Historical Coin Profiles
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Historical Coin Profiles
Lincoln, Jefferson, and the Coins: Metals and Faces
When you think of American coins, one face often comes to mind: Abraham Lincoln. This famous and beloved president led the country through its darkest days, and is synonymous with the penny. But what about the nickel? Whose head is on the nickel, and more importantly, what is nickel coin made of? To unravel the history behind these everyday coins, we need to explore their metal composition, their historical context, famous faces, and the decisions that led to their current form.
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Historical Coin Profiles
1971 Eisenhower Dollar Value: How Much Is It Worth Today?
The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar coin is a tribute to one of America’s most influential leaders and a symbol of the nation’s soaring ambition during the Space Age. No matter who you are—a collector with a huge experience behind or simply someone who loves history and interesting facts—this coin will teach or remind you of the brightest moments in the 20th century.
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Kennedy Half Dollar: A Numismatic Tribute to a Fallen Leader
History is always reflected in the works of art, and coins comprise that non-mainstream yet fine sector representing the best and the worst episodes on their face. Indeed, the XX century had been rude to humankind, which is why the main units of currency usually depicted events and figures everybody has definitely heard of.
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Money Talks: 10 Ancient Coins That Defined Civilizations
Have you ever wondered, What’s the oldest coin in the world? How did people in ancient times use these small pieces of metal to trade goods, gain power, and even build empires? Coins were and still are the building blocks of civilizations that are silently witnessing wars, conquests and the rise of great nations. Below you’ll find the world’s oldest coins—each one more than just currency.
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Historical Coin Profiles
Turning Back Time: Coins from the Roman Empire
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hold a piece of ancient history in the palm of your hand? Ancient Roman coins can be exactly that very experience that connects us directly to the people, events, and culture of a civilization that shaped the modern world. But what makes these coins from ancient Rome so special, and how can we determine their worth today?
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Jefferson Nickel Mintage: An Overview & Tips for Collecting
Long ago, in 1938, there was released a coin that celebrated a prominent person in the history of the United States of America, i.e., Thomas Jefferson. US nickel mintages mainly composed of various numismatic resources, such as buffalo nickel mintages, were instantly occupied by those promoting the memory of the Founding Father whose impact can be sensed even today, in the era of innovative supremacy.
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Half Cents: The Smallest Denomination in American History
Nowadays, in the epoch of digital prosperity, hardly do people think about money as a physical representation of their wealth, especially in countries like the US where digitalization is fast and drastic. Since assets are stored on credit/debit cards and deposits, the concept of money as banknotes and coins persistently fades away, though its collecting aspect is never missed.
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Tetradrachm Coins: The Silver Standard of Ancient Greece
The numismatic history praises a few prominent examples that might have influenced the whole sphere up to these days of digital (non-classical, for sure) supremacy. Back then, in Ancient Greece, there appeared tetradrachms, i.e., coins that managed to become a “standard of Antiquity” and a foundation for other trading objects to emerge.
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Half Dimes in American Coinage – Legacy, Value, and Designs
America is a melting pot that nevertheless managed to develop its own culture, be it of an artistic, political, or economic origin. Even though it is now considered one of the biggest economies in the world, its starting point was rather blurred and obscure. Initially relying on foreign currencies, this country defined its own standards of coinage and released numerous coins and banknotes that “scream” about their history worldwide.
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The Classic Collection: The Secrets of 1921 D Mercury Dimes
The United States of America is the birthplace of literally thousands of valuables that draw the attention of collectors and average aesthetes alike. Although the country managed to release and distribute great volumes of coins of different values and designs, some of them became a national treasure with a profound history behind. 1921 D Mercury dime is indeed one such instance to look for and collect.
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