Posts tagged "History"

History Of The Usaf Challenge Coin

Challenge coins are an intriguing collector item, with a curious history of good luck and solid friendship accompanying them. Some challenge coins are simply designed, while others are elaborately etched with carvings. Challenge coins are also known as military coins, airman coins, or military unit coins. Each challenge coin has its own story and unique history, but all start from the same beginnings.
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The History of Gold Coins Issued USA

Article by Andrew Miller

The U.S. gold cash started to be issued in seven different mints across the country as the Western Frontier of the Unites States began its expansion. The mints were set from Philadelphia to San Francisco. The sizes of cash assorted from one dollar gold piece to fifty greenback denomination. It’s worth mentioning that at the moment the U.S. mints issued… Continue reading

Old Coins: Discover The Thrill Of Owning A Piece Of History

Article by Charles Roman

Among the mainstays of coin collecting, old coins are among the most exciting and sought after members of the coin family. Not only do they tend to be rarer than modern coins, but they are often made from valuable materials that actually worth more now than the actual denomination of the coin itself. Which makes old coins that much… Continue reading

From Mesopotamia to Mexico – A Brief History of Silver Coins

Article by Florence Federini

Silver has been used for many years as a fungible good of exchange and decoration starting with ancient civilizations. While, silver was used much earlier for jewelry, Mesopotamian traders collected silver in exchange for their goods as early as 700 B.C. Silver coins and the history associated with them have played a key economic role in the development and growth… Continue reading

British Museum-A Collection Of History From Around The World

Article by Pushpitha Wijesinghe

The British Museum is located in London and has a vast array of over 7 million artifacts. The artifacts come from all around the world and tell the story of human civilization through the ages of time. The British Museum was formed in 1753 and was opened for public viewing on the 15th of January 1759. The British Museum has… Continue reading

Rare Coins Capture History and Value

Article by Vincent.Russo

Find the rare coins of your dreams at United States Gold Bureau.

Tales of lost treasure have always wet the adventurous appetite of collectors and thrill seekers alike. The mystery and magic of discovering the long lost has tempted some to trek across the globe in search of their dreams of fortune, and there is no shortage of treasure to be found… Continue reading

South African coins and their remarkable history

Article by Jayme Wium

Many people collect coins by country. They usually start with their own country because it is the easiest way to start their coin collection. Once they into the coin collection, they try other countries. Coins are collected by date, by time, by history of the country, by theme or by shape and colour. Coins from South Africa are popular because… Continue reading

Silver Coin History

Article by Franco Gonzalez

Coins have been in existence for the last 2500 years. The oldest ones were believed to originate from Lydia and were made of Gold and Silver. These precious metals have a high market value. The oldest ones are the Drachmas, Denali and Milanese, which have a Greek orientation. Greeks used the latter precious metal for their metallic currency. King Rich… Continue reading

The History of Coin Collecting in the UK

Article by Paul Buchanan

When it comes down to it there are really two types of coin that exist in this country. There is the coin that is legal tender (the ones we use every day) and the coin that is worthy of being collected.

Many people throughout the UK look out for a coin or two to add to their collection, and there are… Continue reading

The Most Valuable Coins In History

Article by Wonga

Neil / Carter/ Contursi 1794 Flowing Hair Silver DollarThe coin’s “pedigree” name comes from previous owners, Will W. Neil, who acquired it in 1947, Amon Carter Senior, a Fort Worth newspaper publisher and Steven Contursi, President of the California-based Rare Coin Wholesalers, who paid “millions of dollars” for the coin in 2003. Its 2010 sale to the Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation… Continue reading