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USA 1918-D 25c Standing Liberty Silver Quarter Dollar Cents coin

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  Quarter Dollar (Standing Liberty), United States of America, 1918–D Obverse: A standing figure of Liberty is shown facing forward, holding a shield in her left hand and an olive branch in her right, symbolizing national readiness combined with peace. Liberty is framed by the date 1918 at lower right. The surrounding inscription reads “LIBERTY” . This issue belongs to Type II of the Standing Liberty series, distinguished by the chain-mail covering Liberty’s torso. Reverse: An eagle in full flight dominates the reverse, with the denomination “QUARTER DOLLAR” below. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appear above and to the right of the eagle. The mintmark D , indicating the Denver Mint, is located below the eagle on the reverse. Edge: Reeded. Technical details: Struck at the Denver Mint. Silver (.900) with a copper alloy; weight 6.25 g; diameter 24.3 mm; round; reeded edge; coin alignment. Issued in 1918 and now withdrawn from circulat...
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Austria 5 Corona 1909 Franz Joseph I Silver Coin

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 Austria 5 Corona 1909 Franz Joseph I  Silver Coin Austria 5 Corona 1909 Franz Joseph I Issuer: Austrian Empire Emperor: Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I), reign 1848–1916 Coin Type: Standard circulation coin Year: 1909 Denomination: 5 Crowns (5 Kronen) Currency: Crown, 1892–1918 Composition: .900 silver Weight: 24 g Diameter: 36 mm Shape: Round Minting Technique: Milled Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑) Demonetized: Yes Catalog Number: N# 12315 References: KM# 2813; Schön# 21; Dav ECT# 37 https://www.facebook.com/coincombinat.net
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Ancient Roman Empire TRAIANUS 98-117 Tetradrachm of Antioch or Syros Silver Coins

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 Ancient Roman Empire TRAIANUS 98-117 Tetradrachm of Antioch or Syros Silver coins The Roman Empire under Emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus), who reigned from 98 to 117 AD, is often remembered as a period of immense territorial expansion, architectural grandeur, and significant economic activity. Among the many artifacts that survive from this flourishing period, coinage stands as one of the most informative and widely studied categories. Coins serve not only as financial instruments but also as tools of imperial propaganda, cultural identity, and markers of political events. One of the most intriguing types of coinage from Trajan's reign is the silver tetradrachm minted in the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire, particularly in cities such as Antioch and Syros (or Cyrrhus in Syria). This essay delves into the tetradrachm coinage of Trajan, minted in Antioch and Syros during his reign, exploring their historical context, numismatic details, artistic significance, and broad...
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