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American Colonists Minted This Humble Silver Coin in 1652. It Just Sold for $2.52 Million
Settlers in Massachusetts needed cash, but England wouldn't send any. So, they created their own mint in Boston and began ...
American colonial period silver coin shatters auction record, sells for $2.5 million
An American silver coin from before the American Revolution that was recovered in an old cabinet in Amsterdam sold for $2.52 ...
Rare silver coin struck before the American Revolution sets auction record, selling for $2.52 million
An American silver coin dating back to the 17th century, before the United States was founded, has sold for a record-breaking ...
Colonial silver coin found in cabinet sells for $2.5 million
A small silver coin that was struck in 17th century Boston just sold for $2.5 million dollars. The 1652 Massachusetts ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency4y
Rare 1,900-year-old bronze coin discovered in Jerusalem
It came after Hadrian, the emperor, declared the establishment of a Roman colony built ... of over 22,000 coins discovered in archaeological excavations in the Old City area, according to Donald ...