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A Coin Struck in the Shadow of the Mongol Empire: The 1221 Jital of Kurzuwan AH 618 (AD 1221) | Anonymous Jital | Malik of Kurzuwan | NGC VF30 BN | Ex. Robert Tye A Small Coin from a Turning Point in … read more

The Coin That Changed an Empire: Exploring a Bronze Follis of Constantine the Great (307–337 AD) Few figures in world history have reshaped an empire as completely as Constantine I, known to his … read more

The Patriot’s Copper: Exploring the 1863 “1st in War, 1st in Peace” Civil War Token (F-174/272a) During the height of the American Civil War in 1863, small change vanished from every … read more

Palau 2025 Tiffany Art — Washington: Three Ounces of Silver Artistry Some modern coins are more than currency or precious metal. They are miniature works of art, combining architecture, history, … read more

1. Historical Context: The Birth of Modern Japanese Currency To understand the true importance of this coin, your readers need to know what was happening in Japan in 1871. The Fall of the Shogunate: … read more