Auc. 112 Lot 71Cilicia,
Persian satrap Mazzaios.
AR Stater (361-334 BC)
with Baal of Tarsus.
Condition: ef.Estimate: 2.000 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 472Roman Empire, Titus.
AE Sestertius (AD 80–81), Rome.
"Judaea Capta" type.
Condition: rare, ef.Estimate: 26.000 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 505Roman Empire, Trajan.
AV Aureus (AD 107–113), Rome.
Restitution issue honoring Augustus.
Condition: extremely rare, near vf.Estimate: 24.000 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 1467Province of the United Netherlands.
Arendsrijksdaalder (Eagle Rixdollar), 1598.
Condition: very rare, vf.Estimate: 800 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 1871Bremen, City.
Thaler, 1657.
Bearing the title of Ferdinand III.
Condition: near ef/ef.Estimate: 1.200 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 2139Free City of Frankfurt.
Vereinstaler 1857.
Condition: attr. piece, first strike.Estimate: 3.900 EUR

Auc. 112 Lot 2363Saxe-Meiningen, Louise Eleonore.
Convention thaler, n.d. (after 1803),
issued on the death of Duke Georg.
Condition: extremely rare, unc.Estimate: 6.100 EUR

Auc. 113 Lot 149Central African Republic.
Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale,
1000 francs 1974.
Condition: I-.Estimate: 500 EUR

Auc. 113 Lot 161Lübeck.
Commerz-Bank,
20 Thaler, July 1, 1865 (1866), blank.
Condition: I.Estimate: 400 EUR

Auc. 113 Lot 288Bank Deutscher Länder banknotes.
50 Deutsche Mark 1948, specimen.
Condition: very rare, I.Estimate: 1.000 EUR
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Maundy Money 2025: King Charles III Continues British Easter Tradition

30. April 2025

By Sebastian Wieschowski

In visibly good spirits, the royal couple arrived in North East England on Maundy Thursday to attend a special service deeply rooted in the country’s history: the “Maundy Service” dates back at least to the 13th century, and possibly as far as AD 600.

For the first time in 2023, the Royal Mint issued the traditional “Maundy Money” bearing the effigy of King Charles. Photo: Royal Mint.

For the first time in 2023, the Royal Mint issued the traditional “Maundy Money” bearing the effigy of King Charles. Photo: Royal Mint.

The custom provides that the reigning monarch distributes gifts on Maundy Thursday to citizens who have distinguished themselves through outstanding charitable and voluntary service. For centuries, it has been traditional for this honour to take the form of specially minted coins.

For the year 2025, the Maundy coins were once again minted in a quantity corresponding to the monarch’s age. As King Charles III turns 76 in 2025, 76 ladies and 76 gentlemen each received a set of the coins. The coins themselves follow a design that has remained almost unchanged since 1670 and are officially recognised as legal tender. In practice, however, they are cherished by recipients as precious keepsakes.

Each issue of the Maundy Money consists of silver coins with denominations of one penny, two pence, three pence, and four pence, with the total value matching the monarch’s age. The minting is regarded as one of the most traditional numismatic representations of British history and culture.

The distribution of Maundy coins is not only a firmly established part of British state culture but also an expression of social appreciation for voluntary service. Ahead of the ceremony, King Charles III also released an Easter message reflecting on humanity’s capacity for both great kindness and cruelty. He emphasised the enduring importance of faith, hope, and love – virtues which he considers indispensable even today.

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