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05 Apr 2021

Herod I Prutah

Ancient Coins | CoinStar08

Hello! I know I haven't blogged in a while, and I know they weren't that good before, so I am going to write one where you guys can learn something!Ok, so a few months ago, I got this coin on an auction on ebay. It is a Herod the 1st prutah which was made from 40-4 BCE. I bought this coin because I love ancient coins and it was made around the time of Jesus's birth, which I found fascinating! So I decided to do my own research to reveal all the really cool info about this coin.First off, this coin is made during the reign of Herod the Great. Herod the Great was a very well known king of Judea and was born in 72 BCE. He was famous for ordering huge building projects and constructions. He even renovated the second temple in Jerusalem. You might be thinking Herod seemed like a really nice guy, and a great king. But not everything ancient text tells that story. According to the book of Matthew in the bible it talks about how Herod ordered all babies to be killed! Though there is no proven evidence of this, it still is a terrible thing to happen.We also must learn about what a prutah even is! A prutah is a small denomination coin that was made of copper. These coins were definitely not very desirable back then, because you needed 10 of them to buy a single loaf of bread.Ok, time to talk about the coin. On the obverse of the coin, there is an anchor as well as writing. The prutah contains the letters HPW BACIΛ. Which means King Herod. On the reverse of the coin, there is a double cornucopia, with a caduceus between it. The coin is pretty off center because back them they used to use a hammer to print each coin. The would slam the hammer on the metal, and create the imprint of the coin. I have no clue how much this coin is worth, but I know I paid 7 bucks for it! Which at least, seemed like a good deal. If anybody has anymore info or knowledge of how much the coin is worth, please post a comment because I would love to learn more! Thank you soooo much for reading and I hope you learned something!

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16 Jan 2021

My only Morgan Dollar

Coins | CoinStar08

This is my only Morgan Dollar. It's a 1901-0. Though this coin isn't in perfect condition, I just find it sooo cool. It is a heavy coin compared to most, and it just has a pretty design. I got it through the YN Dollar Program. There is not much for me to say about it, but I just wanted to share it, especially because it is one of my favorite coins. I hope you enjoy!

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15 Jan 2021

My. Rushmore 75th Ann. Coin set

Coins | CoinStar08

This is something I have been excited to share. My Grandpa got it for me for Christmas and it is definitely one of my favorite gifts. It includes a uncirculated dollar coin of each president on Mt. Rushmore, and a proof commerative half dollar. I also learned that Mt Rushmore was completed in 1941, I thought it was built in the 80's! I hope you enjoy!!!

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15 Jan 2021

My Lincoln Cent Collection

Coins | CoinStar08

This is my Lincoln Penny Collection that I have spent 2 years working on. I used to hoard pennies like crazy looking to find errors and to fill these books. But eventually, it was just too much so I turn them in. One day I am hoping to fill all of them. But I still got some time. I hope you enjoy!

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15 Jan 2021

My Large Cent Collection

Coins | CoinStar08

These are all my large cents that I have collected so far. From top to bottom... 1803, 1835, 1854, 1828, 18??, 1848, 1847, 18??. I find these coins so interesting because they are pennies, but they are huge! The second photo is a 1835 half cent that I bought on eBay. It caught my eye because it was the first half cent I had ever really seen. I hope y'all enjoy!

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15 Jan 2021

My Indian Head Penny collection

Coins | CoinStar08

This is my Indian Head Penny Collection! I have collected all these coins through trading with friends and coin shows. I am currently working on filling in the book, but dates like 1877 might have to wait a while. I hope you enjoy!

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20 Dec 2020

My first Star Note!

Odd & Curious Money | CoinStar08

Today while I was looking at other blogs, I saw something about valuable bills. So I decided to look for some myself. I endedup finding a 1976 $2 Star Note! I know they are not very rare but I am still excited. I know they are made to replacedamaged currency, but that is all I really understand. If you have any other information about Star Notes, please share.They are very new to me, and I would like to know more about them!

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19 Dec 2020

Civil War Relics

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I saw from other collector's their civil war collections, so I thought I'd share mine. I got these relics from Gettysburg or from auctions. I have a spoon, fork, piece of a cannon ball, 3 pieces of glass, a canister shot, and 4 bullets. I hope you enjoy :)

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19 Dec 2020

Weird pushed in edge on dime

Coins | CoinStar08

I found this 1995 dime that has a weirdly pushed in edge. I am not really sure if this is a real error, but I found it unique.If you have any thoughts about the coin, please let me know.

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19 Dec 2020

2000 New Hampshire no mintmark quarter?

Coins | CoinStar08

I was wondering what other collectors thought about this coin. It is a 2000 New Hampshire quarter with no mintmark.I got it in a roll of quarters recently, and was wondering if this was an actual error, or if the mintmark was mechanicallymoved off. Please let me know your thoughts!

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