Coins and Medals

Bertolami Fine Auctions Prague dedicates a prestigious Coins and Medals Department to the exploration of the fascinating evolution and rich historical, economic, and cultural context of numismatics. The Department, directed by Giuseppe Bertolami, organises numismatic auctions encompassing everything from Greek and Roman coinage to medieval currency and commemorative, celebratory, and decorative medals that span centuries of monetary history.

The Department's core mission is to present discerning collectors with exceptional opportunities through our periodic antique coins auctions, specialised numismatic auctions, and exclusive private sales. We pride ourselves on offering rare collectible coins, tokens, and medals that seldom appear in the conventional marketplace. The meticulous selection process for items featured in our renowned ancient coins auctions and medals catalogs involves comprehensive analysis of each piece's numismatic value, historical significance, provenance, authenticity verification, preservation condition assessment, and scarcity classification.

Complementing our auction services, the Coins and Medals Department delivers expert technical-scientific consultation, professional coin grading, and detailed evaluation of numismatic artifacts using cutting-edge investigation techniques and sophisticated equipment that meets international authentication standards. Our numismatic specialists employ both traditional connoisseurship and modern technology to examine classical coinage, Byzantine currency, medieval pennies, and other historical monetary items. This comprehensive service guarantees the quality and authenticity of all numismatic pieces and can identify potential minting errors, die variations, and unique characteristics that might enhance a coin's collectible value and investment potential. The Coins and Medals Department benefits from the scientific consultation of renowned experts in specialized fields including Greek numismatics, Roman imperial coinage, provincial issues, medieval currency, and modern commemorative pieces.

As tangible testimonies of civilization's economic development, political power structures, and artistic achievements, ancient coins represent extraordinary "passion assets" – alternative investment vehicles that harmoniously combine appreciating financial value with the intellectual pleasure of owning rare, unique, and historically significant artifacts capable of preserving and transmitting our collective heritage. Ancient Greek tetradrachms, Roman aurei, Byzantine solidus coins, and other historical currency serve as physical connections to past civilizations.

Our internationally recognized numismatic auctions feature some of the most coveted and historically significant pieces available in the global marketplace, providing both established collectors and emerging enthusiasts with unparalleled opportunities to acquire exceptional examples of tangible historical heritage. From ancient Greek drachms and Roman denarii to medieval groats and Renaissance medallions, our carefully curated selection represents the finest specimens of monetary art and history available to private collectors.

Whether you seek to expand your existing ancient coin collection, begin a new numismatic journey, or make a strategic alternative investment in tangible assets with proven appreciation potential, our expert team stands ready to guide you through the fascinating world of historical currency and commemorative medals.