Legends on the Libertad
Few coinage stories are as captivating as those whose designs offer a beautiful mix of symbols celebrating history and heritage. Back in 1982, Mexico issued the world’s first silver bullion, the Libertad. That’s a...
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Eagles, oak branches, stars and arrows…
Exploring the symbolism on U.S. coins
When it comes to coinage designs, we all have our favorites. Maybe you love the Mercury dime’s depiction of Liberty in a winged cap. Perhaps you prefer the classic Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle....
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Collecting the not-so-dull Middle Ages
1368-1423 Venice, Italy Billon Tornesello Over 1500 years ago, the Roman Empire was breaking apart for the last time. The next big historic milestone involved Christopher Columbus. What happened in between? A span of...
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Convenient Collecting with Coins on Approval
First-edition, hardcover Once upon a time, amassing anything – coins, stamps, postcards, first-edition books – involved going to a trade show or looking at what was available in a bricks-and-mortar store. But after World...
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