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The Shekel of Tyre was significant in the economic and religious contexts of Jesus' era. Originating from Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city, this coin was highly valued throughout the Levant for its high silver content, gaining widespread acceptance and demand. The...
Athens Athena Owl Tetradrachm: An Iconic Symbol of Ancient Glory
The Athena Owl Tetradrachm is a symbol of the wisdom and power of ancient Athens. The Athenian Tetradrachm, a coin minted in Athens during the 5th century BC, holds significant historical and cultural importance. It is one of the most renowned and influential...
Blackbeard the most famous pirate in history
History and legend intertwine on November 22, 1718, as we remember the notorious pirate Blackbeard, real name Edward Teach. His death marked the end of his reign over the seas, a period filled with daring raids and the pursuit of untold treasures.. Blackbeard's Quest...
1787 George Clinton New York Cent
George Clinton and the New York Cent of 1787: A Numismatic Treasure with Revolutionary Echoes Who Was George Clinton? George Clinton, born on July 26, 1739, was a seminal figure in the founding of the United States. Not only was he a brigadier general in the...
The Massachusetts 1787 and 1788 Cents and Half Cents: The First Coins of Their Kind
The Scarcity of Small Denomination Coins In the late 18th century, the American colonies faced a shortage of small-denomination coins, and various states, including Massachusetts, took action to address the issue. The States' Response: Massachusetts Leads the Way On...
Site of Julius Caesar’s Assassination is Opened
“Beware the ides of March,” wrote Shakespeare about the day of Julius Caesar’s assassination. Now, over 2,000 years later, tourists can finally visit the site of this infamous killing, which set off a series of events leading to the end of the Roman Republic. While...
The Birth of Continental Currency
Revolutionary Financial Decision: The Birth of Continental Currency and its Impact on American History Congress issues $2 million in bills of credit. On June 22nd, 1775, the Continental Congress issued its first paper money on this momentous day. This revolutionary...
Brasher’s 1787 Gold Doubloon
The Brasher Doubloon: A Historical Masterpiece of American Coinage Introduction New York City, once the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790, held great significance during the late eighteenth century. Among the notable figures in this bustling metropolis...
Death of Alexander the Great June 11th, 323 BC
Alexander the Great, or Alexander III of Macedon, was an influential figure in the ancient world. His death was as mysterious as his life was extraordinary. Born in 356 BC, Alexander the Great spent his short but dynamic life carving out an empire stretching from...
Rhode Island declares Independence from England
On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island declares Independence from England Boldly Breaking Free: Rhode Island's Path to Independence and the Reluctant Ratification of the US Constitution On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island, a colony founded by fervent religious dissenters seeking...
