More pictures of the Wesseling hoard
6 October 2026
More pictures of the Wesseling hoard
[CoinsWeekly] For several weeks now, the German daily press has been reporting that Germany’s largest (Hadrianic) hoard has been discovered near Wesseling. We enquired and received more pictures.
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Lucerne, Leodegar and the largest Swiss gold coin of the 16th century
6 October 2026
Lucerne, Leodegar and the largest Swiss gold coin of the 16th century
[CoinsWeekly] On 27 October 2026, SINCONA will present the Lake View Collection. It features spectacular Swiss coins, including a 20-fold gold guilder from the city of Lucerne dated 1557.
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Forrer’s Dictionary is available in full on Numista!
6 October 2026
Forrer’s Dictionary is available in full on Numista!
[CoinsWeekly] Leonard Forrer’s numismatic encyclopaedia of medallists and mint masters is available in full on Numista and is easily searchable. Find out more about the coin dealer who compiled one of the most important encyclopaedias in numismatics.
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What’s going wrong with the COTY: Letters to the editor
6 October 2026
What’s going wrong with the COTY: Letters to the editor
[CoinsWeekly] I would never have expected such widespread support when I wrote about the problems with the Coin of the Year Award. Here you will find the two most detailed letters to the editor, which highlight a number of additional aspects.
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How Sixbid makes it easier for collectors to access auctions
5 October 2026
How Sixbid makes it easier for collectors to access auctions
Anyone wishing to bid for coins at auction needs, above all, guidance these days. Sixbid raises the international profile of numismatic auctions and helps collectors to find relevant lots more effectively and to assess them more accurately.
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What’s going wrong with the COTY? Proposals for reform
23 September 2026
What’s going wrong with the COTY? Proposals for reform
three awards for the Austrian Mint, three for the Monnaie de Paris, and the most inspiring coin comes from Ukraine. Just like in recent years. Does this result truly reflect the market?
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The International Numismatic Convention in Frankfurt 2027
23 September 2026
The International Numismatic Convention in Frankfurt 2027
Fleur Kemmers from the Institute of Archaeological Sciences at Goethe University is responsible for organising the International Numismatic Convention in Frankfurt 2027. Preparations are in full swing
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Keep your eyes peeled! Extensive collection of ancient coins stolen!
23 September 2026
Keep your eyes peeled! Extensive collection of ancient coins stolen!
On 14 September 2026, at around 9.30 am, a collection of ancient coins was stolen in Düsseldorf. Here is a list of the stolen pieces and some photographs.
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The Soho Mint is Building Russia's First Modern Mint
22 September 2026
The Soho Mint is Building Russia's First Modern Mint
On October 17, 2026, Gadoury will auction an essay that recalls one of the most adventurous chapters in Russian numismatic history.
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