The Sheldon Scale
By CAA | Sunday, 4 August 2019 The Sheldon scale was first presented in 1949 as a way to grade United States cents, but it was only chose by the American Numismatic Association in the 1970s for all US coins. Used by all third party grading companies, it is a numerical grading system (1 to 70) instead of […]
Peices of Eight
Resume for Dillon’s 4 x “Spanish Silver Dollars “ Thursday, 30 January 2025 Spanish Silver Dollar – 8 Reales –Pieces of Eight Pieces of eight, also known as Spanish dollars, were silver coins of approximately one ounce that were minted in the Spanish Empire from the late 15th century until the early 19th century. The […]
The Travellers Collection
A $100 Million Coin Collection Resurfaces After Decades, Bound for Auction The 15,000-strong collection will be sold over several years. Una and the Lion, a coin struck during the reign of Victoria from the Traveller Collection. Photo: Numismatica Ars Classica. by Richard WhiddingtonMarch 28, 2025 Share This Article One of the most valuable coin collections ever assembled […]
Rare Israeli Coins and Banknotes
Modern Historical Currencies of Israel May 1948 to June 1952 June 1952 – 1960 1960–1980 1980–1985 1st January 1986 – present Main unit Palestine Pound Israeli Pound [IL] or Lira Shekel [IS] New Shekel [NIS or ₪ ] Subunit 1/1000 = mil 1/1000 = Pruta 1/100 = Agora 1/100 = New Agora The trailing ‘000s were dropped.1₪ = […]
Grading Coins and Numismatics – Coin Conditions
Coin grading is a very important aspect of coin collecting and can be done by experience collectors or professional numismatists. The most common standard for measuring the grade or condition of a coin is through the Sheldon Scale, a system that ranges from the number 1, the poorest condition to the number 70, the flawless […]
Reals – History
The 8 Reales coin—often called the “piece of eight”—was far more than just currency. It was a cornerstone of global commerce and a symbol of Spain’s imperial reach. Here’s a concise breakdown: Why the 8 Reales Was So Important So Basically. The 8 Reales was the Bitcoin of the Age of Exploration—a trusted, widely accepted […]
Thailand Currency
Overview The history of Thai money used as a medium of exchange and to settle accounts before the adoption of Thai baht coins and banknotes include novel designs and forms. For Thai people, money was considered as the symbol of civilization. Currency itself reflected faith in religion, culture, the customs and traditions of each era and also serve as a record of the development of […]