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The Lasting Legacy of the Roman Denarius

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Pat Heller

Money has sometimes been called the footprints of history.  In the case of the ancient Roman denarius, that is certainly true. This monetary unit’s name was derived from the Latin term “deni” which means “containing ten.”  The denarius denomination was … Continue reading →

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Tyrants of the Tiber coming to June Long Beach Expo

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Numismatic News Staff

Coin collectors interested in the “Tyrant Collection” should start booking their plane tickets now. This year, the Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo will be featuring the “Tyrants of the Tiber,” which will be “the fourth exhibition … Continue reading →

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Heritage sale brings nearly $6 million

Posted on October 17, 2018 by World Coin News Staff

Results from the Heritage Sept. 6-11 Long Beach World Coins & Ancients sale must have brought a warm and contented glow to the auction house’s heart. No coins attracted record-breaking, six-figure sums. The top-selling lots all fetched well under $50,000. … Continue reading →

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Coins of India, Russia Hits at CICF

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Debbie Bradley

IOLA, Wis. (May 21, 2012) — The coins of India have joined the coins of China as most sought after by world coin buyers, according to dealer Allen G. Berman. “I find that Russia is still among the strongest countries … Continue reading →

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Pedro I ‘Coronation Piece’ Leads Heritage Auctions’ CICF Offerings

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Debbie Bradley

An extraordinary Brazilian Pedro I gold Coronation 6,400 Reis of 1822R, just one of 64 minted, provides a historic and emotional anchor to the 5,300-plus-lot Heritage Auctions’ World & Ancient Coins CICF Signature® Auction, April 26-30, at the Crowne Plaza … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria seeks import restrictions

Posted on November 1, 2011 by NMN

Bulgaria has now joined Cyprus, China, Italy and Greece in asking the United States to restrict the importation of certain antiquities originating from within their borders. Continue reading →

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