Numismatics Department 


The Numismatics Department of Nomisma Aste represents the core business of our company, boasting an high experience and recognized reliability in the field. With an international portfolio of clients, we specialized in coins ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day, spanning the Renaissance and including both Italian and foreign specimens. Our focus is particularly on the House of Savoy’s coins, the Papal States, the issues of Napoleon, and those from the historic mints of Venice, Milan, Naples, and all other pre-unification mints.

Our numismatic auctions highlights

Under the guidance of the expert Simone Cavazzola, our department has achieved significant results, such as the sale of lot 312 from Numismatic Auction 4 “From ASSAB to AFIS,” the 1940 Series of Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1943), Year XVIII, consisting of 10 denominations (Lire 100, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, and Centesimi 50, 20, 10, 5), for € 200,000 plus fees; lot 716 from Numismatic Auction 6, the 1926 Series of Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) consisting of 100 Lire 1926, 50 Lire 1926, 20 Lire 1926, and 10 Lire 1926, sold for € 155,000 plus fees; lot 1537 from Numismatic Auction 7 “Paolo Benatti Collection,” the Quadruple of 1590 sede vacante, sold for € 170,000 plus fees; lot 546 from Numismatic Auction 6, the 10 scudi of 1660 (Type III) minted in Turin under the reign of Carlo Emanuele II, sold for € 150,000 plus fees; and lots 1059, 1060, 1065, and 1066 sold as a single lot 307 bis, comprising 2 Lek 1940, 2 Lek 1941, Lek 1940, and Lek 1941, four specimens minted for the Italian colony of Albania under the reign of Vittorio Emanuele III, sold for € 180,000 plus fees.

Custom catalogues for prestigious collections

Nomisma Aste stands out for its customer-focused approach, offering the possibility to create custom catalogues for prestigious collections, such as the “From ASSAB to AFIS” Collection and the Benatti Collection. Our strong organization and live auction platforms allow us to reach collectors and investors worldwide, ensuring comprehensive assistance both before and after the sale. With Nomisma Aste, each coin not only tells a unique story but also represents a safe and significant investment.

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