1. Ancient Coins:Roman Coins: Ancient Roman coins featuring emperors, deities, and historical events are highly collectible. Greek Coins: Coins from ancient Greece with depictions of gods, goddesses, and mythological figures are prized for their artistry.
– Colonial American Coins: Coins minted in the American colonies before independence, such as the Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling or the Rosa Americana coin, are rare and valuable.
1. Early American Coins:Flowing Hair Coins: Early U.S. coins like the Flowing Hair Dollar and Half Dime are highly sought after for their historical significance. Bust Coins: Coins featuring designs by early U.S. Mint engraver Robert Scot, such as the Draped Bust and Capped Bust series, are popular among collectors.
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1. World Coins:Spanish Doubloons: Spanish gold doubloons minted during the Age of Exploration are iconic and valuable. Chinese Cash Coins: Ancient Chinese coins with square holes in the center, used for over 2,000 years, are prized by collectors.
1. Commemorative Coins:Exposition Coins: Commemorative coins minted for world's fairs and expositions, such as the Columbian Exposition Half Dollar, are rare and historically significant. Olympic Coins: Coins issued to commemorate the Olympic Games, like the 1936 Berlin Olympics coins, are highly collectible.
– Pattern Coins: Experimental coins struck to test new designs or metals, such as the 1792 Silver Center Cent or the 1877 Half Union, are extremely rare and valuable.
– Error Coins: Coins with minting errors, such as double strikes, off-center strikes, or wrong metal compositions, are rare and sought after by collectors.
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