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
Roman Coins of Trajan Marcus Ulpius Traianus (his name as emperor was Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Augustus) was born in 53 AD in Italica, a city in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica . He became Roman Emperor from 98 … Continued
U.S. Sales Surge at MA-Shops Numismatic Marketplace Triple-digit Growth Attributed to Relationships, Economy and Marketing (Sarasota, Florida) April 19, 2022 – MA-Shops, the world’s most trusted numismatic marketplace, announced a triple digit increase in sales to United States buyers over … Continued
Napoleon III (Bonaparte) Napoleon III, also known as Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte, was born in 1808. His father was the brother of Napoleon I. He reigned as President of the French Republic from 1848 to 1852 and was Emperor of the … Continued
Archeological excavations near Pompeii The Boscoreale Hoard is a treasure discovered in 1894/95 during archeological excavations in the remains of an ancient Roman villa in the town of Boscoreale near Pompeii. It is an amazing treasure of beautiful pieces of … Continued