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American Colonists Minted This Humble Silver Coin in 1652. It Just Sold for $2.52 Million
In 1652, British settlers in America defied their royal overlords by setting up a mint in Boston. The colonists began ...
Paul McCartney UK coins to go on sale
Beatles legend Paul McCartney is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection. The Royal Mint, which has ...
Treasure trove of Roman coins found during construction in U.K.
A hoard of Roman coins worth over $125,000 was found during a construction project in central England.
Specially minted Paul McCartney UK coins to go on sale as part of legends collection
Beatles legend Paul McCartney is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection. The Royal Mint, which has ...
Largest collection of Roman coins ever found called ‘the most miraculous’ discovery in ‘the last 100 years’
Dr. Murray Andrews, lecturer in British archaeology at University College London, said: “It’s an important piece of ...
Treasure trove of coins lay buried in England for 2,000 years — until now, officials say
A massive trove of Roman-era coins — dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero — was unearthed in England, prompting questions ...
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Check at home for three British coins worth more than £3,000 says expert
An expert has urged people to check their wallets and jars for three rare British coins that combined could be worth as much as £3,000. According to a high-profile collector, this trio of coins ...
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Lindsey hoard: Coins stashed during Civil War declared treasure
The British Museum's report said the hoard was the second largest to be found from the Charles I reign. The largest was discovered in Ashdon, Essex, and contained two gold and 1,201 silver coins.
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Roman Coin Hoard Unearthed in Worcestershire
Buried treasure unearthed in Worcestershire reveals a dazzling hoard of Roman silver and a rare Iron Age gold stater, shining ...
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Rare silver coin struck before the American Revolution sets auction record, selling for $2.52 million
An American silver coin dating back to the 17th century ... in 1652 in Boston just weeks after the first mint in the then-British colony had opened, according to a statement released Monday ...
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American colonial period silver coin shatters auction record, sells for $2.5 million
An American silver coin from before the American Revolution ... Soon after the Boston Mint was established, the workers rebelled against the British authority to produce coins, marking the colony ...