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The Unique Nürnberg “1700” Gold Piefort That Recasts a Famous Paschal Lamb Series
by CoinWeek on 17 Apr, 2026 - 0 Comments
By Mike Byers – MintErrorNews ……. Unique Gold Piefort -Nürnberg “1700” 2 Ducats Collectors know Nürnberg’s 1700-dated Paschal Lamb gold as one of the classic trophy series in German numismatics. Yet one coin breaks the pattern. A unique gold klippe piefort of 2-ducat weight first entered the public auction record at Künker’s June 2007 Auction […]
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Goloid Dollars: America’s Electrum Coinage
by CoinWeek on 17 Apr, 2026 - 0 Comments
By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …..Updated and reformatted by CoinWeek Goloid Dollars, the “Crime of ’73,” and America’s Silver Crisis Few moments in American monetary history caused more disruption than the years after California’s gold discoveries. The flood of new gold upset the long-standing ratio between gold and silver. As a result, […]
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Wrestlers on Ancient Coins
by CoinWeek on 17 Apr, 2026 - 0 Comments
by Mike Markowitz Fig 1 Ancient Greeks loved wrestling [1]. Cities celebrated champion wrestlers as hometown heroes. They raised statues in their honor. Even today, modern Greco-Roman wrestling still echoes that old tradition, although ancient wrestlers competed naked. Several cities struck coins that show the sport in action, especially in Pamphylia and Pisidia on the […]
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Atlas Numismatics Drops 589 New Rarities – Ancient Masterpieces, Gold Ducats, and Museum-Level Coins Hit Market
by CoinWeek on 16 Apr, 2026 - 0 Comments
Atlas Numismatics has released a major new fixed-price list. In total, 589 coins, medals, and tokens are now available through its website. The selection spans ancient Greece, early modern Europe, and rare world gold issues. Notably, this update highlights elite material. Collectors will find museum-quality rarities, high-grade certified coins, and historically significant pieces throughout the […]
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Sedwick Auction 39 Delivers Rare Gold Cobs, Shipwreck Treasure, and Landmark Collections
by CoinWeek on 16 Apr, 2026 - 0 Comments
Collectors have a major opportunity ahead. Sedwick’s Auction 39 brings together rare gold cobs, historic shipwreck treasure, and elite collections from across the numismatic world. This sale stands out for both depth and quality. Moreover, it reflects a growing interest in specialized areas that are gaining momentum among advanced collectors. Dated Gold Cobs Gain Momentum […]
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