Collecting motifs

8 September 2026

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Animals, rulers, buildings and symbols turn coins into historical visual records. Find out how to build up a collection based on themes in a meaningful way.

1 September 2026

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A comparison of storage systems

Storing coins properly protects them from scratches, damp and harmful substances. Find out which system is best suited to which coins.

10 August 2026

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What collectors really look for

Preservation, patina and centring often determine how impressive a coin appears. This article explains what collectors look for and how quality can be better assessed.

31 July 2026

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Understanding the inscriptions on ancient coins.

Inscriptions on ancient coins help to identify rulers, titles and coin emissions. Find out how to interpret coin legends and put them to practical use.

24 July 2026

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Numismatic hoards

Hidden coins, a rich history: Discover what numismatic hoards reveal about the circulation of money, times of crisis, provenance and historical contexts.

16 July 2026

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Numismatic Collection of the Berlin State Museums

The Coin Cabinet of the Berlin State Museums is one of the largest numismatic collections in the world. Find out more about its scope, key areas of focus and outstanding pieces.

7 July 2026

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Upcoming change in Sixbid’s management

There will be a change at the top at Sixbid AG: Ulf Maria Künker is stepping down as CEO.

24 June 2026

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An overview of assessment systems

Condition grades determine a coin’s value. Find out about the most important grading systems – from the German scale to the Sheldon system.

12 June 2026

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Louis XIII, Dix Louis 1640: From the Royal Mint to a pendant and back again

A 10-Louis d’or from 1640: originally a royal coin, then a wedding pendant, now restored. A numismatic masterpiece, now on offer at Sixbid.

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