Our story
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The beginnings
The Veselý family begins its numismatic activity. Roman Veselý has worked in numismatics for over 30 years.
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First live floor auction
We hold our first live floor auction in Praha.
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Five-heller record
We achieved the highest hammer price for a Czechoslovak five-heller coin.
Record 253,000 CZK
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2-ducat 1937
An exceptional Czechoslovak double ducat.
Record 1,380,000 CZK
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Saxon 20-ducat
Another domestic record falls.
Record 6,500,000 CZK
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Online auctions
We launch online auctions — more than 40 editions to date.
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An ethical precedent
Withdrawal of a disputed lot from auction. Our principle: we do not sell stolen property.
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10-ducat 1620, Praha mint (Škréta)
A new Czechoslovak auction record.
Record 10,300,000 CZK
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New shop and auction hall
We open the premises at Ostrovského 4 and move our live floor auctions to OREA Hotel Angelo.
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Media coverage
TV Prima, a website overhaul, and preparation of a new wave of catalogues.
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Today
The 60th eAukce, a new headless website, and a further catalogue, Papírová platidla (Paper Currency, 3rd edition, 436 pages).
Our AUREA team
Our equipment
High-grade measuring instruments for assessing coins. The client balance has an external display, so you can verify the reading with your own eyes.
Vibra SJ-220CE — certified balance
Capacity 220 g · resolution 0.001 g (1 mg)
Two units — one with an external display for the client, one for internal use. Both are certified and sealed annually by an accredited metrology centre. A 50 g calibration weight is also available for verification.
digiMax® digital calliper
Range 150 mm · resolution 0.01 mm
A Swiss calliper made of a 60% fibreglass composite — gentle on the coin surface.