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They will come for you next!

Dubious agents of foreign governments are visiting coin dealerships in the United States. They are reclaiming so-called national cultural property. On November 28, 2018, Coin Collectors Blog reported on one of those strange encounters. [ more ]

Gijsbertus Willem de Wit (1926-2018)

On December 1, 2018, the distinguished collector of medieval coins, Gijsbertus Willem de Wit, passed away. Only a few have achieved what he did: to have a Wikipedia entry dedicated to their collection in the infallible internet encyclopedia. [ more ]

Verona: Coins, Cards, and Capuleti

No more excuses: attending Veronafil was at the very top of our to-do list this year. In this report, Björn Schöpe tells you all about what he saw at Italy’s biggest numismatic convention – including some insider tips on how not to spend a fortune in Verona. [ more ]

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Duchy of Bavaria. Albert V, the noble, 1550-1579. 2 ducats 1565, Munich. Extremely rare. Attractive piece. Extremely fine-uncirculated.

 starting price: 50,000 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Kingdom of Prussia. Friedrich II, the Great, 1740-1786. Double Friedrichs d'or 1753 C, Cleve. Of the highest rarity. Attractive piece. Extremely fine.

 starting price: 50,000 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

City of Hamburg. Bankportugalöser in the wheight of 10 ducats 1665. Extremely rare. Attractive piece. Almost uncirculated.

 starting price: 20,000 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Abbey of Quedlinburg. Beatrix II. von Winzenburg, 1138-1160. Brakteat. Very rare in this condition. Cabinet piece. Almost uncirculated.

 starting price: 7,500 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Electorate of Saxony. Johann Friedrich the Noble and Moritz, 1541-1547. Silvercast medal 1544. Of the highest rarity. Cabinet piece. Extremely fine.

 starting price: 75,000 Euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Principality of Waldeck. Friedrich, 1763-1812. Taler 1781, Arolsen. Rare. Attractive piece, extremely fine.

 starting price:1,500 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

City of Basel. 10 ducats n. d. (first half of 17th century). Of the highest rarity. Very attractive piece, extremely fine +.

 starting price: 50,000 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Australia. Victoria, 1837-1901. Sovereign 1855, London. Of the highest raritiy and in extraoridinary condition. Probably only 3 pieces in private property. Proof.

 starting price: 125,000 euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Peru. Philipp V., 1700-1727, 1st year. 8 Escudos 1712 L-M, Lima. Extremely rare in this condition. Extremely fine.

 starting price: 10,000 Euros

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Künker Berlin Auction Sale 316

Russian Empire. Nikolaus I, 1825-1855. Platinum 12 Roubles 1839, St. Petersburg. Of the highest rarity. Proof. NGC photo-certificate graded PF 64 CAMEO. Ex Hutten-Czapski Collection. Ex Georgy Mikhailovich.

 starting price: 250,000 euros

Articles

Collecting Seleukid Coins – Part II

David Michaels provides an overview of the history and coinage of the Seleukid Empire. The article also includes a rarity guide and a brief bibliography of historical and numismatic references to get any new collector started on the path to a thriving collection. [ more ]

Auction sales

21.01.2019
Rusty Pennies [ more ]

08.01.2019
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC, USA-New York [ more ]

07.12.2018
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt [ more ]

15.11.2018
Atlas Numismatics [ more ]