News from Numismatic Auctions

September 23, 2025

In the upcoming autumn auctions, you will find Hungarian medieval ducats, beautiful Habsburg thalers and ducats, Bohemian and Hungarian noble family coinage, Celtic coins, Czechoslovak pattern strikes, and extremely rare specimen banknotes from the London issue. A rich selection awaits, appealing to both passionate collectors and investors seeking valuable additions to their portfolios.

April 17, 2025

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.

April 07, 2025

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.

April 05, 2025

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.

April 03, 2025

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.

April 03, 2025

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.

April 03, 2025

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.

April 02, 2025

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.

March 31, 2025

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.

March 25, 2025

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.

March 25, 2025

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.

March 12, 2025

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.