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8 articoli nella categoria Curiosities

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Bell metal

Requisitioned from the clergy to revive the economy! At the end of the French Revolution, there was a notable lack of hard cash in France, particularly due to the shortage of copper and precious metals.

46 oggetti da collezione

30/03/2024

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Centenary of the sinking of the Titanic

In 2012, to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, the Royal Canadian Mint pushed the boat out with a luxury, one-of-a-kind collector’s set. The content of this album enchants with its originality, collectible items, and the great care take(...)

Tempo di lettura: 2'35"

22/12/2023

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The Flameng 5,000 franc banknote

The Flameng 5,000 franc banknote, type 1918, can be found on a short list of just seven 5,000 franc banknotes issued by the Bank of France between 1846 and 1959. However, this banknote in particular is remarkable from all points of view: its talented (...)

Tempo di lettura: 5'44"

28/04/2023

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Remarkable discovery of coins dating from the 8th century BC

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Remarkable discovery of coins dating from the 8th century BC

This article has been published on the occasion of the April Fool's Day in 2023. All the photographies have been created using the AI Midjourney. Historians and numismatists all over the world are in turmoil! A brand-new discovery is set to revolution(...)

Tempo di lettura: 2'3"

01/04/2023

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International Expos

Is an international expo always truly international? That is the question. The main aim of an international expo, also known as an international exhibition, universal exhibition or world’s fair, is to present, unveil, display, feature, and showcase th(...)

24 oggetti da collezione

16/01/2023

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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(...)

44 oggetti da collezione

16/11/2022

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Una sola certezza è sufficiente per chi sta cercando.

Albert Camus

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