Article of the week
Sachsen. Christian II. Johann Georg I. und August,
1 591-1611. 10 Dukaten 1611, Dresden, auf den Tod
Christians II. am 23. Juni. NGC: MS 65.
Von allergrößter Seltenheit.
1665-1679. Löser zu 6 Reichstalern 1679, Zellerfeld.
Geprägt und verteilt anlässlich der Beerdigung
Johann Friedrichs. Aus Sammlung Salton und
Sammlung Meyerhof, Auktion Schulman 171 (1930),
Nr. 156. Äußerst selten. Fast vorzüglich.
Goldgulden 1568, Stockholm. Aus Sammlung Widegren.
Äußerst selten. Kleines Loch.
News
Ulrich Werz (1964-2023)
The numismatist Ulrich Werz died on June 14, 2023. He was known for his work on coin finds and his studies on Roman countermarks. Claire Franklin remembers him.
In God We Trust
In God we trust. Do we still trust in God? In recent years, there has been much debate on whether coins and banknotes should continue to refer to divine powers. The Austrian National Bank dedicated an exhibition to the question of why money is so closely linked to religion. Ursula Kampmann takes a look at the catalogue.
PMG Grading On-site in Munich and at MIF Maastricht
In September 2023, Collectors and dealers can submit banknotes at the PMG Munich office or at PMG’s booth at the MIF show for on-site grading.
Hear Steve Forbes at the International Money Exposition
The International Money Exposition (IMEX) in Nashville will be held for the first time this October. One attendee will be Steve Forbes; internationally-known economic commentator, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine.
2023 World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh
In the international coin world, there are a few events that are set in stone. One of them is the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. Ursula Kampmann attended the 2023 show in Pittsburgh.
And the Champion of the 40th COTY Is…
At the ANA in Pittsburgh, an Austrian coin has earned top honors in the 40th Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards. See all the winners here.
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.