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  • ANCIENT AGES – CELTS IN BOHEMIA

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    12.01.2024

    ANCIENT AGES – CELTS IN BOHEMIA

    Auction Highlights - The collection of Dr. Vaclav Bruna
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    We cordially invite you to our spring auctions, which will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Prague. Our standard auction will be held under the number #32, and an exceptional auction of the numismatic collection of Dr. Vaclav Bruna will take place under the number #33. Of course, the popular eLive auctions will also be included, running from April 29, 2024.

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    In this article, we will preview some highlights from the collection of Dr. Václav Bruna, specifically ANCIENT AGES – CELTS IN BOHEMIA:

     

    Statér, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ torques-1

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    Statér, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ torques-2

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    Stater, 3.-2. century BC, torques type

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    Statér, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ kanec-1

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    Statér, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ kanec-2

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    Stater, 3.-2. century BC, boar type

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    Statér, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ klečící lučištník-1

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    Statér, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ klečící lučištník-2

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    Stater, 3.-2. century BC, kneeling archer type

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    1-3 statéru,  2. stol. př. Kr., typ Hrušovka-1

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    1-3 statéru,  2. stol. př. Kr., typ Hrušovka-2

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    1/3 stater, 2nd century BC, Hrušovka type

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    1-3 statéru, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ kanec-1

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    1-3 statéru, 3.-2. stol. př. Kr., typ kanec-2

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    1/3 stater, 3.-2. century BC, boar type

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    1-3 statéru,  2. stol. př. Kr., typ rotující ptačí křídla-1

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    1-3 statéru,  2. stol. př. Kr., typ rotující ptačí křídla-2

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    1/3 stater, 2nd century BC, type of rotating bird wing

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    07.04.2025

    Lots Viewing

    Planning to bid in Auction #35 and #36? Come and view the coins, medals, and banknotes offered in the floor and eLive auctions. The viewings in Prague and on the auction day will allow you to assess the condition of the lots in detail and prepare for bidding.

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    05.04.2025

    Prague Ducats from the 1560s and 1570s

    Gold ducats struck in Prague after the establishment of the new royal mint rank among the rarest Bohemian gold coins. Several of them, originating from the collection of Jaroslav Kokolus, will be offered in the 35th auction of Macho & Chlapovič.

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    03.04.2025

    Prague’s Rare Gold Ducats

    Three exceptional Prague ducats from the years 1536, 1538, and 1547 reflect the pinnacle of early Renaissance coin artistry in Bohemia. Minted outside the official mint structure, these highly rare coins from the Kokolus Collection will be offered in the 35th Macho & Chlapovič auction.

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    03.04.2025

    Sauermann’s Ducats of 1541 and 1542

    Gold coins minted in Prague under the direction of Konrad Sauermann are among the rarest Renaissance ducats. Only a few hundred pieces were ever produced, making them highly desirable collector’s items. In the 35th Macho & Chlapovič auction, ducats from 1541 and 1542 will be offered under lots 56 and 57.

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    03.04.2025

    Roughly Minted Budweis Issues from 1569–1577

    The Budweis mint was established in the late 1560s as a response to the expanding silver mining operations in nearby Rudolfstadt. This article introduces the key engravers and mintmasters who shaped the exceptional large-denomination coins of this mint – from the earliest kreuzers to rare thalers of the 1570s. It also presents highlights from the Jaroslav Kokolus Collection, several of which will be auctioned soon.

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    02.04.2025

    Budweis Guldens of 1569

    The founding of the mint in Budweis in 1569 marked a turning point in Bohemian coinage. Driven by rich silver yields from nearby Rudolfov, the mint quickly became a key center for processing precious metals and issuing guldens. Among the earliest and rarest coins from this mint are pieces preserved in the Jaroslav Kokolus Collection, which offer a remarkable window into the artistry, history, and monetary strategy of the late 16th century.

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    31.03.2025

    The Czechoslovak Gold Treasure in the St. Wenceslas Ducat

    The St. Wenceslas ducats of Czechoslovakia represent not only a symbol of national pride but also a unique witness to the turbulent history of the First Republic’s gold reserves. From their centuries-old minting tradition in Kremnica to dramatic wartime events and postwar repatriation, their story continues to captivate collectors and historians alike. Among the rarest known examples is a 1939-dated ducat from the national gold treasure—currently featured in our Auction #36.

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    25.03.2025

    Schlick’s Double Thaler of 1520 – The Beginnings of Joachimsthal Thalers

    Schlick’s Double Thaler of 1520 is one of the rarest historical coins minted in Joachimsthal. This extraordinary commemorative issue played a significant role in the history of Central European coinage. The Macho & Chlapovič Auction #35 will feature rare Joachimsthal thalers, including this exceptional specimen.

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    25.03.2025

    Stephan Schlick and His Brothers

    The Schlick family played a key role in the economic and political history of 16th-century Bohemia. Stephan Schlick and his brothers led the expansion of silver mining in Joachimsthal and established the famous Joachimsthal mint, where the first thalers were minted. At Macho & Chlapovič Auction #35, collectors will have the opportunity to bid on rare historical coins, including the unique 1 1/2 Thaler from 1526.

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    ‍Modular Gold and Silver – Flexible Investment in Precious Metals

    Discover the latest addition to our gold and silver investment offer, bringing maximum flexibility: modular bars Valcambi CombiBar and Argor-Heraeus Goldseed. These products are ideal for modern investors who prefer practical and convenient solutions to protect their savings.

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    Exceptional Thalers and Historical Coins That Shaped the Economy of Europe

    The Jaroslav Kokolus Collection (part 6) offers a unique perspective on the historical evolution of thalers and numismatics in Central Europe. The House of Thurso, the House of Schlick, Ferdinand I, and Maximilian II played crucial roles in an era that profoundly shaped the economy and politics of the region. Discover how the discovery of rich silver deposits led to the minting of legendary coins that became symbols of their time.

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    12.03.2025

    Jaroslav Kokolus: A Remarkable Numismatic Collection at Auction

    Jaroslav Kokolus has dedicated decades to building an extraordinary numismatic collection, featuring rare thaler, 60-kreuzer, and ducat issues from Habsburg mints in what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Each coin is the result of meticulous selection, thorough research, and an unwavering passion for collecting. His meticulously compiled database, tracking the provenance and movement of individual coins across prestigious collections and the auction market for nearly 150 years, sets this collection apart even in professional numismatics. The collection’s value is further enhanced by its strict adherence to authenticity, rarity, and quality, with numerous specimens boasting distinguished pedigrees and connections to some of the most renowned collectors in history.

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