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Heavy Silver Coins Offered Monetary Stability in Chaotic 14th-Century England
An example of a hammered silver penny dated 14th century. It was found through metal detecting in the fields of Hampshire, England. The reverse of the penny. It sold for $31.11 in 2011 on eBay UK. By...
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Bent and Beautiful, this Half Groat is Part of Henry VIII’s Legacy
The silver half groat (two pence) of England’s King Henry VIII depicts the monarch on the obverse. The coin came from what is referred to as Henry’s Second Coinage, 1526 to 1544, since the first, from...
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Numismatic Mysteries: Three Issues Not Known to Exist
In the mid-1960s, collectors eagerly awaited the appearance of circulation-strike 1895 Morgan dollars. Mint records suggest 12,000 such pieces were produced, but only Proof pieces are known to exist....
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Let My Denarius Go: Collector to Free Ancient Coin from Slab
A silver denarius of Vespasian, issued in 73 A.D., which is a little different of the one owned by the author. This one was purchased on eBay for $38.61 in 2011. By Gerald Tebben I recently bought a...
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Door Prize Tells Sordid Story of Ancient Byzantine
This porous copper piece given as a door prize at a coin-club meeting shows Byzantine Emperor Justin II and his wife, Sophia, seated and “nimble”—with halos—to denote their high status. By Gerald...
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A Link to History: Connect with Saints through Ancient Coins
One of Claudius II Gothicus’ most historic pieces is a billon or silvered bronze antoninianus showing two captives seated at the base of a trophy on the reverse. (Photo: Classical Numismatic Group) By...
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Collecting the Royals: Kings, Queens and Pretenders to the Throne
Royal autographs are always a big hit. Here, a special-event card bears the signature of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who recently stepped down in favor of her son, King Willem-Alexander. There...
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How Geese, Gods and Gauls Gave Money Its Name
Roman Republican denarius of T. Carisius depicts a head of Juno Moneta facing right on the obverse. By Gerald Tebben The first money had no substance, but it changed the course of history. It was born...
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