The Hauchler Collection

Jörg Hauchler

Jörg Hauchler was born on December 19,1956 in Altena, Germany Jörg at an early age became interested in history, geography and speleology, especially that of the Southwest Indian Ocean region. Later this led him later to take part in many scientific expeditions throughout Madagascar with his Australian friends, Owen Griffiths, and Greg Middleton.

He developed a passion for Madagascar, Reunion and the Seychelles. However, he came to especially love Mauritius where after he was married, he chose to live.

A history buff and an informed collector, recognized by the international community and often referenced in numismatic works, Jörg specialized in the South-West Indian Ocean in the assiduous collection of coins, medals, tokens, and other related objects. His preferred themes were slavery, French colonies, Malagasy Railways and Royalty in the Great Island.

Jörg loved to sit with friends, preferably over a glass of nice red and discuss his latest finds. He excelled at following leads – stories in local newspapers or simply visiting old shop keepers and in so doing successfully tracked down the most amazing items including sugar estate tokens. Visiting rural markets in remote areas of Madagascar also yielded many treasures.

He will be remembered as a man of great rigour and exemplary uprightness. However, he was a big dreamer too. This was his quest – to follow the star – the inaccessible star.

Roseline Hauchler
Rose Hill, Mauritius