Historic Currency

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794. It remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794. It remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794. It remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794. It remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794. It remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a pigtail, uniform and plain cocked hat with le...

This Italian coin with a value of 5 Quatrini was issued during the reign of Cosimo I de Medici, first Grand Duke of Tuscany (1537 - 1574). The 6 ba...

The 1810 United States one cent coin features the matron-like head of Liberty facing left, with long, curly hair, wearing a headband with the word ...

Nice clear specimen of Lady Godiva, an 11th century noblewoman married to Leofric, the powerful Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry. PRO BONO PUBLI...

This silver piece of eight, or Spanish colonial 8 Reales, was the precursor to the U.S. Silver Dollar. Front side: profile of King Charles of Spain...

This 'silver rider' ducaton, featuring a mounted knight on horseback, was a commonly used coin in the coin-starved English colonies in America. The...

This silver 1/12 Ecu from the Principality of Dombes was made in 1665 in a French region close to the Swiss border. Obverse side: Draped bust facin...

At one time it was perfectly legal for any bank, company, or even individual to issue paper money.  The money was only as good as the reputation of...

At one time it was perfectly legal for any bank, company, or even individual to issue paper money.  The money was only as good as the reputation of...

The 1896 US Silver Certificate has elaborate engravings, a red seal, and dark blue serial numbers. The design on the front, history instructing you...

This unusual bank note was issued in 1853 in the old coastal town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The note contains images of George Washington,...

Issued by the Bank of the Empire State, this $2 note displays a portrait of George Washington in the top left corner. At one time it was legal for ...

The Bank of Washington, North Carolina was in business from 1851- 1864.  It was one of many buildings devastated by fire during The Civil War.  Thi...

The Bank of Washington, North Carolina was in business from 1851- 1864.  It was one of many buildings devastated by fire during The Civil War.  Thi...

This is the first U.S. Paper Money with the “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto.  The motto was added only at the tail end of 1935G silver certificate producti...

In 1993 a fishing vessel pulled up what appeared to be rocks in their fishing nets; on closer inspection, the “rocks” were coins fused together.  T...

One of the largest coins not only in British history but in the world, this two-pence coin was struck in 1797 during the reign of King George III. ...

Beautifully preserved silver coin with a distinctive and unusual design. Only used during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, infamous for the Spa...