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history-and-archaeology15 days ago•6 min saved

Finland’s Record-Breaking Viking Hoard: A 'Double Deposit' Rewrites Silver Economy History

A metal detectorist in Finland uncovered a massive Viking Age silver hoard near Sysmä, containing over 4,000 coins and weighing approximately 10 pounds. This discovery, the largest of its kind in Finnish history, features a rare 'double hoard' structure with two deposits 39 feet apart. The find, dating to 1000–1050 AD, includes coins from Sweden, Britain, Germany, and the Islamic world, offering new insights into regional trade networks.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #finland #history-and-archaeology

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Last U.S. Pennies Minted Sell for $16.7 Million at Auction

The last U.S. pennies ever produced were sold at auction for a total of $16.76 million, with the final set fetching $800,000, marking the end of an era in American coinage and sparking significant interest among collectors.

via OregonLive.com|

#auction #collectibles #numismatics

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Last US Penny Sells for $16.7 Million at Auction

The final US pennies circulated before production ended in November sold for over $16 million at auction, with the last 232 sets, including rare coins and dies, fetching high prices due to their historical significance and cultural value.

via AP News|

#auction #coin-collecting #last-pennies

collectibles2 years ago•7 min saved

Exploring the History & Value of Eisenhower Dollars from 1971 to 1973

The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar underwent design changes, resulting in three different reverse varieties. Collectors can identify these varieties by examining the shape of the earth and the configuration of the Caribbean islands. The Type 2 variety is scarcer and commands a higher premium. Despite high mintages, 1971 and 1972 Eisenhower dollars are less common in Mint State due to their absence in Mint Sets. Professionally graded coins are more valuable, with PCGS and CAC graded coins fetching higher prices. The coin's design features President Eisenhower on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse, based on the Apollo 11 Mission Patch design.

via CoinWeek|

#1972 #coin-collecting #coin-varieties