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Blackbeard the Pirate: the Truth Behind the Legend
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Blackbeard the Pirate: the Truth Behind the Legend

Published: September 26, 2023 by Gainesville Coins

Learn about the fascinating history and legends of Blackbeard the...

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History of the Hobo Nickel

History of the Hobo Nickel

Published: 01/28/2022 by Gainesville Coins

Hobo nickels are some of the most fascinating pieces of numismati...

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50-Year Gold Price History (With Comprehensive Charts)

50-Year Gold Price History (With Comprehensive Charts)

Published: 11/11/2020 by Steven Cochran

View complete price charts for the gold price over the past 50 ye...

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100-Year Silver Price History: Charts and Complete Overview

100-Year Silver Price History: Charts and Complete Overview

Published: 10/01/2020 by Steven Cochran

Spot past trends with our modern silver price charts in different...

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What Makes a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Rare?

What Makes a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Rare?

Published: March 25, 2024 by Steven Cochran

There are many reasons that the 1964 Kennedy half dollar is rare. We explain the four main reasons that the 1964 silver half dollar became a scarce coin.
Booker T. Washington Half Dollar Values

Booker T. Washington Half Dollar Values

Published: February 07, 2024 by Steven Cochran

The Booker T. Washington silver half dollar was both the first US commemorative coin to honor a Black person and the first US coin designed by a Black person.
Gold Wars: the US versus Europe During the Demise of Bretton Woods

Gold Wars: the US versus Europe During the Demise of Bretton Woods

Published: February 05, 2024 by Jan Nieuwenhuijs

The story on the emergence of the US dollar hegemony. The United States didn’t manage to phase out gold from the system altogether, but it did succeed in establishing a global dollar standard which yielded them unprecedented power.

Blackbeard the Pirate: the Truth Behind the Legend

Blackbeard the Pirate: the Truth Behind the Legend

Published: September 26, 2023 by Gainesville Coins

Learn about the fascinating history and legends of Blackbeard the pirate and the exclusive Blackbeard silver round from Mason Mint.
1943 Steel Penny Value: How Much They Are Worth Now

1943 Steel Penny Value: How Much They Are Worth Now

Published: September 19, 2023 by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Lincoln pennies made from steel during World War II can be quite valuable. How much are they worth? Find prices for the 1943 Steel Cent and learn about this coin.
How Much Does ChatGPT Know—and Not Know—About Coins?

How Much Does ChatGPT Know—and Not Know—About Coins?

Published: March 28, 2023 by Everett Millman

ChatGPT is a new AI tool that has caught everyone’s attention. It's not Skynet from the Terminator film, but you wouldn’t know that by the hyperbolic reactions.
Guide to the London Silver Fix

Guide to the London Silver Fix

Published: September 01, 2022 by Gainesville Coins

Learn about the London silver fix. This article will explain the history and process of silver fixing in London and how it is relevant to the price of silver.
Is Money Backed By Gold?

Is Money Backed By Gold?

Published: August 11, 2022 by Everett Millman

Learn about fiat money and how it is not backed by a tangible commodity. What does it mean for money to be backed by something?
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Values and History

1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Values and History

Published: August 08, 2022 by Steven Cochran

Find charts with prices for every 1964 Kennedy half dollar, including mintmarks and special varieties. Learn more history about the 1964 silver half dollar.
1921 Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar Values (Price Charts)

1921 Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar Values (Price Charts)

Published: August 03, 2022 by Steven Cochran

What is a 1921 silver dollar worth? Find the value of a 1921 Morgan silver dollar and a 1921 Peace silver dollar, and learn the history of both silver coins.
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