Consequences of a Curse
The emperor Caligula and his contested reign seen through numismatics.
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Publications and articles from AUREA Numismatika: specialist writing on coins, medals, banknotes and decorations — the history of striking, identification and condition, grading, bullion metals and what is happening in the auction market. Alongside the articles we publish our own coin price guides and reference literature. The texts are written by people in the trade, not by a generator.
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The Prague Collector Antonín Prokop
The life and work of a notable Prague collector and dealer in numismatic material.
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A Hoard in Central Prague
The archaeological discovery of a coin hoard in the centre of the capital.
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Russian Restrikes
An overview of Russian restrikes and what sets them apart in numismatics.
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A Bar Kokhba Overstrike
A unique overstrike on a denarius of Trajan from the period of the Jewish revolt.
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The Most Expensive Russian Coin
The record sale of a rare Russian coin at auction in Prague.
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The Countermark of Quinctilius Varus
A rare countermark on an as of Augustus and its historical context.
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The World's Most Expensive Coins
An overview of the most expensive coins ever sold at auction.
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The Earliest Russian Coins
Zlatniks and srebreniks — the first Russian strikes.
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The Earliest Russian Decorations
A historical overview of the earliest Russian orders and medals.
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Museums and Numismatic Collections I
An overview of the foremost numismatic collections held in museums.
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Reflections on Grade
A reflection on how the grade of coins and medals is assessed.
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Denik.cz on AUREA
An article on AUREA's activities in the daily Denik.cz.
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Hospodářské noviny
A feature on numismatics in the daily Hospodářské noviny.
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Counterfeits in Numismatics
How to recognise counterfeits and protect your collection.
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The Athenian Tetradrachm
The story of the celebrated Greek coin bearing the owl.
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The Five Good Emperors
The era of the Roman emperors who brought prosperity.
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