Expert insights on rare coins, precious metals, and numismatics
September 8, 2025
Rome transformed the ancient world with its military, law, and culture. Yet one of its most enduring legacies came through its emperors. Their leadership created centuries of ex...
August 14, 2025
The evolution of German coinage reflects centuries of political change, economic necessity, and cultural transformation. Each coin tells a story of rulers, wars, and shifting borders. By stu...
July 9, 2025
The rise of Athens began as a modest city-state. However, it quickly rose to power through trade, innovation, and strategic alliances. Located in Attica, Athens benefited from its nearby port, Piraeus, which allowed steady contact with other Mediterranean cities.
June 20, 2025
In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean under the Spanish crown. His voyage marked the beginning of European colonization. Spain, eager to expand its empire, q...
May 30, 2025
Who Was Marcus Brutus? Marcus Junius Brutus remains one of Rome’s most debated figures. Although remembered mainly for his role in Julius Caesar’s assassination, Brutus was much more. H...
April 25, 2025
In the 18th century, Peru stood as the beating heart of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. While oth...
April 10, 2025
Alexander the Great didn’t just conquer territories. He conquered minds. Furthermore, he used gold to do it.
March 28, 2025
The Rich History of Ancient Calabria and Its Remarkable Coinage
Ancient Calabria, located in the southernmost part of Italy, played a crucial role in Mediterranean history. This region, known for its Greek influence, thrived as a cultural and econom...
March 7, 2025
Lysimachus: Warrior Turned King was born around 360 BC in Thessaly, a region known for its fierce warriors. He came from a noble family and was trained in ...
February 27, 2025
The SS Republic’s story is about tragedy, discovery, and numismatic wonder. This Civil War-era steamship, lost in 1865 off the coast of Georgia, carried a fortune in gold and silver coins. Among its treasures were half-dollar silver, remarkably preserved despite spending more than a century benea...
January 10, 2025
Queen Victoria of the British Empire was born on May 24, 1819, at Kensington Palace in London. She was the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and Princess Victoria of Saxe...
