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Mass murder... domestic terrorism... swastikas... are they really on American medals and tokens?
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In 2026, the United States marks a defining milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate...
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Each November, as Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, numismatists have a unique way of commemorating this historical holiday, through coins, commemoratives, medals, and even...
Top 10 Military Figures on US Coins
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2018-P World War I Army Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar : A Collector’s Guide
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Veterans Day, November 11, 2025 !
It was the "War to End All Wars."
When the United States entered the conflict...
Colorful Bridgeport Commemorative Half Dollar at GreatCollections Is No Typical MS66
On November 16, 2025, GreatCollections will sell a toned gem PCGS MS66 CAC 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar. The 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar features Henry...
1892 Columbian Expo Commemorative Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide
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The 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar commemorates the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World and supports funding...
Man Attends World’s Fair 130 Years Ago and Leaves an Incredible Coin Inheritance
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One hundred and thirty-two years ago, Vance LaRue Wilson, a 40-year-old Iowan, attended the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois....
