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Early Spanish Colonial Cob Coins
The English called them "pieces of eight" and gold "doubloons" and to this day these coins remain the archetype for treasure.
The English called them "pieces of eight" and gold "doubloons" and to this day these coins remain the archetype for treasure.
Chinese coins and banknotes
China was using currency as far back as the Shang dynasty in the form of small cowrie sea shells. These were later reproduced in bronze before metallic coins of different shapes were introduced.
China was using currency as far back as the Shang dynasty in the form of small cowrie sea shells. These were later reproduced in bronze before metallic coins of different shapes were introduced.
Rare Canadian coins
Rarity is one of the factors that influence coin values. Rare coins are usually more valuable than coins in abundant supply. Collecting rare Canadian coins is a profitable investment.
Rarity is one of the factors that influence coin values. Rare coins are usually more valuable than coins in abundant supply. Collecting rare Canadian coins is a profitable investment.
Colonial America foreign coins
For Americans in the colonial and revolutionary periods, ready money consisted almost exclusively of coins from other countries, primarily Spain.
For Americans in the colonial and revolutionary periods, ready money consisted almost exclusively of coins from other countries, primarily Spain.
Italy Gaeta coins
The first follari of Gaeta were minted under Marino II, consul and duke of the city from 978 to 984. They are very crude, made of copper and weigh from about 2 to 4 grams
The first follari of Gaeta were minted under Marino II, consul and duke of the city from 978 to 984. They are very crude, made of copper and weigh from about 2 to 4 grams
The Loonie Canadian dollar coin
Accustomed to paper money and small change, Canadians were not excited about the announcement of a coin to replace the dollar bill in 1987.
Accustomed to paper money and small change, Canadians were not excited about the announcement of a coin to replace the dollar bill in 1987.
Australian Koala Coins
Another coin series from the Land Down Under is sure to put a fauna-loving numismatic’s collection go wild. The Australian Koala Coins are released every year by the Perth Mint of Western Australia.
Another coin series from the Land Down Under is sure to put a fauna-loving numismatic’s collection go wild. The Australian Koala Coins are released every year by the Perth Mint of Western Australia.
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