What is a Merovingian Tremissis ?
KMFranck Notes on Merovingian Tremissis This gold coin dates from between 580AD and 630AD. The Merovingian Dynasty was based in ancient Gaul (which is now France) and dates from the middle…
How are Coin Dies Made? A Little History.
All coins struck in the United States are struck by a pair of dies. A die is a steel rod with a face that is the same size as the…
U.S. Coin Producing Mints
Current facilities There are four active coin-producing mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. Philadelphia The Philadelphia Mint The Mint’s largest facility is the Philadelphia Mint. The current facility…
PCGS Grades 40 Millionth Coin
Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has reached another major milestone with the 40 millionth coin certified for authenticity and grade. That particular coin, a Kano Natsuo 1 Yen graded PCGS…