About us

Elizej Macho

Executive Director

Elizej is a co-founder and managing partner of the company.

Radoslav Chlapovič

Auction Specialist

Radoslav’s friendship with Elizej and their mutual passion for numismatics were the impetus for the founding of the company.

Elizej Macho sen.

Financial Director

In the past, Elizej worked for several banks and was in the finance and banking industry for almost 20 years.

Andrej Macho

COO

Andrej has been with the company since its very beginning. He participated in its planning, establishing itself in the market, expanding in Slovakia and abroad, and in gradually building the business and auction house into what is an internationally recognised company today.

Dušan Ivanič

Legal & Compliance

Dušan studied law and is also a practising lawyer. His passion for exploring history and collecting coins, banknotes, stamps, and art has been with him since childhood, partly thanks to his classmate Elizej.

Jan Jelínek

Director of the Prague branch

Jan has been with us since the opening of the Prague branch and currently ensures its smooth operation.

Radim Václavík

Auction Specialist & Numismatic Expert

Radim is a professional guarantor for our Prague branch and also an auction guarantor for Habsburg Bohemian and Austrian coins and medals from the period of 1657–1848, including church and family coinage.

Tomáš Smělý

Auction Specialist

Tomáš is an auction guarantor for Celtic, Greek, and Roman coins, as well as Czech medieval coins and Habsburg coins until 1657 (with the exception of Transylvanian and Hungarian coinage), and also a guarantor for foreign coins up to the middle of the 17th century.

Anna Lohynská

Front Office Manager

Anna is the first person you come into contact with at our Prague branch. She has worked with people all her professional life, so her position as the Front Office Manager suits her perfectly.

Renáta Machová

Marketing Manager

Renáta is the one who keeps you up to date on our company’s events and other news and she also likes to share interesting things from the world of numismatics and investment.

Juraj Ragan

Sales Manager

Juraj originally discovered the magic of numismatics at preschool age when, while ill, he received an album from his mother, the aim of which was to collect the euro coins of the first twelve countries of the euro area.

Andrej Keseg

Director of the Bratislava branch

You can meet Andrej during your visit in our Bratislava showroom, where he will gladly guide you through the world of numismatics, investing, and coin collecting.

Daniel Dvořák

Auction Specialist

Daniel focuses on Czech coins from the early medieval period of the Czech lands (10th – 13th century) and Habsburg coinage from the first half of the 17th century.

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Auctions

03.04.2025

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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Auctions

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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Auctions

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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Investment gold and silver

24.03.2025

‍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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Auctions

12.03.2025

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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Auctions

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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Auctions

11.02.2025

‍Rare Coins with a Verifiable Pedigree

The 35th Macho & Chlapovič Auction, taking place on April 25, 2025, in Prague, is dedicated to the Jaroslav Kokolus Collection – Part 6, an exceptional collection of historical coins with a verifiable provenance. The auction will feature rare coins originating from old numismatic auctions or prestigious collections such as Horsky, Hollschek, Dietiker, Hohenkubin, and Donebauer.

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About us

Elizej Macho

Elizej Macho

Radoslav Chlapovič

Radoslav Chlapovič

Elizej Macho sen.

Elizej Macho sen.

Andrej Macho

Andrej Macho

Dušan Ivanič

Dušan Ivanič

Jan Jelínek

Jan Jelínek

Radim Václavík

Radim Václavík

Tomáš Smělý

Tomáš Smělý

Anna Lohynská

Anna Lohynská

Renáta Machová

Renáta Machová

Juraj Ragan

Juraj Ragan

Andrej Keseg

Andrej Keseg

Daniel Dvořák

Daniel Dvořák

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