Before a final design for a coin is adopted or before the minting of circulation coins even begins, the mint produces a small number of specific trial (test) coins. In numismatics, such trial coins are called trial strikes or patterns.
The Samobor alchemist, the Medvedgrad Black Queen, Šenoa's Snake Queen, or simply, factually, the Queen of Croatia-Hungary, Bohemia, and Germany and Empress Barbara of Celje (1381–1451) is a unique figure of (also) the Croatian ruling elite. Barbara of Celje, a woman of exceptional beauty, was the daughter of Count and Croatian Ban Herman II of Celje and Countess
The female alchemist from Samobor on a commemorative 2-euro coin Read more »
In this video, we present a small selection of silver kreuzers (kreuzer, kreutzer, krajczar). These 18th and 19th-century coins are among the most popular silver coins among numismatists and collectors in our region. They are characterized by a specific, very beautiful design; depictions of various rulers; a long period of issuance; and different
Exhibition of 18th and 19th-century Austrian and Hungarian silver krajcar coins Read more »
The Croatian Mint, our national mint, has undergone major changes in the past few years. These changes are also reflected in the new numismatic issues, which have finally begun to match the pace of modern global numismatics. One of the people responsible for this is Ivan Odrljin, with whom we
With Ivan Odrljin of the Croatian Mint on Croatian numismatics today and future plans Read more »
Every numismatist has faced the question at least once: should a coin be cleaned and years of accumulated dirt and oxides removed or not? This article does not offer a simple answer, because in the numismatic world there is a deep division of opinion. On the one hand, there is the fear of losing the coin's value, while
Lately, quite a few people have been asking me, „What is it that you do?“. In my experience so far, most people don't even know what numismatics is, and consequently, what professional numismatists actually do and how they even make their money. That is nothing unusual.
In this video we present commemorative Croatian euro gold coins dedicated to lacemaking in Croatia. These issues represent a continuation of the theme that began with the 10-kuna gold coin from 2012, thereby highlighting the importance of lacemaking as part of the Croatian cultural heritage. The presented gold coins were minted
Overview of gold coins: Croatia 10, 25 and 100 Euros 2023. Lacemaking in Croatia Read more »
This video is part of a series on the coinage of Dubrovnik, where in each video we present one coin of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Today, it is a true numismatic rarity – the Dubrovnik silver half-thaler, specifically the Polubradan (Half-Bearded). These silver coins were issued only in 1731 and 1735. They had a face value of
Coin review: Republic of Dubrovnik, Half Thaler (Half Bradan) from 1735. Read more »
Today we are presenting one of the greatest rarities of modern Croatian numismatics; a coin that many thought was just a part of stories and legends and that it didn't actually even exist, and it is the 2 kuna coin from 1993 in which the letter „T“ from the inscription
Coin overview: Croatia 2 Kuna 1993. T below the tail Read more »
Borna Barac is a well-known name in the world of numismatics and phaleristics, and an ideal interlocutor when discussing old coins, banknotes, and decorations. Borna has been professionally involved in numismatics and phaleristics for a long time and has achieved great success; he has had his own numismatic company for 31 years;
In today's video, we are talking with Dr. Saša Ivanović, the leading figure in Croatia when it comes to investing in physical gold and silver. A good part of his career Saša spent in the world of stock market investing, until the moment he became interested in physical gold. That initial
In numismatics, it is completely normal for money to depict events that the issuer—most often the state—considers important. This is especially pronounced on commemorative coins which, as the name itself suggests, are issued on the occasion of certain special events. On such occasions, the money, besides
Collecta in Ljubljana is the largest numismatics and collectibles fair in Slovenia. Until „corona,“ Collecta was practically the most significant professionally organized fair in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. This year's Collecta, the 15th in a row, was organized on a more modest scale and was held in Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana. Despite this,
When we start collecting something, we often define our subject of interest. We define not only the collecting field (numismatics, phaleristics, philately), but also the very type of items that interest us. But what if we feel the need for a change? Many collectors over time feel the desire to expand or change their interests. Is
Collecting: Why is it OK to change your area of interest? Read more »
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