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Draped Bust Cent

Ron Guth: The Draped Bust large cent first appeared in mid-1796 as a replacement for the former Liberty Cap design. The new obverse was paired with three different reverses (Reverse of 1794, Reverse of 1795, and a new reverse that…

January 3, 2025Cent Coins, Coins

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Pope Joan Coin Tells Truth of tale

A Flinders University archaeologist in South Australia is using medieval coins as evidence the otherwise debunked story of an alleged female Roman Catholic pope might actually be true. Michael Habicht is identified as being an archaeologist associated with the…

January 1, 2025Ancient Coins, Coins, News, Pope Joan

150th Anniversary Alice in Wonderland Coin

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150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland coin

150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland coin celebrating the first publication of the Lewis Carroll classic, issued by the Perth Mint in 2016 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis…

January 1, 2025Alice in Wonderland Coin, Coins, Commemorative Coins

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Coast Guard Coins Getting Released in 2020 – Commemorative Coins

In 2020, the Armed Forces Silver Medal series from the United States Mint will start celebrating branches of the military with 2-inch medals struck in 2.5 ounces of .999 fine silver. These medals mark a first for the U.S.…

January 1, 20252020, Coast Guard Coins, Coins, Commemorative Coins, New Coins, News

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Gold Coin Prices to Rise Wednesday October 17

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the United States Mint is likely to raise prices on eighteen gold products made for collectors. The U.S. Mint’s collection of gold coins have prices that can change weekly based on the trending value of…

December 31, 2024coin news, Coins, gold coin prices, Gold Coins