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What is a Spanish Escudo coin?

Rare World Coins | July 25, 2021

A common question we get is “What is a Spanish Escudo coin?” The Escudo was and is Spanish currency. Escudos comes in both gold and silver. Interestingly, the first Escudo gold coins were introduced in 1535/1537. They were issued in…

How much is a Venetian ducat worth?

When someone asks us how much is a Venetian Ducat worth? We always have to ask what condition the coin is in and how old it is. For instance a Venetian Ducat from 1400-1413 in…

Philip III King of Macedon

Ancient Coins, Ancient Greek Coin, Rare Gold Coins | June 18, 2021

Philip III King of Macedon was the son of Philip II. Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III, was also the son of Philip II. Philip III’s actual name at birth was Arrhidaeus and…

Why Platinum Coins and Bars are a Good Investment

Platinum Bars and Coins | June 3, 2021

Platinum bars and coins are very popular with precious metals investors. However, they only represent a small portion of most collector and investor’s portfolios. “Platinum investment makes up less than 10% of annual demand for…

Why the Athenian owl coin was made

Ancient Coins, Ancient Greek Coin | May 28, 2021

The ancient city of Athens holds a unique place in our hearts and minds. It was the foundation of western civilization. Even today the Parthenon stands high upon the rocky Acropolis as testament to Ancient…

How and when electrum was first used as coinage

Ancient Coins, Electrum Coins | May 13, 2021

Some 600 years before Christ was born mankind started using electrum as a form of payment. This was in exchange for good and services. Ancient man found electrum in riverbeds. They were in nugget form,…

Can I buy gold ingots?

Rare Gold Coins, Rare US Coins, Shipwreck Coins | May 6, 2021

Occasionally customers call and ask us, “Can I buy gold ingots?” Many of them are especially interested in gold ingots from the SS Central American Shipwreck. What’s interesting is where these gold ingots came from—The…

Rare Ancient Roman Coins To Own

Ancient Roman Coin | April 29, 2021

Rare Ancient Roman Coins to own date back over 2,000 years. They have become very popular. Many investors and collector are anxious to collect and own them today. Holding something that was around so long…

The Most Valuable Silver Eagle

Rare World Coins | April 16, 2021

The most valuable Silver Eagle is a 1999 PCGS graded MS70 Silver Eagle. It was the first to sell at auction for over $13,000! Certainly, an extraordinary amount for this coin in perfect condition. The…

Byzantine Empire Gold Solidus

Rare World Coins | April 6, 2021

The Roman Empire began fragmenting in the 5th century AD. However, as the Western Empire fell in c. 376-476, the Eastern Roman Empire began to thrive. The name Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium became more popular than…

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