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Where America’s Coins Come to Life: The Philadelphia Mint Story
When we hold a coin in our hands, we rarely think about the long and fascinating path it traveled before ending up in our wallet. But behind every coin, be it a humble cent or a precious dollar, there is a long and interesting story, a proof of the engraver's skill and the maker's technology and even innovation. And here we will talk about the place where the story of each coin begins and comes to life - the mint.
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Numismatic News
The Best NY Coin Shows: Your Guide to Numismatic Treasures
New York, the Big Apple or the City That Never Sleeps is a paradise for collectors and numismatists. The impressive and promising coin shows NY attracting collectors, dealers and historians from all over the world is another feature for which this city is famous along with architecture, art and fashion events.
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Numismatic News
Stephensons Auctions: Your Guide to Rare Coin Finds and Smart Bidding
If you are an experienced coin collector, you probably know that participating in auctions is one of the most exciting and profitable activities. Here collectors have a unique opportunity not only to find rare specimens for their collections, but also to conclude favorable deals.
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Numismatic News
Tennessee Coin Shows: Events, Dates, And Locations
Peculiar coin shows are no longer as rare as the coins themselves, and lucky we are to find them all across the globe. Even the most remote areas of the countries involved in the collecting relations may hold significant events that promote local numismatic culture and enhance global engagement as well.
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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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Historical Coin Profiles
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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Historical Coin Profiles
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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Historical Coin Profiles
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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Historical Coin Profiles
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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Historical Coin Profiles
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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