Rare World Coins

Rare coins from all around the world other than the United States.

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Gold Cobs are The Original Doubloons

Gold Escudo, Rare World Coins | December 17, 2021

Spanish Colonial gold coins salvaged from the 1715 Fleet off the east coast of Florida are called Gold Cobs. Gold Cobs are the original Doubloons. Therefore, the Doubloon is a solid gold coin. Even though the Spanish…

Coin Collecting Can Be Profitable

Ancient Coins, Ancient Greek Coin, Ancient Roman Coin, Rare Gold Coins, Rare Silver Coins, Rare US Coins, Rare World Coins | October 12, 2021

Coin collecting is not only a rewarding and enjoyable hobby, but if done properly, coin collecting can also be profitable. In this report and the video below, we will share some of the most important…

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?

Rare Gold Coins, Rare World Coins | July 16, 2021

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…

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…

Macedonian Empire Gold Stater

Rare World Coins | March 30, 2021

Various regions of ancient Greece utilized Staters as coinage. Importantly, in the beginning most of them were made of silver. However, it was ancient Macedonian Empire that first started using Gold Staters. The best known…

The First Silver Coins ever Struck

Rare World Coins | March 26, 2021

This is the first silver coins ever struck! It dates back over 2,500 years to modern-day Turkey. King Croesus of Lydia was the first person to issue a bi-metallic coinage system. In addition, it was meant…

What is the largest ancient gold coin?

Rare World Coins | March 17, 2021

Many customers ask us, “What is the largest ancient gold coin?” We tell them, you’ve come to the right place! Only one ancient gold coin struck holds that title. The Gold Octodrachm was by far the…

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