Articles by CoinParade

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
1877 Indian Head Cent – A Rare Coin for the Appreciation of Coin Collectors - Some of the coins that have generally gained a lot of interest are the exceptionally beautiful coins like the 1877 Indian Head Cent
No Picture Liberty Seated Dollar: A Rare Collection - For a coin collector, the rare series of Liberty seated dollar coins is the most special he could find. The coins date back as far as 1850 on which the Lady Liberty is seen seated on a rock as opposed to how she is seen today, in a standing position.
No Picture Lincoln Cents – World’s Most Popular Coin for Numismatists - By Pia Cartel Coin collecting can be a profitable investment however, it depends upon the kind of coins being collected and not on the amount [...]