Vespasian Coinage
Peacefulness restored to the Roman World After Nero’s death in 68 AD, the first civil war of the Roman Empire became a reality in the following year. In 69 AD, it was the Year of the Four Emperors, the generals … Continued
Peacefulness restored to the Roman World After Nero’s death in 68 AD, the first civil war of the Roman Empire became a reality in the following year. In 69 AD, it was the Year of the Four Emperors, the generals … Continued
Roman Gold Coins The Roman Emperor Septimius Severus reigned from 193 until his death in 211. About 175, he married Paccia Marciana, a woman from Leptis Magna. After her death in 186, Severus found his second wife Julia Domna. Julia … Continued
James VI and I (1566-1625) The gold sovereign was first introduced by Henry VII in 1489 and stood at that time as the largest and most magnificent coin ever issued in England. The successful intention of this new coin was … Continued
Thasos is part of Thrace. Over the years Thrace has been controlled by numerous other countries and was completely separated in 1878 when it was split among Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey.But before that Thrace was inhabitat by the Thracians who … Continued
Vive la France: Culture, Cuisine, and Coins. (Sarasota, Florida) November 15, 2022 – Eager for new experiences in a post-pandemic era, travelers are again flocking to France. Over 90 million people have already visited this year, making France the world’s … Continued
Coinage from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic Periods (Sarasota, Florida) September 1, 2022 – Greece is considered to be one of the most brilliant civilizations in world history. The ancient Greeks laid many of the foundations for western civilization including … Continued
The online marketplace is offering an incredible selection of coins in this hot numismatic market. Seldom-seen coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), including an ultra-rare Proof Eagle, are among the items available now through MA-Shops. NGC is the Official … Continued
Paper Money Money was only available in the form of coins until the 7th-11th century. Paper money first occurred in China and the idea was brought to Europe by Marco Polo. The first country in Europe to introduce paper money … Continued
Ukrainian Coins, Currency and Stamps Offered by MA-Shops Encourages Refugee and Humanitarian Efforts (Sarasota, Florida) June 14, 2022 – Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe, and has an estimated population of 44 million. The invasion and horrific warring in … Continued
The fast-growing marketplace has a great inventory of rare coins available online. Important rare coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), including a Proof struck the year the Civil War began, are among the items available at MA-Shops. NGC is … Continued