MORE FROM KUENKER AUCTION SALE 445-446

Once again, collectors can look forward to an interesting and diverse auction week. From 22 to 25 September 2026, Künker will auction a colorful selection of coins and medals from medieval to modern times in auctions 445 to 446, featuring many special collections. Catalogs 445 and 446 comprise a total of nearly 2,600 lots with a total estimate of around 5 million euros.

Of particular note are:

• "Argentum Poloniae" – The collection of Polish talers,

• another part of the impressive collection of Kommerzialrat Dr. Herbert Wenzel with Habsburg coins and medals,

• the Erich Götz Collection with a focus on his homeland of the Upper Palatinate,

• the collection of a Rhineland collector and art enthusiast featuring gold coins from around the world,

• and, last but not least, the collection of a physicist with coins of the German Empire in fabulous condition and partly with spectacular patinas.

Coins of the German Empire from the Collection of a Physicist

The final collection we are pleased to present comprises an exceptional series of coins of the German Empire, assembled by a passionate physicist. This offering will thrill collectors who appreciate perfect condition and fascinating patinas. Whatever your budget, you are sure to find some pieces missing from your collection with estimates that fit your budget.

However, be prepared for the fact that coins of this quality are currently attracting great interest worldwide. Accordingly, it is likely that the hammer prices will be significantly higher than the estimates. Many experts also believe that the market potential of coins of the German Empire is far from exhausted.

Two additional collections complement this offering of a kind that can only be found on rare occasions. The exceptional nature of this offering is illustrated by the fact that 62 of the 503 lots are "Top Pop".

Lot 2842. Bavaria. Ludwig III, 1913-1918. 3 marks, 1918. Showpiece. FDC.

Lot 2859. Hesse. Ludwig III, 1848-1877. 2 marks, 1876. Extremely rare in this quality. Splendid patina, Proof. NGC PF 63.

Lot 3175. Reuss, elder line. Henry XXII, 1859-1902. 20 marks, 1875. Very rare. Showpiece. About FDC.

Lot 3203. Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Ernest II, 1844-1893. 20 marks, 1872. Very rare, especially in this outstanding quality. Probably the best-preserved specimen. First strike, FDC. NGC MS 67 (Top Pop).

Lot 3212. Saxe-Meiningen. George II, 1866-1914. 20 marks, 1872. Very rare, especially in this condition. Showpiece of magnificent quality. About FDC. NGC MS 65 (Top Pop).

Lot 3273. German New Guinea. 10 New Guinean marks, 1895 A. Only 2,000 specimens minted. Showpiece of magnificent quality. FDC. NGC MS 67 (Top Pop).

World Rarities

As always, Künker offers a wide range of world coins and medals including numerous rarities as well as more affordable options. We would like to showcase special pieces to you – but be sure to browse through all the lots to find your favorite.

Lot 129. Kingdom of France. Louis XIV, 1643-1715. 1/2 écu au buste drapé à l'antique, 1687 (year on the die altered from 1686) A, Paris. Extremely rare, especially in this quality. Attractive specimen with beautiful patina, about extremely fine.

Lot 238. Kingdom of Sweden. Gustavus II Adolphus, 1611-1632. 1634 silver medallion (of 5 talers). Showpiece. Splendid patina, about FDC.

Lot 2018. Kingdom of Belgium. Leopold I, 1830-1865. 100 francs, 1853, Brussels. Only 482 specimens minted. Attractive specimen struck from polished dies, about FDC. PCGS MS 63.

Lot 2046. Kingdom of France. Louis XVIII, 1814, 1815-1824. 40 francs, 1815 A. Very rare. Showpiece. FDC. NGC PF 62 Cameo.

Lot 2074. Great Britain. George V, 1910-1936. 5 pounds, 1911, London. Only 2,812 specimens minted. Rare in this quality. Showpiece. Proof. PCGS PR 66.

Lot 2091. Naples and Sicily. Ferdinand IV (I) of Bourbon, 2nd period, 1799-1805 (-1825). Wearable 1799 gold medal. Of the highest rarity. Very fine/extremely fine.

Rarities from the German States

As you know, the German States are our specialty. Once again, we are offering an extensive selection of pieces from the many imperial cities, abbeys and principalities that had the right to mint coins. You can look forward to many coins and medals – some of which are rare, in excellent condition or of great historical significance. Every now and then, you'll come across a piece that combines all three of these characteristics.

Lot 879. Jülich-Cleves-Berg. Joachim Murat, 1806-1808. 1807 taler. Extremely rare in this quality. Beautiful patina, extremely fine-FDC.

Lot 1071. Electorate of Saxony. John George II, 1656-1680. Broad triple reichstaler, 1663, Dresden. Very rare. Very attractive specimen with beautiful patina, extremely fine+.

Lot 1179. Wallenstein. Albrecht, 1623-1634, Duke of Friedland. 1627 reichstaler, Jitschin. Very rare. Beautiful patina, very fine-extremely fine. NGC XF 45.

Lot 2479. Brandenburg-Prussia. Frederick III, 1688-1701. 1692 gold medal of 20 ducats. Extremely rare. Very fine-extremely fine.

Lot 2545. City of Bremen. Gold medal n.d. (1631-1660). Extremely rare, probably the only specimen on the market. Attractive specimen with fine gold toning, extremely fine-FDC. PCGS MS 62.

Lot 2691. Electorate of Saxony. Frederick Augustus I, 1694-1733 (Augustus the Strong). 5 ducats, 1733, Dresden. Attractive specimen, extremely fine/extremely fine-FDC.

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