Of willows, palm trees and cedars – A brief numismatic dendrology
On June 23, 2016, Künker is going to auction off a so far unpublished willow tree coin. The reverse of the 10-ducat piece depicts a willow tree in a storm. But what did the minting authority, William V, wish to express here? And what do trees on coins signify anyway?
The coins of Maria Theresa
On 13 May 1717, roughly 300 years ago, Maria Theresa of Austria was born. Could there be a better reason to introduce the coins of Frederick II’s arch enemy on the basis of a few lots from the upcoming Künker sale from 27 June to 29 June 2017?
Cologne – the new Rome
Magnificent coins from Cologne show the city’s patron saints: the Three Magi and Saint Ursula with her companions. Rich in relics, Cologne became a new Rome. We are exploring how this wealth of saints came about using coins from the bank house Sal. Oppenheim collection.
The Casa Savoia – A Noble Family between Italy, France, and Switzerland Part 3
Auction house Gadoury will auction off an extensive collection Casa Savoia originating from the possessions of a gentleman of the royal family. In the last part of this series you will learn how the Savoyard kings of Sardinia became the kings of the newly established state of Italy.
Wolrab’s medal on the military relief of Vienna
In 1683, Johann Jacob Wolrab created one of the most beautiful medals showing the relief of Vienna, which marked the end of the second Ottoman siege. Incredibly rich in details, this strike depicts the dramatic battle at Kahlenberg Mountain.
The First War Between Jews and Romans
Thanks to Flavius Josephus, we know a lot about the Jewish-Roman War. And thanks to the coins, we know how it was perceived by the Romans. On the example of coins from the upcoming Künker antiques auction 318, we recount what happened back then, and why it became such an important topic in Flavian coinage.
The first coronation of a German Emperor in Frankfurt
The coronation of Maximilian II in Frankfurt set the tone for a period of religious peace in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation: The pragmatic politician was willing to break new ground, including for his own coronation.
Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 29 features a selection of 804 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The auction will close on 26 February 2017.