Articles by CoinParade

1993 Gold Proof ‘Coronation’ Crown (Five Pounds) - In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1993, the Royal mint issued a number of coins including a [...]
Mark Twain 2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Coins USA - In 2016, the United States Mint honoured one of America's greatest writers, Mark Twain, with the release of both a gold and a silver commemorative coin.
UK 2012 Proof Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - 2012 was Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years of reign. The Sovereign features a new reverse design to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. [...]
The Half Crown - The half crown was a British coin which was valued at "2/6" (two shilling and sixpence) - 12½ pence in modern currency. It was literally half the value of the Crown.
List of Roman Emperors List of Roman Emperors - This is a list of the Emperors of the Roman Empire 27BC (Augustus) until 476AD (Romulus Augustus).
The Forgotten USA Two-Dollar Bill ($2 bill) - When you look inside your wallet you might find a $1, $5, $10, $20, even a $50 or a $100 bill, but you almost never see a $2 bill with a picture of Thomas Jefferson on the front. The $2 bill has had an unfortunate history in the U.S. economy, but it is perfectly legal tender.
roman coins silver Why Roman Coins Are NOT Expensive - When I show friends my coin collection, the coins that really give a ‘Wow’ reaction are the Roman coins. My friends must dream of the coin in the purse of some Roman Centurion around the time of Jesus, and it must be worth a fortune. They are soon shocked, and somewhat disappointed, to find that most Roman coins have a value of no more than a few pounds or dollars. How can this be?
Latin Inscriptions Latin Inscriptions on British Coins - What does the Latin on a modern British coin mean? British coins reflect a nation with a very long history and traditions that take a long time to die. Using Latin on coins is not anachronistic but a statement of who we, the British, are and hopefully will always be.
No Picture Canadian Silver Maples – 1oz Silver Coins – 99.99% Pure Silver - Due to it’s 99.99% purity, the Canadian Silver Maple is one of the most sought after ‘bullion’ coins, meaning that it is often bought for [...]
roman coins silver The Ancient Roman Coin System - Some of the most common ancient Roman coins include the aureus (gold), denarius (silver), and the sestertius (bronze). These coins were minted from half way through the third century BC till half way through the third century AD