by Charles Doyle | Apr 1, 2024 | Holy Land Post, Newsroom
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....
by Charles Doyle | Jan 24, 2024 | Ancient Greek Post, Newsroom
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...
by Charles Doyle | Nov 22, 2023 | Early American Post, Spanish America Post
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...
by Charles Doyle | Oct 31, 2023 | Early American Post, Newsroom
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...
by Charles Doyle | Aug 10, 2023 | Early American Post, Newsroom
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...
by Charles Doyle | Jun 28, 2023 | Ancient Roman Post, Newsroom
“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...
