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The Roman denarius: the coin that financed an empire

From the value of the metal to the power of Rome: For more than four centuries, the Roman denarius was much more than a simple silver coin: it was the tangible symbol of…

April 13, 2026

Ecuador

Rarest Dates for 1 Sucre from Ecuador (1884-1897)

The Ecuadorian 1 Sucre coin was created in 1884 to modernize the national economy with a silver currency equivalent in weight and fineness to other international currencies.

March 16, 2026

Chile

Rarest Dates of Chilean 2 Reales (1843–1852)

The Chilean 2 Reales coin was minted between 1843 and 1852 at the Santiago Mint and is known for its design of the condor breaking chains. According to…

March 9, 2026

Venezuela

Rarest Dates for 1 Bolivar of Venezuela (1879 – 1936)

The 1-bolívar coin, introduced in 1879 following Guzmán Blanco's monetary reform, became a symbol of the consolidation of the Republic. Throughout its almost…

February 23, 2026

Peru

Rarest Dates of 1 Sol of Peru (1864-1916)

The series of 1 Sol coins from Peru, minted between 1864 and 1916, constitutes one of the most interesting chapters in South American numismatics. During that half-century, the fluctuations…

February 13, 2026

Mexico

The Rarest Assayers of the 8 Reales of Mexico (1824–1897)

The 8 Reales coins of the Mexican Republic minted between 1824 and 1897 are one of the most studied areas of Latin American numismatics. The abundance of mints and assayers led to…

February 6, 2026

Mexico

The Rarest Mints of the Mexican 8 Reales (1824-1897)

The 8 Reales coin of the Mexican Republic, minted between 1824 and 1897, is one of the most important pieces in world numismatics. Internationally known as the Mexican…

January 9, 2026

Mexico

Rarest dates for the 8 Reales of Mexico (1824–1897)

The 8 Reales series (1824–1897) featuring the national coat of arms and the radiant Phrygian cap (Cap & Rays) are large coins (27.07 g of .903 silver) that circulated widely in the Americas and Asia.

January 7, 2026

United States

The last minting of the Lincoln Penny in 2025

The Lincoln penny was, for more than 116 years, one of the most iconic coins in the United States. Since its introduction in 1909, it became a symbol present in…

November 27, 2025

Mexico

Bank of Mexico: Centennial coins and banknotes

On August 25, 2025, the Bank of Mexico celebrated its 100th anniversary with the release of a commemorative silver coin and the…

September 26, 2025