Bust of Elizabeth II, ELIZABETH II to the left and D. G. REGINA to the right
In 1990, the Royal Canadian Mint made their first proof platinum set: the 1990 Polar Bear series. They had been making bullion coins since 1989 with their Maple Leaf Proof coins ranging from one ounce to 1/10 ounce in gold, silver and bullion. With...
Bust of Elizabeth II, ELIZABETH II to the left and D. G. REGINA to the right
In 1990, the Royal Canadian Mint made their first proof platinum set: the 1990 Polar Bear series. They had been making bullion coins since 1989 with their Maple Leaf Proof coins ranging from one ounce to 1/10 ounce in gold, silver and bullion. With...
Bust of Elizabeth II, ELIZABETH II to the left and D. G. REGINA to the right, 1991 Below
In 1990, the Royal Canadian Mint made their first proof platinum set: the 1990 Polar Bear series. They had been making bullion coins since 1989 with their Maple Leaf Proof coins ranging from one ounce to 1/10 ounce in gold, silver and bullion. With...
Bust of Elizabeth II, ELIZABETH II to the left and D. G. REGINA to the right
In 1990, the Royal Canadian Mint made their first proof platinum set: the 1990 Polar Bear series. They had been making bullion coins since 1989 with their Maple Leaf Proof coins ranging from one ounce to 1/10 ounce in gold, silver and bullion. With...
Faustina II Facing Right, with Inscription "FAVSTINA AVGVSTA" Surrounding Her
This denarius features Faustina Jr. (also known as Faustina II) who was the wife of Marcus Aurelius. The obverse shows her with hair rolled up, and the reverse features the goddess Juno gracefully feeding a peacock at her feet. Juno was the...
Miner Panning for Gold, Snake, MONTANA above miner but below VIRGINIA CITY CENTENNIAL with years 1863 and 1963 across middle
This token is an example of souvenir centennial money produced in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Virginia City, Montana. The obverse features a miner panning for gold with a snake around his arm. A rope with a noose surrounds the...
The Burji (Tower) Mamluks ruled Egypt for nearly 150 years, centering their power in a towered citadel. They are also called “Circassian” Mamlukes because the group originated in the Caucuses. Slaughter, rapine, and heavy taxation dominated the...
After the Fire of 1874, the College needed to replace two-thirds of the Central Building. It was decided, rather than replicate the original design, it would be more prudent to build five separate buildings. This appeal was widely sent to alumni...
