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Did the Emancipation Proclamation free any slaves?

Rare US Coins, US Bronze Medal | January 25, 2021

Are you curious? Did the Emancipation Proclamation free any slaves? The correct answer would be that it “did not free all slaves in the United States. Rather, it declared free only those slaves living in states not under Union control.” This beauty…

What Ancient Roman coins were made of silver?

What Ancient Roman coins were made of silver is a question we frequently get. This NGC Certified Roman coin minted by Emperor Otho for instance, is a great example, and it is a beautiful coin.…

Important Metals Market Update

Metals Market Update | January 18, 2021

January 18th, 2021 We are posting this Important Metals Market Update to keep you in the loop. Gold and silver bullion we handle are taking longer and longer to acquire. In addition, there is not…

What Persian Darics were used for.

Ancient Coins, Rare Gold Coins | January 18, 2021

An ancient Persian Gold Daric is a high-purity gold piece and weighs approximately 8.4 grams. This weight is based on an ancient weight standard. The Daric was also referred to as a Babylonian shekel. It was called…

Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales

Rare Silver Coins, Rare World Coins | January 18, 2021

Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales are coins that we’ve never seen before. Moreover, certainly not in such high of a grade. These coins were struck by Ferdinand and Isabella. The two who reigned over…

Are Roman coins worth anything?

Ancient Coins, Rare Gold Coins | January 11, 2021

When it comes to ancient Roman coins investors always ask, are Roman coins worth anything? Well today, that depends on quality, rarity, and other important factors. For example, eye appeal, artistic merit, historical significance, and…

Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus

Ancient Coins, Electrum Coins | January 11, 2021

The first coins ever made were of a substance called electrum. Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus could be found occurring naturally along riversides in ancient times. Importantly, electrum contained gold and silver, with trace amounts of copper and other metals. It…

Did the Emancipation Proclamation free any slaves?

What Ancient Roman coins were made of silver?

Important Metals Market Update

What Persian Darics were used for.

Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales

Are Roman coins worth anything?

Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus

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