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22.05.2025

Macho & Chlapovič at Bratislava Collectors Days 2025

he largest collectors fair in Slovakia is coming, and we’ll be there! We invite you to Bratislava Collectors Days 2025 with a rich display of coins, live expert services, and the exclusive exhibition of a rare 5-ducat coin of Leopold I.

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14.05.2025

New: C. Hafner Gold Bars and Practical SmartPack Formats Now Available at Macho & Chlapovič

We’re expanding our selection of investment gold with premium gold bars from the German refiner C. Hafner, now available in a variety of weights from 1 gram up to 100 grams. New in our range are the practical SmartPack sets (10 × 1g and 10 × 2g) – a flexible and portable option for investment and gifting.

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17.04.2025

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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Hall of fame

News for collectors and investors

Macho & Chlapovič at Bratislava Collectors Days 2025

New: C. Hafner Gold Bars and Practical SmartPack Formats Now Available at Macho & Chlapovič

Jaroslav Kokolus. Collector or Investor?

Lots Viewing

Prague Ducats from the 1560s and 1570s

Prague’s Rare Gold Ducats

Sauermann’s Ducats of 1541 and 1542

Roughly Minted Budweis Issues from 1569–1577

Budweis Guldens of 1569

The Czechoslovak Gold Treasure in the St. Wenceslas Ducat

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

Stephan Schlick and His Brothers

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