Great Discoveries: 12th-Century Coins Found in Sweden
Swedish archaeologists recently unearthed coins produced between 1150 and 1180 during an excavation of a grave in an old church, according to Fox News. They […]
Finding Ellis Island Collectibles and Memorabilia
From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty symbolized hope, freedom, and opportunity for more than twelve million immigrants. The historical significance […]
S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Coins
Along with stamps and sports trading cards, coins are one of the most common S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) “collection” categories, thanks to the enthusiasm of […]
Great Discoveries: Diver Finds Ancient Roman Coins
A diver recently discovered more than 30,000 Roman coins off the coast of Sardinia, Italy, that date back to the early 4th century. How the […]
Great Discoveries: Rare “Rainbow Cup” Gold Coin Found
Finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow may be impossible. However, there may be a chance of finding a “rainbow cup” […]
Great Discoveries: Rare Half-Shekel Silver Coin Found in Desert
The First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire began in 66 AD. The Jews expelled the Romans from Jerusalem and established a government that remained in […]
Great Discoveries: Man Finds “Hoard” of Gold Coins in Corn Field
Most people only expect fresh corn to grow in a cornfield. At least one Kentucky man has found something much more valuable—hundreds of Civil War-era […]
Great Discoveries: Can You Find These Valuable Quarters?
When is a quarter worth more than twenty-five cents? The answer: mint errors and rarity. If a quarter goes into circulation with errors on it, […]
Great Discoveries: Historical Coins Found in Wardrobe
Let’s face it—there’s no telling what you may find in someone’s collection. Recently, the family of a late businessman came across something they never expected […]
Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorist Finds 1700s Spanish Coin
May 8, 2023—There is about a three-thousand-mile gap between Spain and Maine. Yet, metal detectorist Tyler James recently found a piece of Spanish history in […]