News from Numismatic Auctions

October 12, 2026

Win at least one lot from the TREFANEC COLLECTION in the floor or eLive Auction #40, send us an email and enter the draw for a coin cabinet from the era of the First Czechoslovak Republic. This cabinet housed František Trefanec’s collection for decades. The winner will be drawn on 15 November 2026.

October 11, 2026

Otto Gutfreund’s five-koruna coin was created under time pressure and through a series of modifications documented by pattern strikes. One of them combines Gutfreund’s reverse with the obverse of the 1921 20-haléř pattern. Only two specimens are known – one of them, from the collection of František Trefanec, will be offered in Auction #40 as Lot 1188.

October 11, 2026

1631 became the turning point of Albrecht von Wallenstein’s career – in a critical situation, the Emperor recalled him to supreme command of the Imperial army. That same year, the ducal mint in Jičín struck large quantities of coins. A 1631 ducat bearing Wallenstein’s portrait, from the collection of František Trefanec, will be offered in Auction #40 as Lot 1082.

October 11, 2026

John of Bohemia was the only Bohemian ruler ever to strike the half-groschen. The new denomination failed to take root and most pieces were melted down – today it ranks among the rarest silver coins of the groschen period. An English-type half-groschen, most likely struck for the 1311 coronation, will be offered in Auction #40 as Lot 1020.

October 08, 2026

Enter our giveaway for a 2 g C.HAFNER gold investment bar, held to celebrate the autumn MACHO NUMISMATIC GALLERIES Auctions #39 and #40. Simply answer the contest question correctly for a chance to win a valuable prize from the world of investment gold. The winner will be drawn on 2 November 2026.

September 28, 2026

Matthias II’s path to the Bohemian crown was marked by a prolonged conflict with his elder brother, Rudolf II. Just one year later, he was elected Holy Roman Emperor. His new position at the head of the Empire was also reflected in exceptional prestige issues struck at the Prague Mint. Among the finest is the rare 5 Ducats of 1612, to be offered in Auction #40.

September 28, 2026

September 24, 2026

The story of an exceptional pre-war collection assembled by František Trefanec (1904–1983), a banking professional and systematic collector whose collection remained virtually untouched for decades after his death. Selected pieces from the TREFANEC COLLECTION will be presented in Auction #40 and the subsequent eLive Auction #40 in October 2026.

September 19, 2026

The seventh part of the Jaroslav Kokolus Collection presents an exceptional ensemble of Kremnitz coinage from Rudolf II to Francis II Rákóczi. Remarkable for the extraordinary completeness of its ducat and thaler series, the collection also encompasses numerous rare variants and specimens with meticulously documented provenances.

September 17, 2026

After 16 years, we are entering a new chapter. MACHO & CHLAPOVIČ is becoming MACHO NUMISMATIC GALLERIES. Our new name and visual identity build on the traditions and values that have shaped us, while reflecting our international outlook and ambitions for the future.

August 11, 2026

The 2026 autumn auctions at Macho & Chlapovič promise to be exceptional once again. We are delighted to present two important numismatic collections, each with its own distinctive character, story and perspective on the history of coinage. Auction #39 – Jaroslav Kokolus Collection – will be dedicated to Kremnitz ducats, double ducats and thaler issues. Auction #40, alongside our traditional selection of historical coins, will feature an extensive First Czechoslovak Republic collection assembled by a Czech collector and preserved within the same family for three generations. Both floor auctions will take place on 23 October 2026.

April 15, 2026

Interested in specific items from our auction? In this article, you will find exact dates and location of the viewing, where you can examine selected coins, medals, and banknotes before the auction. A personal viewing allows you to better assess the condition, details, and uniqueness of each item.