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Treasures of Egypt collection

There are rare coins, those bearing the whole weight of history and making up collections worthy of a museum. And then there are guilty pleasures, those whose aesthetics supersede their historical value and which are lined up for their beauty like pea(...)

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11/16/2022

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The Twelve Labors of Hercules: Part 1

While most people have heard of the twelve labors (Δωδέκαθλος) of Hercules – or Heracles to use the hero’s original Greek name – the details are less well known, and few people would be able to provide an exhaustive list of the labors in question. To(...)

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11/16/2022

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7 rare French coins you may have at home

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7 rare French coins you may have at home

Millions of coins circulate every day in France, so many that we tend not to pay attention to them. Yet you may well be the unknowing owner of one or more rarities. Here are seven examples of rare coins that you might have in your home.

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11/10/2022

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The Commonwealth realms

In addition to the crown of the United Kingdom placed upon the head of the reigning British King or Queen, he or she is also de facto monarch of a number of sovereign states located around the world, under the banner of the Commonwealth.

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09/29/2022

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Bank of England: Portraits of a Queen

Despite what one might think, it is not a matter of course that the portrait of the King (or rather Queen in this case) of the United Kingdom appears on the banknotes. In fact, it was not until 1956 that the Bank of England received authorization for (...)

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09/28/2022

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A Golden Queen

During her 70-year reign, although gold is no longer the currency of choice, as Queen of not only the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland but also the other Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II saw her portrait struck on a great ma(...)

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09/28/2022

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