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It is possible to participate in the auction and purchase goods only in your own name and on your own account; representation is excluded.

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If you plan to bid on a legal entity, please also prepare the originals of the relevant documents (excerpt from the commercial register, etc.) in order to identify the person authorized to act on behalf of the legal entity and to identify the real owners of the legal entity.

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In accordance with the valid legislation in the field of combating the legalization of income from criminal activity, we evaluate the degree of legalization risk in each transaction according to legal criteria.

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Auction 35

Vladislaus II of Hungary

10 Ducat 1506

Final price 360 000 €

Starting price 150 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

60 Kreutzer 1570

Final price 10 800 €

Starting price 2 600 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

Thaler 1573

Final price 9 300 €

Starting price 6 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Thaler 1530

Final price 26 400 €

Starting price 8 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

60 Kreutzer 1572

Final price 40 800 €

Starting price 12 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

60 Kreutzer 1570

Final price 40 800 €

Starting price 12 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

Thaler 1577

Final price 48 000 €

Starting price 18 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

Thaler 1576

Final price 43 200 €

Starting price 16 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

Thaler 1573

Final price 40 800 €

Starting price 12 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

1/2 Thaler 1575

Final price 6 000 €

Starting price 2 600 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Silver medal 1541 (2 Thaler)

Final price 31 200 €

Starting price 12 000 €

Auction 35

Schlick. Stefan and brothers

1 1/2 Thaler 1526

Final price 156 000 €

Starting price 40 000 €

Auction 35

Schlick. Stefan and brothers

2 Thaler 1520

Final price 78 000 €

Starting price 35 000 €

Auction 35

Schlick. Stephen and brothers

Silver medal 1529 - 2 1/4 Thaler

Final price 31 200 €

Starting price 10 000 €

Auction 35

Vladislaus II of Hungary

3 Guldiner 1506

Final price 43 200 €

Starting price 20 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

Ducat 1568

Final price 108 000 €

Starting price 60 000 €

Auction 35

Maximilian II

Ducat 1568

Final price 264 000 €

Starting price 60 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Ducat 1561

Final price 144 000 €

Starting price 40 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Ducat 1547

Final price 72 000 €

Starting price 40 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Ducat 1542

Final price 168 000 €

Starting price 30 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Ducat 1541

Starting price 18 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Ducat 1538

Final price 32 400 €

Starting price 25 000 €

Auction 35

Ferdinand I

Ducat 1536

Final price 156 000 €

Starting price 30 000 €

Auction 36

Maria Theresa

Gold medal 1766 (10 Ducat)

Final price 66 000 €

Starting price 30 000 €

Auction 36

Ferdinand I of Austria

Gold Medal 1831 (16 Ducats)

Final price 21 600 €

Starting price 15 000 €

Auction 36

Leopold II

Souverain d'Or 1792

Starting price 20 000 €

Auction 36

Czechoslovakia (1918-1939)

Ducat 1939

Final price 312 000 €

Starting price 200 000 €

Auction 36

Ferdinand II

5 Ducats 1628

Starting price 50 000 €

Auction 36

Ferdinand II

10 Ducats 1627

Final price 132 000 €

Starting price 50 000 €

Auction 36

Joseph II

Ducat 1781

Final price 30 000 €

Starting price 25 000 €

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Jaroslav Kokolus. Collector or Investor?

What is the difference between a collector and an investor? Can coins be seen purely as numbers – or only with the heart? Jaroslav Kokolus shows that the line between these worlds is thinner than it seems.

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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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