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Gold from German Rivers
In the 18th and 19th centuries many rulers were proud to have their gold coins minted from local precious metal, especially when the gold came from their rivers. A film shows wonderful specimens from Künker’s Spring auction 321 and explains the historical background.
Künker, D-Osnabrück
11.-15.03.2019 - Auktionen 318-321 - From 11 to 15 March 2019 Auction house Künker will be offering many special collections and rarities from various fields of numismatic interest. Watch the highlights of Künker’s Spring Auction in these films.
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