Chinese Gold Panda coins
The friendly bear wins people’s hearts We are very happy to offer a complete collection of Chinese Gold Panda coins (1982-2007) in our upcoming Auction, The Lugdunum Auction ’25 taking place on Tuesday, 9th December 2025. In auction are all denominations issued in the years 1982 – 2007. All coins are of CHOICE MINT STATE […]
Basel coin fair 2026
Basel coin fair 2026 The Basel coin fair is a traditional meeting place for collectors from Switzerland and from our European neighbours. I will be at the fair and look forward to seeing you there! Schedule: Sunday, 8. February 2026 / 09:00-16:00 Location: Congress Center Basel, Messegelände, 4005 Basel ____________________________________________ More coin fairs in Switzerland […]
Coin value – video
Coin value – Video 11 characteristics that make a coin valuable Determining the value of a collector’s coin is a complex matter. In this video I will present you some important characteristics that make a coin valuable and describe their context in the market. _________________________________________________________________________ These are the 11 characteristics I am presenting […]
The Lugdunum Auction 25
The Lugdunum Auction 25 Our Lugdunum Auction 25 will take place on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 in Solothurn, Switzerland. Location: Hotel H4**** Solothurn – Schänzlistrasse 5 For more details regarding the lots, please visit The Lugdunum Auction 25 page If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. […]
Numismatic discovery of 1871
Unpublished drawing by the famous Swiss medallist Antoine Bovy We recently acquired a previously unpublished work by the renowned Swiss medallist Antoine Bovy (1795-1877), creator of the famous seated Helvetia motif featured on the first silver coins of the Swiss Confederation. __________________________________________________________________________________ The unpublished drawing by Bovy presents his project for the minting of […]
100 francs Vreneli 2025
100 francs Vreneli Swissmint anniversary issue 2025 The 100 francs Vreneli, which was minted in 1925 in a limited edition of just 5’000 pieces, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Renowned artist, sculptor and coin designer, Chiara Principe, was commissioned by Swissmint to design an anniversary edition of the 100 francs Vreneli. __________________________________________________________________________ Wanted […]
The Lugdunum Auction 24
The Lugdunum Auction Our coming auction will take place on Thursday, 12 December 2024 in Solothurn. Location: Hotel H4**** Solothurn – Schänzlistrasse 5 The Auctions will start at 15:00 pm (local Swiss time). The heart of the sale will be an important collection of medals. «The Wisdom Collection» is the name we have chosen for […]
The Wisdom Collection video-viewing
Enjoy the medals of our upcoming Auction Enjoy the medals of our upcoming Auction and visit our viewing-videos on YouTube ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Lot 001 – John VIII Palaeologus in your hands Lot 002 – Leonello d’Este in your hands Lot 003 – Borso d’Este in your hands Lot 004 – Sigismondo Malatesta in your hands Lot […]
The Lugdunum Auction 24 live on AUEX
Floor- and Online-Auction Our auction 24 is already online. This link will take you directly to AUEX, where you can register at any time. The auction will be held on Thursday, 12 December 2024, starting at 15:00 pm (local Swiss time). For more information about the auction and the location please click here ____________________________ AUEX.de […]
The Medal of Immortality
The desire to create an immortal statement in metal This medal is a remarkable and beautiful testimony, cast in Bronze, to the desire of a great Renaissance ruler to achieve immortality and to be remembered not only as an exceptional military leader, but also as a humanist prince of great sophistication and love for Western […]