The Lure of ‘Pirate’ Coins
With his beloved classic Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson popularized – and by extension, so did Walt Disney – some of the most memorable pirate lore ever. There were such colorful quotes as “Shiver...
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Are you making these coin collecting mistakes?
Coin collecting can be an exciting, educational and rewarding hobby. Few other pastimes bring history to life in such a tangible way. And while numismatics was once the exclusive domain of the wealthy, today...
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Celebrating hard work and determination: How America’s Labor Day holiday came to be
Each year, we celebrate the first Monday in September as a farewell to summer – with BBQs, beaches, family time and fun. But how much do you know about the origins of this beloved...
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The Sport of Kings Colorized $2 Notes Collection
Image courtesy of Britannica.com Numismatics has long been called the “Hobby of Kings,” and with good reason. People have been collecting coins for thousands of years. But throughout most of history, it was a...
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