FEATURED COINS
Masterpieces
Gold, silver and ancient coins, read through rarity, market record and design. Each entry carries its specifications, mintage and the hand behind the die.
- The Americas
Mercury Dime 1916-D Rarest Date
- Country
- United States
The AmericasTrade Dollar 1878 Proof — Rare NGC PR66 Silver Coin Testament to Asian Commerce and American Expansion
- Country
- United States
The AmericasBuffalo Nickel 1937-D Three Legs Error Coin: Rarity & Investment Analysis
- Country
- United States
The AmericasUnveiling History: The First $10 Gold Coin of the USA Minted in 1795
The Birth of US Gold Coinage and Its Value
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1795
- Denomination
- 10 Dollars (Eagle)
EuropeThe Allure of the Victorian Era: Gothic Crown of 1847
Exploring the Most Beautiful Victorian Silver Coin
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1847
- Denomination
- Crown (5 Shillings)
The AmericasThe Secrets and Charm of the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
The Phantom Five: The 1913 Nickel
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1913
- Denomination
- 5 Cents (Nickel)
The AmericasThe History and Value of the 1921 United States Peace Dollar
A Symbol of Peace, the 1921 Peace Dollar
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1921
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar
JapanMeiji 3 Year 20 Yen Gold Coin (1870)
A masterpiece symbolizing the transition to the gold standard in the early Meiji period. The true state of its rarity and market valuation.
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1870 (Meiji 3)
- Denomination
- 20 Yen
JapanTensho Oban 1588: The Golden Dream of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Embodied in a Masterpiece Coin
A massive gold piece that speaks to the ambition of Japan's unifier and the splendor of Azuchi-Momoyama culture.
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1588 (Tensho 16)
- Denomination
- 1 Oban
The Americas1895 Morgan Dollar Proof: The Pinnacle of American Silver Coinage
The Legend of 880 Pieces: Historical Value Woven by Ultimate Rarity
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1895
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar (Morgan)
EuropeCartwheel Penny 1797 - Industrial Revolution Giant Copper Coin Investment Guide
The History and Authentication Points of the 36mm Large Copper Coin Produced by the British Mint
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1797
- Denomination
- 1 Penny
EuropeHenry VII First Sovereign Gold Coin 1489: The Rarest Tudor Dynasty Masterpiece
The first-ever sovereign gold coin, issued by the founder of the Tudor dynasty
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1489
- Denomination
- 1 Sovereign
EuropeVictoria Jubilee Sovereign 1887: Historical Significance and Investment Value of the Golden Commemorative Coin
A masterpiece gold coin reflecting the glory of the British Empire—a thorough analysis of its rarity and market valuation.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1887
- Denomination
- 1 Sovereign
The AmericasPeace Dollar 1935-S: The Final Year of America's Peace Silver Dollar - History, Rarity & Investment Value
A Rare Coin Marking the End of One of the Most Important Series in American Silver Coinage History
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1935
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar
The AmericasLiberty Head Double Eagle 1849 First Year: Premium Gold Coin from California Gold Rush Era
Child of the Gold Rush: The Appeal and Investment Value of the 1849 First-Year-of-Issue Double Eagle
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1849
- Denomination
- 20 Dollars (Double Eagle)
AsiaQing Dynasty Xuantong 1909 Silver Dollar - Historical Significance and Investment Guide
A comprehensive guide to the rare silver coin that embodies the political and economic crisis of the late Qing period.
- Country
- China (Qing Dynasty)
- Year
- 1909 (Xuantong 1)
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar (Yi Yuan)
EuropeHabsburg 4 Ducat Gold Coin 1915 | Franz Joseph's Final Masterpiece
A Complete Guide to the Rare Gold Coin Symbolising the Glory of the Austrian Empire
- Country
- Austria
- Year
- 1915
- Denomination
- 4 Ducats
The AmericasBrazil 6400 Reis Gold Coin 1820 João VI - South America's Greatest Numismatic Masterpiece
The Glory of an Empire as Revealed by a Rare Gold Coin of the Portuguese Era
- Country
- Brazil (Portuguese)
- Year
- 1820
- Denomination
- 6400 Reis
- Europe
Portugal Escudo de Ouro 1428: Golden Coin of the Age of Exploration's Eve
A Comprehensive Look at a Rare Gold Coin Commemorating the Glory of Medieval Portugal
- Country
- Portugal
- Year
- 1428–1438
- Denomination
- Escudo de Ouro
EuropeSwiss Helvetia 20 Franc Gold Coin 1883 - Value, Rarity & Investment Guide
The rarity and market valuation of a small gold coin symbolising the glory of 19th-century Switzerland.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Year
- 1883
- Denomination
- 20 Francs
The AmericasCanada Maple Leaf Gold Coin 1979 First Year — World's First .999 Pure Gold Coin
A Masterpiece of Pure Gold Bullion: The Innovative Debut of 1979
- Country
- Canada
- Year
- 1979
- Denomination
- 50 Dollars (Maple Leaf)
- Islamic World
Abbasid Dinar of Harun al-Rashid 786 CE: Rarity, Historical Significance & Investment Value
The Supreme Gold Coin Symbolising the Islamic Golden Age
- Country
- Abbasid Caliphate
- Year
- AH 170 (786 CE)
- Denomination
- Dinar
EuropeSweden Gustav III Riksdaler 1776 Silver Coin | Masterpiece of Nordic Numismatics
The Historical Significance of an 18th-Century Nordic Silver Coin Marking the Reign of an Enlightened Monarch
- Country
- Sweden
- Year
- 1776
- Denomination
- Riksdaler
JapanKeicho Koban 1601 First Year Edition - The Golden Foundation of the Edo Shogunate
A Masterpiece by Goto Shozaburo Mitsutsugu | The True Value of Japan's First Uniform Gold Coinage
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1601 (Keicho 6)
- Denomination
- 1 Koban
AsiaYuan Shikai One Yuan Silver Coin 1914 (Republic of China Year 3)
From a Political Symbol of the Early Republic to a Modern Collector's Item
- Country
- China (Republic)
- Year
- 1914 (Year 3 of the Republic)
- Denomination
- 1 Yuan
EuropeAngel 20 Franc Gold Coin 1871 | French Third Republic Historic Masterpiece
An elegant gold coin designed by Auguste Mermet, combining rarity and beauty.
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1871
- Denomination
- 20 Francs
Islamic WorldOttoman Sultani Gold Coin Suleiman I: Complete Investment & Collector's Guide
The Golden Legacy of the Magnificent Sultan | A 16th-Century Masterpiece Coin
- Country
- Ottoman Empire
- Year
- 1520–1566
- Denomination
- Sultani (Altun)
AsiaMughal Mohur Gold Coin of Shah Jahan 1644 — Imperial Masterpiece from the Taj Mahal Era
A Thorough Analysis of the Investment Value of a Highly Rare, 22mm, .960 Gold Ancient Indian Coin
- Country
- Mughal Empire (India)
- Year
- 1644 (reigned 1628-1658)
- Denomination
- Mohur
AsiaVictoria Mohur 1841 Gold Coin | British India Colonial Treasure
A Rare Gold Coin from the Calcutta Mint—Deciphering Its History and Investment Value
- Country
- British India
- Year
- 1841
- Denomination
- 1 Mohur (15 Rupees)
JapanGenroku Koban 1695: Historical Gold Coin of Edo Economic Transformation
A masterpiece marking the storm of currency recoinage and a turning point for the Japanese economy.
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1695 (Genroku 8)
- Denomination
- 1 Koban
AsiaRepublic of China Junk Dollar 1934: The Final Chinese Silver Yuan's History and Investment Value
Rarity and Market Valuation of the Junk Design Silver Coin, Emblematic of the Republic of China Era
- Country
- China (Republic)
- Year
- 1934 (Year 23 of the Republic)
- Denomination
- Yi Yuan (Junk Dollar)
- Ancient & Medieval
Persian Daric Gold Coin (BC500): Comprehensive Analysis of History, Rarity, and Investment Value
The Achaemenid Dynasty's masterpiece of ancient coinage—an analysis of its rarity and market value.
- Country
- Ancient Persia
- Year
- 500–330 BC
- Denomination
- Daric
JapanMeiji Trade Dollar 1875 - Japan's Historic Silver Coin Investment Guide
A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Market Value, and Grading of the Japanese Silver Coin that Dominated Asian Trade
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1875 (Meiji 8)
- Denomination
- 1 Trade Dollar
- Ancient & Medieval
Hadrian Aureus Gold Coin: A Rare Masterpiece Symbolizing Peace in the Roman Empire
A Portrait of the Defender-Emperor, Symbolizing the Stability of the Age of the Five Good Emperors
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Year
- AD117–AD138
- Denomination
- Aureus
EuropeFrance 20 Francs Rooster Gold Coin 1906: The Golden Rooster Symbolizing the Third Republic and Its Investment Value
The Timeless French Gold Coin Featuring the Shining Gallic Rooster
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1906
- Denomination
- 20 Francs
- Ancient & Medieval
The Byzantine Solidus of Emperor Justinian: A Coin of the Empire's Zenith
Exploring the History and Value of Justinian's Gold Coin
- Country
- Byzantine Empire
- Year
- AD527–AD565
- Denomination
- Solidus
The AmericasIn-Depth Analysis of the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
An American Symbol of 1916
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1916
- Denomination
- 50 Cents
The Americas1804 Bust Dollar: The Value and Charm of the World's Most Famous Coin
Historical Significance and Collector Value
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1804
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar (Bust)
The AmericasIn-depth Analysis of the Lincoln Cent 1909 VDB: Charm and Value
The Historic First-Year 1 Cent
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1909
- Denomination
- 1 Cent
EuropeCharles I Crown Coin 1644: Its Charm and Historical Significance
A Coin That Speaks of History
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1644
- Denomination
- Crown
- Europe
The Charm and Value of Edward IV's Angel Gold Coin
The Enigma of the Gold Coin Depicting the Archangel Michael
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1470–1483
- Denomination
- Angel (6 shillings 8 pence)
EuropeExploring the Allure and Value of the George III Sovereign Gold Coin
The gold coin that marks the beginning of the modern Sovereign
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1817
- Denomination
- 1 Sovereign
EuropeThe Allure of Russia's 1899 Nicholas II 10 Ruble Gold Coin
Chronicling the Splendour and End of the Romanov Dynasty
- Country
- Russia
- Year
- 1899
- Denomination
- 10 Roubles
- Ancient & Medieval
The Historical and Market Value of Constantine I Solidus
The Allure of Constantine's Gold Coins
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Year
- AD306–AD337
- Denomination
- Solidus
- Ancient & Medieval
Augustus Aureus Gold Coin: Value and Glory from Ancient Rome
A Precious Legacy of the First Emperor
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Year
- BC27–AD14
- Denomination
- Aureus
- Ancient & Medieval
The Gem of Ancient Rome: The Captivating Julius Caesar Denarius
The History and Value of the Caesar Denarius
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Year
- BC49–BC44
- Denomination
- Denarius
EuropeThe History and Value of the 1702 Spanish 8 Escudos Gold Coin
A Spanish Gold Coin Symbolizing the Age of Galleons
- Country
- Spain
- Year
- 1702
- Denomination
- 8 Escudos (Doubloon)
- Ancient & Medieval
Syracuse Decadrachm 400 BC: Pinnacle of Ancient Coin Art
History and Value of the Syracuse Decadrachm
- Country
- Ancient Syracuse
- Year
- BC 400-370
- Denomination
- Decadrachm
- Ancient & Medieval
Philip II Stater Gold Coin: Value from Ancient Times
A Gold Coin that Embodies Macedonian History
- Country
- Ancient Macedonia
- Year
- BC359–BC336
- Denomination
- Stater
EuropeIn-depth Look at the 1604 Dutch Lion Dollar: Rare East India Trade Silver Coin
History and Value of the 1604 Dutch Silver Coin
- Country
- Netherlands
- Year
- 1604
- Denomination
- Leeuwendaalder (Lion Dollar)
EuropeDetailed Analysis of Peter the Great's 1723 Russian Ruble Coin
A Symbol of Russian Modernization: The 1723 Silver Ruble Coin
- Country
- Russia
- Year
- 1723
- Denomination
- 1 Ruble
- Ancient & Medieval
Athens Decadrachm c. 467 BC: History and Rarity of Greece's Largest Silver Coin
The ultimate rare silver coin of ancient Athens.
- Country
- Ancient Athens
- Year
- BC480–BC430
- Denomination
- Decadrachm (10 Drachma silver coin)
EuropePrussia Coronation Taler 1861: Historical Significance & Market Value
A silver coin commemorating the accession of Wilhelm I
- Country
- Prussia/Germany
- Year
- 1861
- Denomination
- Taler
EuropeThe Legendary Florin of Florence Republic: Uncover its Allure Since 1252
The Florentine Florin: Splendour of the Middle Ages
- Country
- Republic of Florence
- Year
- 1252
- Denomination
- Florin
EuropeThe 1912 Italian Kingdom 100 Lire Gold Coin: History and Value
The Splendour of Victor Emmanuel III, Alive Today
- Country
- Italy
- Year
- 1912
- Denomination
- 100 Lire
EuropeThe History and Value of the Venice Zecchino Gold Coin (1284)
Historical Background and Market Evaluation
- Country
- Republic of Venice
- Year
- 1284
- Denomination
- Zecchino (Ducat)
The AmericasThe Enchanting Mexico 8 Reales Pillar: A Masterpiece of 1732
A Fascinating Coin at the Intersection of History and Value
- Country
- Colonial Mexico
- Year
- 1732
- Denomination
- 8 Reales (Pillar Dollar)
EuropeLouis XIV Louis d'Or Coin: A Rare Treasure of History
A Magnificent Gold Coin from the Era of the Sun King
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1640
- Denomination
- Louis d'Or
EuropeThe Enchanting Appeal of the 1724 Habsburg Ducat of Charles VI
A History of Habsburg Gold Coinage
- Country
- Austria
- Year
- 1724
- Denomination
- 1 Ducat
EuropeThe 1803 Napoleon 5 Franc Silver Coin - A Consular Masterpiece
The Silver Coinage of Napoleon Bonaparte
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1803 (AN XI)
- Denomination
- 5 Francs
EuropeThe History and Value of the 1871 Prussian 20 Mark Gold Coin
A Symbolic Gold Coin Celebrating German Unification
- Country
- Prussia/Germany
- Year
- 1871
- Denomination
- 20 Mark
EuropeMaria Theresa Thaler: The World's Longest Produced Trade Silver Coin
A Trade Silver Coin: Exploring its History and Market Value
- Country
- Austria
- Year
- 1780 (including restrikes)
- Denomination
- Thaler
The Americas1793 America Large Cent Chain Type Sheldon-96: Early Circulation Rarity
A historical cent representing the Colonial period, its rarity and appeal
- Country
- Colonial America
- Year
- 1793
- Denomination
- 1 Cent (Large Cent Chain Type)
Ancient & MedievalAlexander the Great Tetradrachm: Ancient Macedonia's Legendary Silver Coin
336-323 BC: Combining Historical Value and Collector Popularity
- Country
- Ancient Macedonia
- Year
- 336–323 BC
- Denomination
- Tetradrachm (4 Drachma Silver Coin)
The Americas1877 Indian Head Cent: America's Rarest Date in Numismatic History
The Legendary Rare Coin Created by a Mintage of Just 850,000
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1877
- Denomination
- 1 Cent (Indian Head)
The AmericasSaint-Gaudens $20 Gold Coin 1907: America's Most Beautiful Numismatic Masterpiece
An Artistic Masterpiece Created by Sculptor Saint-Gaudens
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1907
- Denomination
- 20 Dollars (Double Eagle)
The AmericasMorgan Silver Dollar 1893-S: America's Most Elusive Rare Coin
A legendary silver coin with a mintage of just 100,000
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1893
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar (Morgan Silver Dollar)
EuropeEdward III Double Leopard 1344: England's Rarest Medieval Gold Coin
Only 3 extant | England's Legendary Medieval Gold Coin
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1344
- Denomination
- Double Florin (Double Leopard)
EuropeVictoria Sovereign 1838 First Year: The Iconic Gold Coin of British Royalty
Rarity of 2,718 Pieces; An Eternal Masterpiece Designed by Wyon
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1838
- Denomination
- 1 Sovereign
EuropeUna and the Lion 5 Pound Gold Coin 1839: Royal Masterpiece
A legendary proof coin designed by William Wyon
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1839
- Denomination
- 5 Pounds (Proof)
EuropeNapoleon III 20 Franc Gold Coin: A Historic Masterpiece of French Empire
A rare gold coin symbolising the golden age from 1853 to 1870
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1853–1870
- Denomination
- 20 Francs
EuropeAustrian 100 Corona Gold Coin 'Lady in Cloud' 1908-1915 Rudolf Marschall
An outstanding gold coin reflecting the glory of an empire. A perfect harmony of rarity and beauty.
- Country
- Austria
- Year
- 1908–1915
- Denomination
- 100 Corona