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How to Identify Fake Ancient Coins
Quick Guide to Identify Fake Ancient Coins Counterfeit coins have been a prevalent issue in the field of ancient numismatics, where collectors and enthusiasts strive to acquire genuine and...
How to Identify Fake Ancient Coins
Quick Guide to Identify Fake Ancient Coins Counterfeit coins have been a prevalent issue in the field of ancient numismatics, where collectors and enthusiasts strive to acquire genuine and...

How to Collect 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Coins
The 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Coins Sailing through the Atlantic Ocean in the early 18th century, the 1715 Treasure Fleet, a convoy of ships commissioned by the Spanish crown,...
How to Collect 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Coins
The 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Coins Sailing through the Atlantic Ocean in the early 18th century, the 1715 Treasure Fleet, a convoy of ships commissioned by the Spanish crown,...

Coins of Roman Usurpers and Unofficial Emperors
Roman Coins of the Unofficial Emperors Aureus of Eugenius (usurper in 392-93 AD) Photo courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group Throughout Roman history, there were numerous instances where ambitious individuals,...
Coins of Roman Usurpers and Unofficial Emperors
Roman Coins of the Unofficial Emperors Aureus of Eugenius (usurper in 392-93 AD) Photo courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group Throughout Roman history, there were numerous instances where ambitious individuals,...

The Coins of the Roman Republic - The Age Befor...
Coins of the Roman Republic A small hoard of Republic Denarii. A denarius was a day’s wage. Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group As we unravel the fascinating phases...
The Coins of the Roman Republic - The Age Befor...
Coins of the Roman Republic A small hoard of Republic Denarii. A denarius was a day’s wage. Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group As we unravel the fascinating phases...

The Coin That Killed Julius Caesar
The coin that most likely got Julius Caesar assassinated. Photo Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group It’s the dawn of the Ides of March. The most popular consul, Julius Caesar,...
The Coin That Killed Julius Caesar
The coin that most likely got Julius Caesar assassinated. Photo Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group It’s the dawn of the Ides of March. The most popular consul, Julius Caesar,...

The New York Assay Office & Its NY Ingots
The New York Assay Offices The New York assay offices were established in response to the California gold rush of 1849. The rush led to an influx of gold...
The New York Assay Office & Its NY Ingots
The New York Assay Offices The New York assay offices were established in response to the California gold rush of 1849. The rush led to an influx of gold...