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The 1892 and 1893 Columbian half dollars were the first commemorative coins issued by the United States. They were coined to commemorate the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This event, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was to be held…

No mint state Trade dollars were struck in 1881, and only 960 proofs were coined. This is far fewer than the prior year's output of 1,987 pieces. However, a good number of the coins have clearly survived, as NGC has graded over 400 examples. Most…

Printed on white paper in black ink. Images include female figure carrying a basket on her head; a steamship; telegraph lines; people standing by railroad cars. Verso: blank except for three interest paid stamps dating 1863, 1864, and…

The amphora was made in Port Saint Symeon, in the Frankish principality of Antioch, shortly before the sack of the city by the Mamluks in 1268. It features incised decoration, highlighted with malachite green and manganese brown. On the body of this…