Hess Divo AG

Welcome to Hess-Divo AG. We organize auctions in the Zurich area, buy and sell coins and medals from antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern times.

Are you interested in our current auctions or the results of past auctions?

May we introduce you to our small but fine stock? Are you looking for specialized literature that you can order from us?

Get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
 
Our company's offices are located in the heart of Zurich at Löwenstrasse 55, opposite the main railway station. Our main activity is the organization of several coin auctions per year. Our catalogs are compiled with the utmost care and professionalism. 90% of the coins and medals described in our catalogs are reproduced. We regularly represent our customers at auctions in Switzerland and abroad. We keep a stock of coins and medals. We are always interested in buying individual items and larger collections.
 
To view our lots and catalogs as PDF files, to register for the live auction or to participate in the live auction, visit our homepage.
 
Auctions
We will bid for your desired items. Take a look at the catalog (if already available), print out an order and fax or send it to us.
If you are interested in receiving our auction catalogs on a regular basis, please contact our customer service department.
 
The auctions take place at the Hotel Baur au Lac (Zurich).
Please note the auction conditions.
 
Auction conditions
The prices quoted are estimated prices in Swiss francs. As a rule, the hammer price is 80% unless there are higher written bids. The knockdown is against cash payment in Swiss francs with a buyer's premium of 17.5% on the hammer price. An additional 8% value added tax (VAT) will be charged on all coins and medals delivered in Switzerland. Gold coins are generally exempt from VAT, which means that the premium on gold coins is only 17.5% without additional VAT. Fees of any kind due abroad are to be paid by the buyer. Each buyer is personally liable for the purchases made by him. He cannot claim to have purchased on behalf of a third party.
 
Unless otherwise agreed, payment of the auction invoice is due immediately for buyers present at the auction and no later than 10 days after receipt of the invoice for written bidders. In the event of late payment, interest of 1% per month will be charged.
 
The auction takes place in the number sequence of the catalog. The auctioneer is entitled to combine, separate or omit numbers at his discretion. He also decides whether a number should be called out again in the event of misunderstandings. The participating municipal mayor, the municipality or the state are not liable for the actions of the auctioneer.
 
By submitting a verbal or written bid, the auction conditions listed here are recognized. Justified complaints can only be considered within eight days of receipt of the items. Place of jurisdiction for both parties is Zurich.
 
The authenticity of all lots offered in the catalog is fully guaranteed.
 
These auction conditions are available in German and English. In the event of differences of opinion, the German version shall prevail.