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1 franc Graziani (1943)
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1 franc Graziani (1943)

In the world of numismatics, there are rare coins, very rare coins, extremely rare coins, and finally the rarest and unique coins. This 1 franc Graziani undoubtedly belongs in this final category. To tell the truth, there are only two known examples (...)
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1 Florin 4 Kreuzer (Germany, 1713)
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1 Florin 4 Kreuzer (Germany, 1713)

Landau Fortress was constructed between 1688 and 1691 by the famous French architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. During the War of the Spanish Succession...
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The french revolution, the assignats, and the counterfeiters
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The french revolution, the assignats, and the counterfeiters

With this concept, each purchase of an assignat signifies an advance for the State’s coffers. The Caisse de l’Extraordinaire issues the assignats and is responsible for collecting the sums from the sale of the national goods; the Caisse d’Escompte is (...)
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Glossary of numismatics II : "The art of words and coins"
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Glossary of numismatics II : "The art of words and coins"

Numismatist's necessary terminology: the coin
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Glossary of Numismatics I: General Considerations
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Glossary of Numismatics I: General Considerations

It is our pleasure to introduce the first installment of our new handy and informative glossary for anyone who is curious about numismatics, recently started collecting, is a long-term currency enthusiast, or…well just about anyone else really! Knowl(...)
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5 key steps for starting your collection
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5 key steps for starting your collection

Is the idea of owning an object which has existed for a thousand years, five hundred years, or a hundred years and holding it in the palm of your hand something which sends a shiver of excitement coursing through your veins? Are you thrilled by the po(...)
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"Just one certainty is enough for the one who is looking."
Albert Camus

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