by Nate Hoffman | Jun 23, 2025 | Ancient Rome, German Coins, History, Roman Coin History, Roman History
German Coins in the First Millennium (and a little before) In 113 BC Rome began its efforts to conquer the German tribes (fig. 1): the Helvetii, the Teutons, the Guals, the Alemanni, and countless others. Though the Romans never held all of Germany many Roman...
by Gordon Multimedia | Jul 17, 2023 | History, Lincoln Cent
What is a Lincoln wheat cent worth? What does a coin dealer pay for an average Lincoln wheat cent? What makes some wheat cents worth more than others? These are a coin you will see all the time as a US coin collector or a US coin dealer. A real staple in the industry....
by Gordon Multimedia | Mar 15, 2023 | Coin Collecting, History
A proof coin is a specially made coin that has been struck multiple times with a special die to create a highly detailed, mirror-like finish. Proof coins are usually made for collectors and are generally more valuable than regular coins.The United States Mint uses a...
by Gordon Multimedia | Feb 6, 2023 | Ancient Greek Coins, Coin Collecting, History
Greek coin was one of the earliest forms of currency in ancient times. The first Greek coins appeared in Aegina c. 600 BCE (or even earlier) which were silver and used a turtle as a symbol of the city’s prosperity based on maritime trade. Fast forward to 356-323...
by Gordon Multimedia | Jan 17, 2023 | Coin Collecting, History
Constantine the Great (272-337 AD) was the first Christian Roman Emperor to issue coins in his own name. He is most famous for his Edict of Milan, which declared religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire. The first coins issued by Constantine featured a portrait...
