The State exercises its right of first refusal on lots of ancient coins auctioned in Barcelona
17 Apr 2026
Effective: 08 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Sellers, buyers and auction houses of numismatic and cultural assets
Summary
The Ministry of Culture acquires several lots of historical coins auctioned at the Áureo y Calicó auction house in Barcelona, exercising the State's right of first refusal on cultural assets.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Orden CLT/353/2026 formalizes the exercise of the right of first refusal by the General State Administration over certain lots of coins auctioned at the Áureo y Calicó auction house in Barcelona. This right, regulated by Ley 16/1985 del Patrimonio Histórico Español, allows the State to acquire cultural assets at public…
Full official title
Orden CLT/353/2026, de 8 de abril, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre varios lotes de monedas, subastados por la sala Áureo y Calicó, en Barcelona.