Episodes
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3 Sides of a Coin
In this episode, we explore the intricate details that transform a simple piece of metal into a historical artifact. We move beyond the basic "heads and tails" to uncover the "third side" of a coin and the specialized terminology that every collector needs to master. From the microscopic details...
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So You Inherited a Coin Collection (Don't Touch Anything Yet)
Inherited a coin collection? Step one is doing nothing. We cover the cleaning mistake that vaporizes value, the four-pile kitchen-table triage anyone can do in an afternoon, how dealer offers actually work (and the red flags of a bad one), consignment vs. auction vs. outright sale, and the estate...
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Forgers vs. Collectors: A 2,000-Year Arms Race
Fakes of ancient coins are older than the fall of Rome — some counterfeits are 2,000 years old themselves. We walk the history from silver-plated fourrées to the modern Bulgarian school, break down how cast and transfer-die fakes are caught, and give you the three-question screen that filters out...
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Investing in Twelve Caesars Roman Coins
The "Twelve Caesars"—spanning Julius Caesar through Domitian—remains the single most iconic and sought-after set layout in ancient numismatics. Inspired by Suetonius’s classic 2nd-century biographies (De vita Caesarum), this series offers an unmatched combination of compelling historical…
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Roman Coins and the 2026 Quarter
Draft — show notes to be added before publishing.
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How Scams and Wars Shaped the Nickel
Draft — show notes to be added before publishing.