost forgotten that SINCONA has only been around since May 1, 2011. In 2025 the company will hold its 100th auction. We asked Jürg Richter to share some of his memories with us.
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The London classic: the Coinex

London CoinEx takes place on the last weekend in September. It has done so for decades. Despite competition, it has not (yet) lost its appeal, at least for those interested in coins in the upper price segment.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The Greysheet podcasts on European market developments

Greysheet & Red Book are now working with MünzenWoche to bring American collectors the latest news from the world of European numismatics.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Goosebumps moments at COTY

Normally, award ceremonies are most exciting for those hoping to win a prize. But the ceremony for the Coin of the Year Awards 2025 surprised everyone with emotional, spine-tingling moments.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The new CoinsWeekly site: What you can expect

The pause for reflection is over. Ursula Kampmann has been searching for a new concept and new partners. Now the new CoinsWeekly is here. Find out what it will look like here.
read more at our partner SIXBID

SINCONA’s 100th auction: Jürg Richter reminisces

Coin collectors have almost forgotten that SINCONA has only been around since May 1, 2011. In 2025 the company will hold its 100th auction. We asked Jürg Richter to share some of his memories with us.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The London classic: the Coinex

London CoinEx takes place on the last weekend in September. It has done so for decades. Despite competition, it has not (yet) lost its appeal, at least for those interested in coins in the upper price segment.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The Greysheet podcasts on European market developments

Greysheet & Red Book are now working with MünzenWoche to bring American collectors the latest news from the world of European numismatics.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Goosebumps moments at COTY

Normally, award ceremonies are most exciting for those hoping to win a prize. But the ceremony for the Coin of the Year Awards 2025 surprised everyone with emotional, spine-tingling moments.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The new CoinsWeekly site: What you can expect

The pause for reflection is over. Ursula Kampmann has been searching for a new concept and new partners. Now the new CoinsWeekly is here. Find out what it will look like here.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Coins, Medals and more

The bridge over the Menai Strait on the Telford Prize medal

Since 1826, the first suspension bridge in history has spanned the Menai Strait, connecting the island of Anglesey with the Welsh mainland. This pioneering feat of engineering is commemorated by the Telford Medal, which is still awarded today by the Institution of Civil Engineers for outstanding achievements.
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A medal commemorates the Krakow Constitution of 1833

Prussia, Austria, and Russia divided Poland among themselves. But Poland did not disappear. Polish nationalists rose up in repeated uprisings to reclaim their land. This had dire consequences for the population, as evidenced by a medal awarded to the victors.
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The First World War, Australia and its kookaburra penny

During the Battle of Gallipoli, 8,709 Australians were killed and 17,924 were wounded. This was an enormous loss of life – at least in relative terms! Around one in every 50 Australians of military age was affected. After the war, Australia therefore demanded a new role in the Commonwealth. A coin that will be auctioned at Künker on 8 October 2025 commemorates this event.
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A double Louis d’or from 1640/1

In 1640, a new coin minting technique became popular in France. Jean Varin introduced the balancier. However, the coin smiths at the old Paris mint resisted this change, as this coin shows.
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Münster, Osnabrück, Passau and the Counts of Lamberg

Münster, Osnabrück and Passau: How are these places related to the Counts of Lamberg? We use coins from Künker’s auction 424 to illustrate how noble families in the Holy Roman Empire climbed the social ladder in early modern times, and explain the reasons for and the consequences of such ascents.

The bridge over the Menai Strait on the Telford Prize medal

Since 1826, the first suspension bridge in history has spanned the Menai Strait, connecting the island of Anglesey with the Welsh mainland. This pioneering feat of engineering is commemorated by the Telford Medal, which is still awarded today by the Institution of Civil Engineers for outstanding achievements.
read more at our partner SIXBID

A medal commemorates the Krakow Constitution of 1833

Prussia, Austria, and Russia divided Poland among themselves. But Poland did not disappear. Polish nationalists rose up in repeated uprisings to reclaim their land. This had dire consequences for the population, as evidenced by a medal awarded to the victors.
read more at our partner SIXBID

The First World War, Australia and its kookaburra penny

During the Battle of Gallipoli, 8,709 Australians were killed and 17,924 were wounded. This was an enormous loss of life – at least in relative terms! Around one in every 50 Australians of military age was affected. After the war, Australia therefore demanded a new role in the Commonwealth. A coin that will be auctioned at Künker on 8 October 2025 commemorates this event.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Beitragsbild Frankreich-Louis-d-or

A double Louis d’or from 1640/1

In 1640, a new coin minting technique became popular in France. Jean Varin introduced the balancier. However, the coin smiths at the old Paris mint resisted this change, as this coin shows.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Münster, Osnabrück, Passau and the Counts of Lamberg

Münster, Osnabrück and Passau: How are these places related to the Counts of Lamberg? We use coins from Künker’s auction 424 to illustrate how noble families in the Holy Roman Empire climbed the social ladder in early modern times, and explain the reasons for and the consequences of such ascents.